Mission: The eastern sierra land trust works with willing landowners to preserve vital lands in the eastern sierra for their scenic, agricultural, natural, recreational, historical, and watershed values.
Programs: Eslt has worked with private landowners and others to preserve almost 10,500 acres of critical habitats, working farms and ranches, and the incredible scenic beauty of our region. Numerous other important land conservation projects are currently in process.
through community connections program, eastern sierra land trust has provided educational opportunities to school children and adults to learn about the amazing natural and working lands in the eastern sierra. Field trips are sponsored to visit easement lands and other special places that eslt has helped preserve. The eastside pollinator garden project educated community members about the importance of pollinator-friendly habitats in the eastern sierra.
eslt supporters/members receive newsletters, emails, and other communications to keep them informed and aware of the accomplishments of the organization. Special events are held on occasion to celebrate new projects and to honor the landowners and supporters who make the work possible.
Eastern Sierra Land Trust is an accredited land trust. Accreditation means Eastern Sierra Land Trust meets national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever.Eastern Sierra Land Trust has demonstrated to the Land Trust Accreditation Commission its commitment to excellence. Accredited land trusts meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. These land trusts demonstrate their commitment to excellence by adopting Land Trust Standards and Practices, the ethical and technical guidelines for the responsible operation of a land trust, and meeting the accreditation requirements drawn from them. Learn More: http://www.landtrustaccreditation.org/about.
