Friends Of The Inyo

Programs: Stewardship - protection and restoration of public lands through habitat monitoring and improvement, removal of invasive species or human debris, and maintenance that limits the expansion of the human imprint in natural environments. Includes construction and maintenance of facilities and amenities to allow responsible enjoyment of public lands to all visitors. Activites include trail and campground maintenance, restoration of abandoned roads, streams, and other disturbed sites, control and eradication of invasive exotic species, monitoring of recovery resource values, and care for wilderness. The organization works with local schools, college groups, donors, local governments, and agency partners. Stewardship projects are often held as part of broader events such as "national trail day" and "national public lands day".

exploration - efforts through presentations, outdoor activities, published materials and various other means to inform the public about the natural heritage and current management practices of public lands. Activities include leading hikes and working with school children. Exploration goals are accomplished through outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, and natural history trips; publications, such as the "jeffrey pine journal" and monthly e-news, and outreach events such as the annual environmental film festival.

preservation - work to secure sound administrative management to preserve species and habitats on public lands and efforts to secure protection of public lands. Examples of activities include participating in public meetings, producing site specific comments related to conservation, and working with groups to build support for conservation and preservation activities and collaborating with public landmanagement agencies to ensure sound land management practices.