The local–and global–importance of grasslands
Greetings!
Did you know that 90% of California’s rare plant species occur in grasslands? Or that grasslands in the Eastern Sierra support an abundance of flora and fauna, including mule deer, bobcats, kangaroo rats, mice, hawks, and Bi-state sage grouse?
Grasslands are a key part of the Eastern Sierra’s legacy.
For centuries, grasslands have provided food, sustenance, and livelihoods to Native Americans. Intact grasslands also nourish the soil beneath working farms and ranches, as the latest article on the ESLT blog explores.
Read about grasslands on the blog >
Alas, the Eastern Sierra is not only a spectacularly beautiful place–it is a wonderland where grasslands connect us at a regional, state, and global level!
On behalf of all grasslands and the life they support, we want to say thanks. Your support is essential and deeply appreciated.
In gratitude,
Mark Drew
Executive Director
From the Blog: Restoring grasslands to “carbon superhero” status
What is the relationship between working lands, soil health, and stewardship? Ziani Paiz, rangeland conservationist here at Eastern Sierra Land Trust, explains the link. “Carbon is the building block of all life on earth,” begins Paiz. “Some plants are better at storing carbon in their roots than others. Perennial grasses are really good at it.”
Read more about how farmers and ranchers are restoring grasslands.
Meet the team: Annie Crowley joins ESLT as Conservation Coordinator
Annie graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a degree in environmental studies. She moved full-time to the Sierra in 2014, migrating seasonally across the range while working for the National Park Service. She has worked as an interpretive guide, park ranger, and in community engagement.
Annie is thrilled to support ESLT’s mission in land conservation throughout the Eastern Sierra.
We are hiring: Applications open for Development and Marketing Director
Passionate about the Eastern Sierra? Join Eastern Sierra Land Trust as our Development and Marketing Director!
To date, ESLT has protected over 23,000 acres throughout the Eastern Sierra since we began 25 years ago. This position will be essential as we look ahead to the next 25! Please note that this is a hybrid role, based out of our home office in Bishop, California.
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