Tupe Nobe Returns to the Mono Lake Kootzaduka’a Tribe
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Greetings!
Eastern Sierra Land Trust (ESLT) is honored to share that the Mono Lake Kootzaduka’a Tribe has acquired 160 acres of ancestral land known as Tupe Nobe in Mono County, with funding support from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) and collaboration from ESLT. This significant land return restores traditional stewardship to a place of deep cultural meaning and ecological importance. View the interactive StoryMap to learn more!
“With the right partnerships and the plan of how we envision future acquisitions or whatever our projects may be, [Tupe Nobe] shows that it is possible. We just need to never give up, keep focusing on the future, building our tribe, and bringing our people back home.”
— Dean Tonenna, Mono Lake Kootzaduka’a Tribe
Save the Date!
Lands & Legacy
September 11th, 2025
It’s time to mark your calendars! Join us for our 2025 Lands & Legacy Celebration — Denim & Diamonds: Boots on the Ground for Conservation.
This evening will include dinner, a paddle raise auction, and plenty of boot-scootin’ boogie to celebrate conservation across the Eastern Sierra.
How you can support
- Celebrate & share the news with your community.
- Make a gift to support collaborative conservation.
- Stay informed: sign up for updates on stewardship, volunteer opportunities, and future gatherings.
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