News from the Inyo Region

OHV Grant Funding Sought
Thu, 03/04/2010 - 19:20

28 February 2010

Friends of the Inyo seeking State funding for restoration and enhancement across the Inyo National Forest

2010 Reasons to support Friends of the Inyo Today
Thu, 12/31/2009 - 16:23

This New Year’s Eve, Friends of the Inyo took some time to reflect on the past 12 months’ accomplishments. What they found added up to 2,010 reasons to support the local non-profit conservation organization.

Summer Stewardship Calendar
Wed, 06/03/2009 - 11:57

Join us for a work party this summer, then our ever-popular member party in the fall! For multi-day stewardship trips, earn free, delicious meals by signing up two weeks in advance by emailing stacy@friendsoftheinyo.org or calling (760) 873-6500.

Hike America's Newest Wilderness!
Wed, 06/03/2009 - 11:41

Join Friends of the Inyo for weekend hikes into newly designated wilderness areas. Be sure to bring lunch, sunscreen and weather-appropriate clothing for an all-day adventure. Email stacy@friendsoftheinyo.org for more information, or call (760) 873-6500, and check back here for meeting places, maps and hike details.

July 4 Yost Creek to Glass Creek Meadow

Memorial for Andrea Lawrence Sunday, April 19
Tue, 04/14/2009 - 21:40

Andrea was a champion in every sense; a leader, an inspiration and a friend to all in the conservation movement in the Eastern Sierra and far beyond. We will miss her! Please join us at a memorial this Sunday.

 

Wilderness Bill Passes
Wed, 03/25/2009 - 12:08

More than 400,000 acres of pristine, beautiful Eastern Sierra lands are now protected as wilderness. Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 146, which included the Omnibus Public Lands bill that our local Eastern Sierra and Northern San Gabriel Wild Heritage Act was part of.

Travel Management Comments Due March 31
Mon, 03/23/2009 - 12:11

Comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Inyo National Forest's Travel Management Plan are due Tuesday, March 31. Friends of the Inyo has been very involved in the planning process, and as part of the Collaborative Alternative Team (made up of diverse community members and stakeholders) supports Alternative 6 in the DEIS.

Wilderness Progress
Mon, 02/09/2009 - 13:04
The Omnibus Public Lands Package, which includes the Eastern Sierra and Northern San Gabriel Wild Heritage Act, has passed the Senate. Now it will be heard in the House of Representatives Wednesday, February 11.