Preservation

As use of public lands in the Eastern Sierra grows so do human impacts to the region's ecosystems. Maintaining the integrity of these resources by securing protective designations such as Wilderness is vital for both ecosystem viability as well as quality recreational experiences. Here are some of the current happenings in our Preservation program:

The Bodie Hills

One of our focus areas for 2012 and beyond is seeking long-term protection for the Bodie Hills, especially in light of threats such as large-scale gold mining and climate change. Please visit  www.bodiehills.org to learn more about our efforts as part of the Bodie Hills Conservation Partnership, and read about recent news regarding the Mono County Board of Supervisors vote to not support release of the Wilderness Study Area (learn about Bodie and other WSAs here.)