by Bergen Tjossem
Wildlife are one of our community’s most treasured resources. Deer, elk, and our other furry friends inspire and give us a reason to tread lightly in the backcountry. Protecting wildlife is a responsibility that unites all of us. Trail closures …
by Bergen Tjossem
In April 2019, Eagle River Watershed Council and Eagle Valley Land Trust announced the hiring of Sue Nikolai to oversee their Land & Rivers Fund program. Eagle Valley Land Trust and Eagle River Watershed Council together are Eagle County’s only …
by Bergen Tjossem
On April 1, 2019, Jim Daus, the Executive Director of the Eagle Valley Land Trust, testified at the Rural Affairs & Agriculture Committee hearing on House Bill 19-1264. This bill enhances the conservation easement program. The …
by Bergen Tjossem
The Natural Resources Management Act, a public lands package that includes the Land and Water Conservation Fund, has passed the Senate 92-8, the House 363-62, and President Trump’s desk. The act is the most significant public lands legislation enacted since …
by Bergen Tjossem
The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Eagle Valley Land Trust is pleased to announce it is applying for reaccreditation. A public comment period …
by Bergen Tjossem
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives is overwhelmingly in support of permanently reauthorizing the expired Land and Water Conservation Fund. The Natural Resources Management Act, a public lands package that includes LWCF, passed the Senate (92-8) and the House (363-62) last …
by Bergen Tjossem
Sharing our home with wildlife is part of living in the mountains. It’s a piece of our Eagle County identity, and a reason many people moved here in the first place. Our furry friends have been in trouble for some time, …
by Bergen Tjossem
Join Lunch With the Locals *Today* (2/5/19) for a presentation about the Safe Passages for Wildlife Project Have you seen the wildlife overpasses in Summit County? A robust partnership in our community is seeking to reconnect wildlife habitat. We believe …
by Bergen Tjossem
January 2019 By Jessica Foulis The Eagle Valley Land Trust (EVLT) is part of a large community of land trusts scattered across the country. In fact, there are 1,363 land trusts in the United States, 37 of which …
by Bergen Tjossem
Like locals and visitors in the Eagle Valley near the start of ski season, wildlife are on the move. Have you noticed? Winter in Eagle County is tough for deer and elk. Their favorite foods and grazing areas get covered …
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