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Trust Our Land: Gratitude for Land and Community

by Keri Inouye

It’s been two and a half years since I packed my bags, loaded up my car, and strapped my trusty rescue pup, Buddy, into the backseat. We were leaving the sweltering heat of Phoenix for my dream job in the …

Trust Our Land: Why “local” matters in land conservation

By Jessica Foulis Permanent land protection via conservation easement  is one of the most impactful commitments a landowner can make for their family, their land, and for the future of our community. And because that commitment is permanent, the process …

Trust Our Land: Conservation is addition by subtraction

By Bergen Tjossem I was mountain biking with an out-of-town friend last week on one of Eagle’s many trails. As we climbed, drenched in sweat and out of breath, I found myself pointing out landmarks like an eager tour guide. …

Trust Our Land: Wildlife fencing and conservation legacies

By Adrian Brown There’s something about spring that inspires folks in Eagle County to lend a hand. Maybe it’s the abundant sunshine or the frequent sightings of deer and elk grazing on the first green shoots of the season. Or …

Trust Our Land: The what and why of land trusts like EVLT

by Bergen Tjossem

Picture this: it’s 1981 in the Eagle Valley. The ski industry is booming, so much so that Beaver Creek ski resort is about to start spinning its lifts for the first time. People from around the world are flocking to …

Trust Our Land: Willingly waiting for wildlife

By Bergen Tjossem Eagle County is home to some incredible wildlife. Deer, elk, and our other furry neighbors inspire us and give us reason to tread lightly in the backcountry. Like many in our community, wildlife has had a challenging …

Trust Our Land: A turning point for EVLT

By Jessica Foulis The Eagle Valley Land Trust transformed on December 16th. That’s because on this day, our growing team of conservation professionals moved from our tiny office, which was bursting at the seams, to our forever home: EVLT’s new …

Trust Our Land: Protecting wildlife with all this new snow

By Keri Inouye Sunrise breaks over the Cordillera Ridgeline. Below, in the meadow where they bedded down the evening before, Rocky Mountain elk shake the frost off their coats. They spent much of the spring and summer roaming this alpine …

Trust Our Land: Land conservation in partnership

By Jessica Foulis Since 2017, Eagle Valley Land Trust has celebrated local land conservation efforts with Farm to Fork, our annual fundraising gala and evening of camaraderie under the stars. This year’s Farm to Fork was held in August at …