We have had an absolutely amazing year thanks to the steadfast support of our community. In February, we were able to place approximately 2700  acres into permanent conservation . Over the last four years, we have been able to permanently conserve over 10,000  acres in the Bear River Watershed along with our partner Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust . Our focus on collaboration has paid off in so many ways this year, proving that even in tumultuous times, we are stronger together.

Nate and Tara Stireman are the stewards of Steep Mountain Farm in Wellsville, operating under a “Community Supported Agriculture” model. BRLC staff toured their farm in August to learn more about this unique model. Each year, customers purchase a “farm share” or a “herd share” or both, which provides Steep Mountain with the funding needed to buy seeds and feed and fund their operation. Customers can use their share as a credit on custom orders. The Stiremans were not born or

A property’s connectivity to migration corridors and other conserved land is one of many factors we consider when evaluating potential conservation properties. Migration corridors through the Bear River Watershed cross thousands of acres of privately owned property. These fences keep livestock in while allowing wildlife to more safely cross over or under the fence. If a landowner is willing, we often encourage them to specifically allow wildlife friendly fencing in our conser

From the road, Mendon Meadow looks like a typical hay field in Cache Valley, but this small acreage is anything but typical. Fireflies flicker across the fields after dark in June and early July, and an active breeding population of Silver-bordered fritillaries can be seen nectaring on clover, goldenrod, Joe-Pye weed, and other native plants that line the borders of the field. Viceroy butterflies flit through the willows laying eggs, while Monarch butterflies swoop and glid