When we talk about conservation at the Bear River Land Conservancy, we aren’t just talking about maps, grants, or data points. We are talking about the future of our home. It is easy to get lost in the technical jargon of land management, but at its heart, our work is about community and landscape resilience. It is about making sure that when your grandkids grow up, they can still see a sunset over a working hay field rather than a sea of asphalt. It is about preserving the r

Utah is famous for having the "Greatest Snow on Earth," but if you’re a mule deer, the real action starts when that snow begins to melt. While we aren’t exactly known as a world-class surfing destination, our local herds spend every spring doing exactly that: surfing the green wave. Photo credit: Shauna Hart This isn't just a poetic phrase; it’s a high-stakes survival strategy. As the snow recedes, deer follow the green "wave" of spring growth up the mountains, timing their m

In the world of land conservation, we deal in "forever." When we protect a ranch or a wetland, we aren’t just looking at the next few seasons; we are looking at the next few centuries. Permanent conservation requires flexibility and resilience to weather the difficulties facing us: unprecedented growth and development, shifting federal priorities and reduced funding from federal sources, all combined with an ever-increasing population. To ensure we will keep doing right by yo

Bear River Land Conservancy is proud to announce that we are applying for national Land Trust Alliance Accreditation. This is a mark of distinction among land trusts, recognizing conservation organizations which meet natio nal quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. A public comment period is now open. The Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, conducts an extensive review of each ap

You are invited to attend our Annual Public Meeting. Each year, we designate one of our spring board meetings as our Public Meeting, an opportunity for the public to attend a board meeting and see how Bear River Land Conservancy operates. This year, our public meeting will be held on Monday April 20, at 6 pm. The meeting will be held at the Cache County Events Center ( 490 S 500 W, Logan, UT 84321 ). The meeting will be held in one of the Function Rooms (to be determined). We

Bear River Land Conservancy celebrates the life, legacy, and immeasurable contributions of Dr. Michael L. Wolfe Jr. (1941–2025) Written by Jaimi Butler, BRLC Stewardship and Outreach Director We are honored and grateful that Mike's family has asked those who wish to commemorate Mike's legacy to make a donation to BRLC. Mike, or Dr. Wolfe as many knew him, left our natural and human world a better place through his curiosity, adventuresome spirit, research, mentorship, inspir

Bear River Land Conservancy is thrilled to announce that we have hired Jaimi Butler as our Stewardship and Outreach Director. She is very excited to get involved with our work, and we will let her tell you all about it! I just met my first Utah orchid! I did not know I wanted to meet a Utah orchid. I have always been more attracted to things that move and crawl on me. Things that I could use to scare my uncles and which my kid now uses to impress and horrify her friends. Aft

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

Our partner organization, Heart of the Rockies, is hiring a "Keep It Connected Coordinator." From the job description: This position is...

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Attention jobseekers! Our partner agency, The Nature Conservancy is hiring for a Utah Protection and Stewardship Coordinator. Click here...

We are excited to share the work of USU students Anna Roghaar, Shauna Wolfgram, Carter Lentz, and Janessa Grover. This infographic was...

A message from our Board President 2025 has been a turbulent and unpredictable year for Bear River Land Conservancy and many of our...

This project has been approved for federal funding! This does not mean the project is complete, however. We are working with the...

Each year, volunteers gather at our Mendon Meadows site to count the threatened Ute lady’s tresses as part of an ongoing citizen science...

Enjoy this video of pollinators at our Mendon Meadows property this Spring! Photo & videos taken by our newest board member Miriam...

Check out these upcoming volunteer events from the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation. CLICK HERE TO RSVP Can't attend? Click here...