LOGAN, UT – Bear River Land Conservancy, in partnership with NRCS and other collaborators, has successfully
safeguarded over 1000 acres of precious ranchland, open space, cultural resources, and wildlife habitat in Cache
County, Utah. This milestone was achieved through a voluntary “conservation easement,” ensuring the land's
preservation for future generations.
Conservation easements are agreements where landowners voluntarily and permanently restrict future development,
safeguarding agricultural, wildlife, cultural, and historical values. These agreements are tailored to each property,
preserving its unique conservation values while supporting the landowner’s goals.
Funding for this project was made possible by a collaborative effort involving NRCS’s ACEP/ALE Program, Utah’s
LeRay McAllister Working Farm and Ranch Fund, the Heart of the Rockies Initiative - Keep It Connected Program,
and other private funding sources.
Bear River Land Conservancy, in cooperation with partners like Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust, US Fish and Wildlife
Service, and Intermountain West Joint Venture, continue to expand conservation opportunities for private landowners
in the Bear River Watershed, preserving the region's natural heritage.
Quotes:
Glen Busch, BRLC Board Chair:
“I am proud to be the head of an organization focused on permanently protecting these critical places. This is the third
easement BRLC has closed in less than 12 months, effectively doubling the number of land transactions we have
completed in our 12-year history.”
Emily Fife, NRCS State Conservationist:
“The success of this easement is a testament to the countless organizations and individuals who spent over a decade
championing the conservation of this land. We at NRCS are grateful for the opportunity to support the funding of this
Conservation Easement, and the protection of this historic agricultural land’s natural resources.”
Darren Parry, Representative of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation:
“This conservation easement protects an area of cultural significance to the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone
Nation known as Sagwich Basin.” “Preserved lands like this easement provide a critical resource for future
generations by allowing us to learn, grow, and remember.”
Landowner: “This has been a special place for us. It is one of those places that needs to be conserved. It is probably
the most critical deer and elk winter range in this end of the valley. It is important for the wildlife, it is important for
Sagwich Basin. It is just a real special place.”
For more information, please contact:
Gabriel Murray - Operations Manager
gabriel@bearriverlandconservancy.org
(907) 953-2575
