About

Our mission is to protect, connect, and enhance wildlife habitat, working lands, and community spaces in Southeast Idaho, now and for future generations.

The Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust is a place-based community organization comprised of citizens, landowners, businesses and corporations who are committed to protecting the unique qualities that make Southeast Idaho such a special place. We recognize that one way of maintaining the wildlife habitat and heritage of Southeast Idaho is by protecting the privately-owned land that holds this landscape together. Private lands not only lie at the heart of our farming and ranching heritage, but also harbor critical streams and rivers that are the lifeblood of our vibrant fish and wildlife populations.

 

Founded in 2004, the Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust is located in Pocatello, Idaho and serves seven counties: Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida and Power. Within our nearly 6-million-acre service area, approximately 50% of land is owned by state, federal, or tribal entities, while the remaining 50% is in private ownership.

 

We are aware of the increasing challenges facing landowners who strive to keep their family land intact, open, and available for wildlife and continued farming and ranching opportunities. By working with landowners to create tailored agreements, known as conservation easements, we can help landowners protect their treasured land and achieve their conservation goals.

 

Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust is honored to work with many amazing and dedicated people. Our goal is to help more landowners with conservation options and continue building upon our work of conserving and protecting lands in Southeast Idaho for many more generations to come.

Land Trust By the Numbers

  • 29 Conservation Easements
  • 7 Fee-Title Properties
  • 10,490.24 Acres Protected

Our People

Meet our Staff

Heath Mann
Executive Director
Matt Coombs
Bear River Watershed Director
Matt Martens
Conservation Easement Project Manager (Southeast Idaho)
Eric Pankau
Stewardship Manager
Emma Morton
Development Coordinator
Abigail Kiefner
Office Administrator
Hannah Clawson
Stewardship Coordinator
Carly Flandro
Community Conservation, Communications, Marketing Coordinator

Our Board of Directors

Mark Gamblin
Board President
Nancy Armstrong
Vice President
Shawna Engen
Treasurer
Jennifer Cornell
Board Member
Dave Pacioretty
Board Member
Jennifer Ellis
Board Member
John O’Connell
Secretary
Richie Evans
Board Member
Austin Fisher
Board Member
David Doran
Board Member

Our Supporters

Thank You to Our Supporters! We are grateful for the generous support of the following foundations and partners who help make our work possible.

Foundation & Community Partners

  • Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Heart of the Rockies Initiative
  • Mithun Family Foundation
  • Cross Charitable Foundation
  • American Farmland Trust
  • Mule Deer Foundation
  • Shepherds — A Family Foundation
  • Steele-Reese Foundation
  • Land Trust Alliance
  • Idaho Community Foundation
  • Friends of Edson Fichter Nature Area
  • Portneuf Pollinator Partnership
  • Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce
  • Idaho Fish & Game
  • U.S. Fish & Wildlife
  • Natural Resources Conservation Service
  • Southeast Idaho Habitat Improvement Team
  • Bear River Environmental Coordination Committee
  • Trout Unlimited
  • Bear River Land Conservancy
  • Upper Blackfoot Confluence
  • Pheasants Forever
  • Idaho Coalition of Land Trusts
  • Intermountain West Joint Venture

Business Sponsors

  • PacifiCorp
  • Itafos, D.L. Evans Bank
  • Lookout Credit Union
  • Phil Meador Subaru

Accreditation

We are pleased to announce that we have renewed our accreditation through 2030! The accreditation seal is a mark of distinction in land conservation. It is awarded to land trusts meeting the highest national standards for excellence and conservation permanence. We are proud to be numbered among them! Each accredited land trust completes a rigorous review process and joins a network of organizations united by strong ethical practices. This trusted network of land trusts has demonstrated fiscal accountability, strong organizational leadership, sound transactions and lasting stewardship of the lands they conserve. The seal is awarded by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance. The volunteers who serve on the Commission represent a diverse group of land conservation and nonprofit management experts from around the country. For more information please visit landtrustaccreditation.org.

Capital Supporters

The Kresge Foundation, The CHC Foundation, Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation, LOR Foundation, M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, MKA Foundation, Osher Foundation, Steele-Reese Foundation, The Leavens Foundation

Get in Touch

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Office Address

109 N Arthur Ave, Suite 300, Pocatello, ID 83204

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Phone Number

208-240-6045 

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Email Address

admin@sagebrushlandtrust.org

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We'd love to hear from you! Whether you're a landowner with questions about conservation easements, a community member interested in volunteering, or a supporter with questions about how to give, please don't hesitate to reach out.

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