SRT Newsroom

In this section you will find our press releases and press kits. If you are from the media and would like to schedule an interview or have any questions please contact Kelly Ryan, Communications Director, at (559) 738-0211 ext. 105.

Press Releases

SEQUOIA RIVERLANDS TRUST TEAMS WITH STATE, FEDERAL AGENCIES TO PROTECT TREASURED NATIONAL RESOURCE: FOOD PRODUCTION

Wasco, CA, December 13, 2011 - Gardiner, Holly King and members of their extended families formed a partnership that two years ago created the first agricultural conservation easement in Kern County, permanently shielding the 472-acre Wasco I farm from development. Today, the partnership and Sequoia Riverlands Trust announced that the adjoining 571-acre Wasco II property likewise has been set aside for agriculture. Read Press Release

Winners announced in Poppy Seed Gathering Contest

Visalia, CA, November 17, 2011 - Sequoia Riverlands Trust (SRT) announced today the winners of the 2nd annual California Seed Gathering Contest. The winners are David and Daniel who are grandchildren of one of SRT’s long time supporters and volunteer. Read Press Release

Big Gains in Voluntary Land Conservation Despite Recession

Visalia, CA, November 16, 2011 - The first census of land trusts in five years found 10 million new acres conserved nationwide since 2005, including more than 6 thousands acres by Sequoia Riverlands Trust in Fresno, Kings, Kern and Tulare counties. Read Press Release

Sequoia Riverlands Trust appoints new Development and Communications Directors

Visalia, CA, November 4, 2011 - Sequoia Riverlands Trust announced today that Kelly Ryan and Scott Artis have joined this growing regional non- profit land trust. Read Press Release