Results, Grounded in Science
The Walker Basin Conservancy brings 15+ years of hands-on restoration experience to partners seeking practical, science-based land management solutions. Built on work across more than 18,000 acres in the Walker Basin, our approach integrates conservation science, thoughtful planning, and long-term monitoring to guide projects from initial assessment through implementation and beyond.
We provide a range of services including native plant revegetation, stream and wetlands improvement, forestry and fuels management, native seed and plant production, and recreation enhancement. From evaluating site conditions and selecting appropriate restoration strategies to tracking outcomes over time, we tailor each project to support resilient ecosystems and deliver measurable, lasting results.
“Desert restoration is a long-term process. We apply proven conservation science and hands-on expertise to help landscapes recover faster and more effectively.”
Our Work and Services
native plant revegetation
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We provide a wide range of revegetation services depending on restoration objectives, including overseeding and range drill seeding as well as hand and mechanical plug plantings in pod, grid, or opportunistic designs. Our skilled Stewardship staff has experience implementing everything from small experimental test plots to thousand-acre restoration projects tailored to specific site characteristics across the Eastern Sierra and Great Basin.
Stream & Wetlands Improvement
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From re-connecting floodplains to repairing head cuts to maintaining wet meadows, we can assist with your stream, riparian, and wetland needs. Our staff are experienced in a variety of Low-Tech Process Based Restoration (LTPBR) techniques, including construction of Beaver Dam Analogues (BDAs) and Post Assisted Log Structures (PALS).
Forestry & Fuels Management
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We provide fuels reduction, timber stand improvement, dead and downed removal, and corridor clearing services for small to medium project sites primarily with hand crews. We specialize in treatments for sensitive areas, technical projects, and difficult to access sites. Crews can lop and scatter, pile, or chip material depending on project needs.
Project Planning Services
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We also provide planning and consulting services to help you develop detailed project plans and manage projects to successful completion. Whether native restoration, invasive removal, or recreation enhancement, we can help you tailor the project to fit your goals, site conditions, and budget, all the way down to helping select what plants to use and where to collect the seed.
Invasive Weed Control
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Whether dealing with agricultural weeds, noxious herbaceous weeds, or woody invasives, we can get your weed problems under control while protecting native plants. Our staff are experience in a range of hand, mechanical, and chemical treatment methods as well as variety of equipment that allows us to treat anywhere form sensitive wetland systems to retired agricultural fields.
Outdoor recreation
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WBC approaches outdoor recreation from a conservation perspective. We want everyone to be able to experience the great outdoors in a responsible and sustainable way. From designing and constructing hiking trails, maintaining OHV routes, to remediating damage from illegal activities, we can assist with your recreation management needs.
