East Foundation
San Antonio, Texas, United States
East Foundation
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We promote the advancement of land stewardship through ranching, science, and education.
About East Foundation
We promote the advancement of land stewardship through ranching, science, and education.
01 OUR GOAL
Advancing Land Stewardship
Advancing land stewardship is at the heart of our efforts.
Our goal is to operate an efficient, sustainable production system where healthy rangelands support livestock production and wildlife populations, which together maximize the long-term value of a South Texas ranch.
We embrace a ‘management by experiment’ mindset, constantly seeking innovative approaches to maximize the long-term value of our ranches. This might involve testing new grazing rotation systems, implementing water conservation techniques, or exploring sustainable energy solutions. By systematically evaluating these methods, we continually refine our practices.
Ultimately, the value of the ranch is a metric for stewardship and sustainability. Good stewardship means increasing the long-term value of the asset over time, across generations.
02 How
Better Decision Making
Our land is a working laboratory where scientists and managers work together to address issues important to wildlife management, rangeland health, and ranch productivity. We ensure that ranching and wildlife management work together to conserve healthy rangelands.
Across our enterprise, our management philosophy is rooted in a comprehensive understanding of our land, resources, and operations. This knowledge empowers us to make informed decisions that benefit both the ecosystem and our productivity.
Our purpose is to enable better decision making by land stewards. We constantly seek innovative approaches to maximize the long-term value of our ranches. This might involve documentation of vegetation, soil, and weather assets, management of key wildlife species, or novel approaches in threatened and endangered species management.
03 WHY
Developing Future Leaders
Developing future professionals and leaders is at the core of our mission and programs. Our Behind the GatesSM education program advances land stewardship using a hands-on, science-based curriculum that demonstrates how working lands provide quality of life for both people and wildlife.
Our ranchlands and abundant natural resources are used to build conservation-minded leaders through programs that introduce students of all ages to land stewardship. We invest in future professionals through internships, graduate fellowships, and close engagements with university programs.
Our approach is multifaceted and takes place in the classroom, on the land, and in partnership with like-minded partners who aspire to connect students to the land.
Description of Services
Our Why
To develop and promote land stewardship practices and improve ranch productivity while conserving wildlife and native rangelands for future generations.
LAND STEWARDSHIP
RESEARCH | LAND MANAGEMENT | POLICY
Advancing land stewardship is at the heart of everything we do.
Our goal is to operate an efficient and sustainable ranching enterprise where healthy rangelands support livestock production and wildlife populations, optimizing the long-term value of a South Texas ranch.
We direct our efforts toward a sustainable and productive ranching operation. Sustainable systems consider the environmental (rangeland health, ecosystem services), economic (value, profitability), and social (human capital, community, consuming public) dimensions and consequences of decisions.
Embracing a ‘management by experiment’ mindset, we’re constantly seeking innovative approaches to maximize the long-term value of our ranches. This might involve testing new grazing systems, implementing water conservation technologies, or exploring alternative energy development. By systematically evaluating these methods, we continually refine our practices.
Ultimately, the long-term value of the ranch is our benchmark of stewardship and sustainability. Good stewardship means increasing the long-term value of the asset over time, across generations.
BETTER DECISION MAKING
OUTREACH | EDUCATION | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Our land is a working laboratory where scientists and managers work together to address issues important to wildlife management, rangeland health, and ranch productivity. We ensure that ranching and wildlife management work together to conserve healthy rangelands.
Across our enterprise, our management philosophy is rooted in comprehensive understanding of our land, resources, and operations. This knowledge empowers us to make informed decisions that benefit both the ecosystem and our productivity.
Our science program’s purpose is to enable better decision making by land stewards. We embrace a ‘management by experiment’ mindset, constantly seeking innovative approaches to maximize the long-term value of our ranches. This might involve documentation of vegetation, soil, and weather, management of key wildlife species, or novel approaches to threatened and endangered species management. By systematically evaluating these methods, we continually refine our practices.
DEVELOPING FUTURE LEADERS
HERITAGE | COMMITMENT | HARDWORKING
Developing future leaders is a core part of our mission. Our Behind the GatesSM program advances land stewardship using a hands-on, science-based curriculum that demonstrates how working ranches provide the needs of both people and wildlife.
We use our ranchlands and abundant natural resources to build conservation-minded leaders through programs that introduce students of all ages to land stewardship. We invest in future professionals through internships, graduate fellowships, and close engagements with university programs.
We engage students in the classroom, on the land, and in partnership with like-minded partners who seek to connect students to the land.
