Friends of the Inyo is a Bishop-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1986, dedicated to the protection, stewardship, and sustainable enjoyment of public lands across Inyo and Mono Counties in the Eastern Sierra. The organization operates across lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and National Park Service. Programs include volunteer trail maintenance, ecosystem restoration, a Trail Ambassador program in Mammoth Lakes, SnowSchool outdoor education for local students, interpretive hikes, and recurring community events such as the Owens Lake Bird Festival and Backcountry Film Festival.