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Sustainable Idaho: Protected Ground: Building a Wildlife Future at Kiesha’s Preserve

By Holly Wilson,

Published February 17, 2026 at 8:40 AM MST

In this episode of Sustainable Idaho, host Holly Wilson speaks with Jason Christiansen, Executive Director of Kiesha’s Preserve in Bear Lake County, Idaho.

Founded in 1993, Kiesha’s Preserve has grown into 928 acres dedicated to wildlife habitat restoration, conservation easements, and regional land partnerships. The preserve works to improve wildlife connectivity through fence retrofits, forest restoration along Paris Creek, and science-based monitoring of stream flow and ecosystem health.

Listen to learn how one preserve is building a long-term wildlife future in Southeast Idaho.

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Holly Wilson

Holly Wilson is a sophomore at the College of Business at Idaho State University, double majoring in Economics and Finance. She currently serves as Vice President of the Portneuf Animal Welfare Society, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to animal welfare and sustainable community practices, and is also President of the ISU Economics Club. Holly has also worked as an ethics tutor in ISU’s Philosophy Department, reflecting her interest in thoughtful, values-driven leadership. A proud Pocatello native, Holly is deeply invested in creating lasting positive change in her hometown.

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Madison Long

Madison Long is a sophomore majoring in Communications and English with concentrations in Multiplatform Journalism and Professional Writing. She enjoys learning about sustainable practices within the local community and how these can expand throughout the state of Idaho. She looks forward to sharing what she learns from researching and through interviewing with field experts!

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