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SUMMARY:La Sal Mountains: Meadow Restoration & Protection
DESCRIPTION:The Landscape \nThe Manti-La Sal National Forest covers more than 1.2 million acres (4\,900 km2) and is located in the central and southeastern parts of Utah and the extreme western part of Colorado. The La Sal Mountains are located south/southeast of Moab\, Utah in Grand and San Juan Counties. The name of the range dates to Spanish times\, when the Sierra La Sal (meaning the “Salt Mountains”) were a prominent landmark on the Old Spanish Trail between Santa Fe and Los Angeles. The range is currently in renewed management planning. Recent decades have seen a sharp uptick in recreational use of the La Sal Mountains throughout four seasons. While winter activities remain limited due to high incident of avalanche\, motorized and mechanized travel in the range during all other seasons is rapidly increasing. \nWe are in our 8th consecutive year working with the Manti-La Sal Forest Service on a series of natural resource protection projects. \n\nThe Work \nThis project will focus on natural resource protection and off-road vehicle travel and camping compliance. \nExpect to engage in: \n\nTransporting and constructing log-and-block barriers to protect meadow and riparian ecosystems; \nRaking\, vertical mulching and other surface naturalization strategies;\nPlacing heavy stone and downed logs to naturalize the impacted travel area;\nInstallation of educational signage to prevent future incursions;\nBuilding or repairing fences to clarify Wilderness boundaries.\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. \nProject Rating \nModerate – Expect walking or hiking on uneven terrain; work vehicles will likely be nearby or a short walk away. Project work may include mid- to heavy-lifting\, various tool use such as raking and shovelling\, and potential to carry fencing\, signage or natural materials.  \nAll projects take place outdoors: Please consider your comfortability working in remote landscapes at varying elevations and under variable weather conditions. Our team strives to ensure that all projects provide meaningful work for volunteers of all abilities. Please reach out to the Project Lead if you have questions or concerns. \nVolunteers Needed: (8)\nProject Lead: Ellie Swanson\nContact: ellie@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\n Saturday\, September 6th – Sunday\, September 7th\n\n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. Campsites are often remote dispersed sites with no running water or pit toilets. \nSUWA provides dinners during the project dates as well as snacks and drinks during workdays. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals (breakfast\, lunch) during their stay. \n\nVolunteer Responsibilities \nParticipants are responsible for their own food\, water and camping gear as well as transportation to and from the project site(s). Volunteers should plan to be away from camp all day each of the work days. A recommended packlist will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter (4) weeks prior to the start date. If camping gear is a barrier to your attendance\, please reach out to the Project Lead to discuss options. \n\nRegistration & Acceptance Timeline \nA 2025 General Volunteer Application is required for this project. \n\nOnce we have received your application\, you will receive a confirmation email within (5) working days of submission.\nWe log all applications until (8) weeks prior to the project. At this point\, you will first receive an email confirming whether you have been placed on the“project roster” or a “waitlist.” If you are selected for the project roster\, you will then complete a Volunteer Agreement.\nAt (4) weeks before the project start date\, registered and confirmed participants will receive a Welcome Letter with a comprehensive itinerary\, including: driving instructions\, a Project Map for mobile devices (when applicable)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and any additional information pertinent to the project.\nWithin (2) weeks of the project you will receive a direct call from the Project Lead to answer any additional questions you may have.\nIndividuals on the waitlist will be contacted if space opens due to cancellation within (2) weeks of the project start date.\n\nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please do not hesitate to contact us here. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://suwa.org/events/la-sal-mountains-meadow-restoration-protection-2/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250915
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SUMMARY:Grand Staircase - Escalante: Backpacking & Impact Remediation - WAITLIST
DESCRIPTION:**THIS PROJECT INVOLVES MULTI-DAY BACKPACKING** \nThe Landscape \nThe 1.7 million-acre Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is an extraordinary landscape. The monument is world renowned for its remarkable paleontological discoveries\, stunning scenery\, and outstanding recreational opportunities. Local communities have benefited with significant increases in tourism\, new businesses\, population growth\, and higher per capita income. Since its designation in 1996\, Grand Staircase-Escalante has come to be known as the “Science Monument”—yielding several new species of dinosaur and other paleontological finds and providing habitat for 650 bee species\, many that are endemic to the area. \nThe area has incredible camping\, hiking and other recreational opportunities. Places like Calf Creek\, Peekaboo and Spooky Canyon\, Coyote Gulch\, and the Hole-in-the-Rock Road are well-known\, and as a result\, require consistent management to protect the region’s resources. The Escalante River and its tributaries cut through one of several Instant Study Areas (ISAs)\, which automatically qualified for Wilderness Study because of their pre-FLPMA (Federal Land Policy and Management Act) status as Primitive or Outstanding Natural Areas. Box-Death Hollow ISA experiences impact to its soils and vegetation from hikers and backpackers traveling in the corridor from several access points. \n\nThe Work \nThis project will focus on natural resource protection and camping compliance.  \nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. \n\nProject Rating \nStrenuous – Expect hiking over uneven terrain. Project work may include lots of lifting and tool use. Strenuous trips often involve large fencing projects in which materials need to be carried into work sites\, or backpacking trips in which participants are responsible for hiking in tools and personal overnight gear to work and campsites. \nAll projects take place outdoors: Please consider your comfortability working in remote landscapes at varying elevations and under variable weather conditions. Our team strives to ensure that all projects provide meaningful work for volunteers of all abilities. Please reach out to the Project Lead if you have questions or concerns. \nVolunteers Needed: (6)\nProject Lead: Ellie Swanson\nContact: ellie@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\n Thursday\, September 11th – Sunday\, September 14th\n\n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. Campsites are often remote dispersed sites with no running water or pit toilets. \nSUWA provides dinners during the project dates as well as snacks and drinks during workdays. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals (breakfast\, lunch) during their stay. \n\nVolunteer Responsibilities \nParticipants are responsible for their own food\, water and camping gear as well as transportation to and from the project site(s). Volunteers should plan to be away from camp all day each of the work days. A recommended packlist will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter (4) weeks prior to the start date. If camping gear is a barrier to your attendance\, please reach out to the Project Lead to discuss options. \n\nRegistration & Acceptance Timeline \nA 2025 General Volunteer Application is required for this project. \n\nOnce we have received your application\, you will receive a confirmation email within (5) working days of submission.\nWe log all applications until (8) weeks prior to the project. At this point\, you will first receive an email confirming whether you have been placed on the“project roster” or a “waitlist.” If you are selected for the project roster\, you will then complete a Volunteer Agreement.\nAt (4) weeks before the project start date\, registered and confirmed participants will receive a Welcome Letter with a comprehensive itinerary\, including: driving instructions\, a Project Map for mobile devices (when applicable)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and any additional information pertinent to the project.\nWithin (2) weeks of the project you will receive a direct call from the Project Lead to answer any additional questions you may have.\nIndividuals on the waitlist will be contacted if space opens due to cancellation within (2) weeks of the project start date.\n\nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please do not hesitate to contact us here. \nAPPLY NOW \n 
URL:https://suwa.org/events/grand-staircase-escalante-backpacking-impact-remediation/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250922
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SUMMARY:Westwater Canyon River Clean-up for National Public Lands Day!
DESCRIPTION:**THIS PROJECT INVOLVES WHITEWATER RAFTING** \nThe Landscape \nThe Westwater Canyon WSA spans the Westwater Canyon portion of the Colorado River with the eastern two-thirds of these protected lands located in the Dolores Triangle. Major tributary canyons on the east side of the river include Little Dolores\, Marble\, and Star canyons. A short box canyon\, Little Hole\, and a rincon (Big Hole) are the main features northwest of the river corridor. Up on the highlands\, pinyon-juniper woodlands cover over half of the WSA\, with the remaining cover consisting of sagebrush and blackbrush. The canyon itself features unique geologic features including black\, pre-Cambrian rock\, the oldest exposed rock in Utah\, which forms Westwater’s inner canyon. \n\nThe Work \nAs river recreation has increased over recent years\, so have impacts to natural resources along and within the Westwater Canyon Wilderness Study Area. Achieving camping compliance is a tall order and our project will support local agency efforts to ensure well-managed wilderness-quality lands. \nOur work will focus on campsites along the river corridor where impactful camping has led to resource damage. We will  remove invasive and exotic vegetation\, remediate social trails\, remove trash (including our ongoing project of pulling discarded vehicle tires mirded in the muck of the banks)\, and beautify designated developed and dispersed campsites. \n\nProject Rating \nModerate – Expect walking or hiking on uneven terrain; rafts will likely be nearby or a short walk away. Project work may include mid- to heavy-lifting\, various tool use such as raking and shovelling\, and potential to carry fencing\, signage or natural materials. Participants must be comfortable in moving water and assisting in their own rescue should an accidental swim happen. \nAll projects take place outdoors: Please consider your comfortability working in remote landscapes at varying elevations and under variable weather conditions. Our team strives to ensure that all projects provide meaningful work for volunteers of all abilities. Please reach out to the Project Lead if you have questions or concerns. \nVolunteers Needed: (8)\nProject Lead: Ellie Swanson\nContact: ellie@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\n Friday\, September 19th – Sunday\, September 21st\n\n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. Campsites are often remote dispersed sites with no running water or pit toilets. \nSUWA provides dinners during the project dates as well as snacks and drinks during workdays. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals (breakfast\, lunch) during their stay. \n\nVolunteer Responsibilities \nParticipants are responsible for their own food\, water and camping gear as well as transportation to and from the project site(s). Volunteers should plan to be away from camp all day each of the work days. A recommended packlist will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter (4) weeks prior to the start date. If camping gear is a barrier to your attendance\, please reach out to the Project Lead to discuss options. \n\nRegistration & Acceptance Timeline \nA 2025 General Volunteer Application is required for this project. \n\nOnce we have received your application\, you will receive a confirmation email within (5) working days of submission.\nWe log all applications until (8) weeks prior to the project. At this point\, you will first receive an email confirming whether you have been placed on the“project roster” or a “waitlist.” If you are selected for the project roster\, you will then complete a Volunteer Agreement.\nAt (4) weeks before the project start date\, registered and confirmed participants will receive a Welcome Letter with a comprehensive itinerary\, including: driving instructions\, a Project Map for mobile devices (when applicable)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and any additional information pertinent to the project.\nWithin (2) weeks of the project you will receive a direct call from the Project Lead to answer any additional questions you may have.\nIndividuals on the waitlist will be contacted if space opens due to cancellation within (2) weeks of the project start date.\n\nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please do not hesitate to contact us here. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://suwa.org/events/westwater-canyon-river-clean-up-for-national-public-lands-day/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250926
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SUMMARY:Indian Creek: Riparian Restoration
DESCRIPTION:The Landscape \nWith the designation of Bears Ears National Monument on December 28th\, 2016\, a new layer of protection was granted to some of the most spectacular places in southern Utah\, including Indian Creek\, access point to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park and located in the northernmost region of the Monument. Paved roads in the area are well traveled by climbers and other recreationists. In the past\, SUWA’s Stewardship program worked to manage dispersed camping impacts. In 2025\, we will work with a local US Forest Service hydrologist to protect small waterways from natural and human-caused erosion. Our goal is to restore ecological integrity to riparian plant and animal (think beaver!) communities. This project offers an opportunity to train in riparian restoration strategies in the high desert. Read on for more information! \n\nThe Work \nThis project will focus on riparian restoration\, with a focus on habitat restoration and flood management through the installation of BDAs\, or Beaver Dam Analogs. BDAs mimic and promote beaver activity\, encouraging thriving communities of beaver and other wildlife whose ecological role includes maintaining healthy waterways through the slowing of flowing water to create ideal conditions for fish and other aquatic life\, while preventing waterway incision and erosion\, and setting the stage for natural restoration of native flora such as cottonwoods\, coyote willow and other bank-stabilizing plants. BDAs are strong yet permeable structures built of natural materials (wood\, stone) designed to encourage restoration of ecological function where disturbances\, both natural and human-caused\, have disrupted the functional order of life. Expect to engage in: \n\nCollecting and carrying (alone and as teams) natural materials for use in BDA builds;\nTraining and installation of BDA structures along waterways;\nAdditional naturalization and stabilization strategies to ensure the highest integrity of the work.\nThis work will be quite physical; hiking to work sites will be four miles round trip\, and installing posts for BDAs will include transporting materials in muddy\, slippery\, and densely vegetated creeks. Expect heat and insects.\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. \nProject Rating \nStrenuous – Expect to hike four miles per day and to carry heavy materials in uneven\, potentially muddy conditions. Project work may include mid- to heavy-lifting\, and various tool. Due to the habitat and time of year\, expect heat and some insects. \nAll projects take place outdoors: Please consider your comfortability working in remote landscapes at varying elevations and under variable weather conditions. Our team strives to ensure that all projects provide meaningful work for volunteers of all abilities. Please reach out to the Project Lead if you have questions or concerns. \nVolunteers Needed: (8)\nProject Lead: TBD\nContact: volunteer@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\nMonday\, September 22nd – Thursday\, September 25th\n\n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. Campsites are often remote dispersed sites with no running water or pit toilets. \nSUWA provides dinners during the project dates as well as snacks and drinks during workdays. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals (breakfast\, lunch) during their stay. \n\nVolunteer Responsibilities \nParticipants are responsible for their own food\, water and camping gear as well as transportation to and from the project site(s). Volunteers should plan to be away from camp all day each of the work days. A recommended packlist will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter (4) weeks prior to the start date. If camping gear is a barrier to your attendance\, please reach out to the Project Lead to discuss options. \n\nRegistration & Acceptance Timeline \nA 2025 General Volunteer Application is required for this project. \n\nOnce we have received your application\, you will receive a confirmation email within (5) working days of submission.\nWe log all applications until (8) weeks prior to the project. At this point\, you will first receive an email confirming whether you have been placed on the“project roster” or a “waitlist.” If you are selected for the project roster\, you will then complete a Volunteer Agreement.\nAt (4) weeks before the project start date\, registered and confirmed participants will receive a Welcome Letter with a comprehensive itinerary\, including: driving instructions\, a Project Map for mobile devices (when applicable)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and any additional information pertinent to the project.\nWithin (2) weeks of the project you will receive a direct call from the Project Lead to answer any additional questions you may have.\nIndividuals on the waitlist will be contacted if space opens due to cancellation within (2) weeks of the project start date.\n\nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please do not hesitate to contact us here. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://suwa.org/events/indian-creek-riparian-restoration/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250927T120000
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SUMMARY:Stansbury Island Stewardship for National Public Lands Day
DESCRIPTION:The Landscape \nStansbury Island is a large island located in the Great Salt Lake west of Salt Lake City. It is part of Utah’s magnificent northern landscape\, but over recent years it has experienced more than its fair share of trash dumping. \nLet’s celebrate National Public Lands Day by helping out this special place with a morning of trash clean-up! \n\nThe Work \nExpect to engage in beautification of Stansbury Island through trash removal and community celebration! \nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. \nProject Rating \nEasy – Expect walking on uneven terrain\, but in close proximity to roads and our work vehicles. Project work may include installing signs\, and some light tool use.  \nAll projects take place outdoors: Please consider your comfortability working in remote landscapes at varying elevations and under variable weather conditions. Our team strives to ensure that all projects provide meaningful work for volunteers of all abilities. Please reach out to the Project Lead if you have questions or concerns. \nVolunteers Needed: (15)\nContact: volunteer@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\n Saturday\, September 27th from 9:00AM to Noon\n\n\nMeals \nSUWA will provide lunch after the project dates as well as snacks and drinks during.  \n\nVolunteer Responsibilities \nParticipants are responsible for their own food\, water and camping gear as well as transportation to and from the project site(s). Volunteers should plan to be away from camp all day each of the work days. A recommended packlist will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter (4) weeks prior to the start date. If camping gear is a barrier to your attendance\, please reach out to the Project Lead to discuss options. \n\nRegistration & Acceptance Timeline \nA 2025 General Volunteer Application is required for this project. \n\nOnce we have received your application\, you will receive a confirmation email within (5) working days of submission.\nWe log all applications until (8) weeks prior to the project. At this point\, you will first receive an email confirming whether you have been placed on the“project roster” or a “waitlist.” If you are selected for the project roster\, you will then complete a Volunteer Agreement.\nAt (4) weeks before the project start date\, registered and confirmed participants will receive a Welcome Letter with a comprehensive itinerary\, including: driving instructions\, a Project Map for mobile devices (when applicable)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and any additional information pertinent to the project.\nWithin (2) weeks of the project you will receive a direct call from the Project Lead to answer any additional questions you may have.\nIndividuals on the waitlist will be contacted if space opens due to cancellation within (2) weeks of the project start date.\n\nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please do not hesitate to contact us here. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://suwa.org/events/national-public-lands-day-stansbury-island-stewardship/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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