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SUMMARY:Washington County Wilderness Project I
DESCRIPTION:The Land \nThe wilderness lands of Washington County\, Utah are diverse and extensive. Through the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009\, Congress designated approximately 129\,300 acres of BLM-managed public lands as wilderness in Washington County. The BLM’s St. George Field Office manages nearly 132\,000 acres of designated wilderness in 15 wilderness areas ranging in size from the 32-acre Taylor Creek Wilderness to the 44\,530-acre Canaan Mountain Wilderness. For the past half decade\, SUWA’s Stewardship Program has provided wilderness monitoring and hands-on volunteerism to assist the BLM in its management of wilderness resources. \n\nThe Work\n \nTBD \n\nItinerary\nA comprehensive itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers.  \n\nFriday\, October 28th: Early arrival + Campout\nSaturday\, October 29th: Day 1 + Orientation\nSunday\, October 30th: Day 2 + Completion\n\n\nProject Rating  \nLevel 2 – Our most common trip incorporates mid- to heavy-lifting\, work in remote landscapes at varying elevations\, an increased diversity of tool use\, and an emphasis on physical fitness and hiking competency. \n\nCamping & Meals \nVolunteers will camp at a location TBD. Specific location will be indicated in the Welcome Letter provided to registered volunteers. \nA dinner is provided during the project\, as well as snacks throughout the weekend. \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 pack list will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter two weeks prior to the start date. \n\nRegistration \nA Volunteer Agreement is required for this project. \n \nWhen we have received your form\, you will receive a confirmation e-mail within 5 working days of submission. The confirmation e-mail will indicate whether you have been placed on the “project roster” or a “waiting list.” \nThree weeks before the start of the trip\, you will receive an RSVP to confirm your participation. Individuals on the Waitlist will be contacted if spaces open due to cancellation. \nTwo 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)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and additional information in a Pre-Departure email. \nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please don’t hesitate to contact our program coordinator: volunteer@suwa.org  or  (435) 259-9151. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://suwa.org/events/southwestern-utah-fall-stewardship-project-i/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221027
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SUMMARY:Cedar Mountain Wilderness Stewardship Project - Fall
DESCRIPTION:The Land \n\nThe Cedar Mountain Wilderness is located in northwestern Utah. The vegetation on the upper elevations is dominated by junipers\, hence the name. The Cedar Mountain Wilderness includes more than half of the 180\,000 acres (730 km2) Cedar Mountain Herd Management Area\, where feral horses have grazed since they were introduced in the late 19th century.  A survey conducted in December 1991 counted 444 horses\, and parts of the herd can often be seen on the wilderness where their impacts on native vegetation communities are apparent and widespread. \n\n\nCongress designated the Cedar Mountain Wilderness primarily in response to an effort by members of the Utah congressional delegation and governor to block rail access to a proposed high-level nuclear waste storage facility on the nearby Skull Valley Indian Reservation. The project was sponsored by a consortium of nuclear power companies known as Private Fuel Storage. The project was killed in 2012 amid legal obstacles and substantial local opposition. Since that time\, the Cedar Mountain Wilderness has continued to see tremendous ORV impacts – especially during fall hunting season – due to the profligate presence of roads effectively intersecting and dividing the wilderness parcels. \n\n\nThe Work \nOur emphasis is the eastern boundary and east-west passes of the Cedar Mountain Wilderness. Motorized use (especially dirt bike travel) is increasing its impacts in and along the protected wilderness. We will work both to manually remediate impacts on the ground (raking; picking; mulching; barricading) and install informative and educational signage to protect the boundary. \n\nOur Objective: To remediate the impacts of off-road vehicle travel and camping in northern Utah wilderness study areas. \n\nItinerary\nA comprehensive itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers. \n\nTuesday\, October 25th: Orientation + Day 1\nWednesday\, October 26th: Day 2 + Completion\n\n\nProject Rating  \nLevel 2 – Our most common trip incorporates mid- to heavy-lifting\, work in remote landscapes at varying elevations\, an increased diversity of tool use\, and an emphasis on physical fitness and hiking competency. \n\nCamping & Meals \nVolunteers will camp on site. Specific location will be indicated in the Welcome Letter provided to registered volunteers. \nSUWA provides (1) group meal (plus snacks) during the project. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals 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 pack list will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter two weeks prior to the start date. \n\nRegistration \nA Volunteer Agreement is required for this project. \n \nWhen we have received your form\, you will receive a confirmation e-mail within 5 working days of submission. The confirmation e-mail will indicate whether you have been placed on the “project roster” or a “waiting list.” \nThree weeks before the start of the trip\, you will receive an RSVP to confirm your participation. Individuals on the Waitlist will be contacted if spaces open due to cancellation. \nTwo 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)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and additional information in a Pre-Departure email. \nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please don’t hesitate to contact our program coordinator: volunteer@suwa.org  or  (435) 259-9151. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://suwa.org/events/northern-utah-stewardship-project-ii/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221022
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SUMMARY:Red Wash Stewardship Project
DESCRIPTION:The Land\n \nLabyrinth Canyon – a meandering stretch of the Green River carrying the river to its confluence with the mighty Colorado – received wild and scenic protections in 2019 as part of the Dingell Act\, or Emery County Lands Bill. However\, due to the fact of the river’s being divided midstream between Emery and Grand counties\, the latter (eastern) territory remains without significant protection. Grand County’s growing recreation economy – in particular motorized use – jeopardizes the ecological integrity of its wild and scenic character. Join our crew as we work toward better management of the many side canyons and drainages feeding into Labyrinth Canyon. \n\nThe Work \nWe will tackle travel management issues in and near Red Wash. The full scope and project details will be shared with applicants. \n\nOur Objective: To reinforce travel management strategies preventing nonpermitted motorized travel along the eastern stretches of Labyrinth Canyon and its drainages. \n\nItinerary\nA comprehensive itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers. \n\nThursday\, October 20th: Day 1/Orientation\nFriday\, October 21st: Day 2/Completion\n\n\nProject Rating  \nLevel 2 – Our most common trip incorporates mid- to heavy-lifting\, work in remote landscapes at varying elevations\, an increased diversity of tool use\, and an emphasis on physical fitness and hiking competency. \n\nCamping & Meals \nVolunteers will camp at a location to be determined near the worksite(s). \nA dinner will be provided\, as well as snacks throughout the project duration. \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 pack list will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter two weeks prior to the start date. \n\nRegistration \nA Volunteer Agreement is required for this project. \n \nWhen we have received your form\, you will receive a confirmation e-mail within 5 working days of submission. The confirmation e-mail will indicate whether you have been placed on the “project roster” or a “waiting list.” \nThree weeks before the start of the trip\, you will receive an RSVP to confirm your participation. Individuals on the Waitlist will be contacted if spaces open due to cancellation. \nTwo 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)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and additional information in a Pre-Departure email. \nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please don’t hesitate to contact our program coordinator: volunteer@suwa.org  or  (435) 259-9151. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://suwa.org/events/southeastern-utah-fall-stewardship-project-i/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221016
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SUMMARY:Muddy Creek Wilderness Stewardship Week
DESCRIPTION:The Land \nOn March 12\, 2019\, the Emery County Public Land Management Act was signed into law as the John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation\, Management\, and Recreation Act. As part of that act\, the Emery County Public Land Management Act protected 663\,000 acres of public lands as designated wilderness\, including acreage in Muddy Creek\, Desolation Canyon\, Labyrinth Canyon\, and beyond. However\, in the two years since designation nearly no on-the-ground management has taken place. Standing signs (where they still stand) read “wilderness study area” – having not been updated to identify the true wilderness designation. SUWA staff have worked consistently to move in the direction of proper management and we are pleased to have reached an initial agreement to perform the first of what will be many needed stewardship projects designed to protect and define wilderness boundaries and interiors in the Swell. Join us in our effort! \n\nThe Work \nOur work will focus on recreation and boundary management in the Muddy Creek Wilderness. Recreation and other uses cause expansion of travel and camping into the now-protected wilderness areas. We will install proper wilderness boundary signage\, build natural and constructed barriers to travel\, and otherwise clearly delineate protected landscapes from open route travel areas. Strategies may include vertical mulching with large boulders and downed trees/logs\, the building of rock cairn baskets (wired baskets filled with rock to define a border or edge)\, and extensive raking and naturalization of ORV tracks. \nOur Objective: To address high priority wilderness management areas in the Muddy Creek Wilderness unit. \n\nItinerary\nA comprehensive itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers. \n\nWednesday\, October 12th – Day 1\nThursday\, October 13th – Day 2\nFriday\, October 14th – Day 3\nSaturday\, October 15th – Day 4\n\n\nProject Rating  \nLevel 2 – Our most common trip incorporates mid- to heavy-lifting\, work in remote landscapes at varying elevations\, an increased diversity of tool use\, and an emphasis on physical fitness. The nature of Level 2 projects vary. Read specific project descriptions thoroughly for comprehensive expectations. \n\nCamping & Meals \nVolunteers will camp on site at a location TBD. There are no amenities in the area. \nA communal dinner will be provided on Days 1\, 2\, and 3 of the project. Please bring your own utensils and dish. All additional meals are the responsibility of the volunteer. \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 pack list will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter two weeks prior to the start date. \n\nRegistration \nA Volunteer Agreement is required for this project. \n \nWhen we have received your form\, you will receive a confirmation e-mail within 5 working days of submission. The confirmation e-mail will indicate whether you have been placed on the “project roster” or a “waiting list.” \nThree weeks before the start of the trip\, you will receive an RSVP to confirm your participation. Individuals on the Waitlist will be contacted if spaces open due to cancellation. \nTwo 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)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and additional information in a Pre-Departure email. \nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please don’t hesitate to contact our program coordinator: volunteer@suwa.org  or  (435) 259-9151. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://suwa.org/events/muddy-creek-wilderness-stewardship-week/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221007
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SUMMARY:House Range Stewardship Project
DESCRIPTION:The Land \nUtah’s West Desert is a remote\, sprawling collection of magnificent landscapes containing a series of distinctive “island” ranges including the Deep Creek Mountains\, the House Range\, the Wah-Wahs\, Notch Peak\, and more. Spanning several counties and hundreds of miles of remote roads\, many of the regions spectacular features are protected as wilderness study areas (WSAs) and managed by the local BLM. Limited resources and expansive territory combine for a particular need to recruit volunteers to ensure proper monitoring and maintenance of the West Desert’s diverse and unique landscapes. \n\nThe Work \n \nWe will work in the Notch Peak and Swasey Mountain wilderness study areas in the House Range. \nWork tasks will vary by need\, and are slated to include: \n\ncampsite and route compliance [cleaning or remediating campsites and installing educational signage];\nmanual reclamation of visually disturbed surface [raking\, picking and moving large debris];\nBoundary management [buck and rail fence installation].\n\nOur Objective: To remediate existing impacts resulting from non-permitted travel and camping. \n\nItinerary\nA comprehensive itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers. \n\nTuesday\, October 4th through Thursday\, October 6th\n\n\nProject Rating  \nLevel 2 – Our most common trip incorporates mid- to heavy-lifting\, work in remote landscapes at varying elevations\, an increased diversity of tool use\, and an emphasis on physical fitness and hiking competency. \n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. \nSUWA provides dinners (Tuesday and Wednesday) and snacks during the project. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals 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 pack list will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter two weeks prior to the start date. \n\nRegistration \nA Volunteer Agreement is required for this project. \n \nWhen we have received your form\, you will receive a confirmation e-mail within 5 working days of submission. The confirmation e-mail will indicate whether you have been placed on the “project roster” or a “waiting list.” \nThree weeks before the start of the trip\, you will receive an RSVP to confirm your participation. Individuals on the Waitlist will be contacted if spaces open due to cancellation. \nTwo 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)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and additional information in a Pre-Departure email. \nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please don’t hesitate to contact our program coordinator: volunteer@suwa.org  or  (435) 259-9151. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://suwa.org/events/west-desert-fall-stewardship-project/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220926
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SUMMARY:Grand Staircase-Escalante National Public Lands Day Weekend
DESCRIPTION:The Land \nThe 1.7 million-acre Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is an extraordinary landscape. Over the last 20 years\, Grand Staircase-Escalante has claimed its place as a crown jewel equal to Utah’s national parks. 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. And polls consistently demonstrate strong support for the monument. \nSince 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. The 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 known the world over. \n\nThe Work \nJoin us for National Public Lands Day Weekend! Our work will focus on managing for travel impacts and camping compliance. We will remediate the impacts of non permitted off-route travel. We may install rock cairn baskets and other signage to demarcate wilderness study area boundaries. Tasks will include: track raking\, rock and natural materials gathering\, vertical mulching\, sifting and cleaning nonpermitted travel and campsites. All tools will be provided\, including gloves. \n\nOur Objective: To remediate the impacts of off-trail travel and dispersed camping at locations within Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in order to protect natural resources and preserve protected area boundaries. \n\nItinerary\nA comprehensive itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers. \n\nFriday\, September 23rd – Day 1\nSaturday\, September 24th – Day 2\nSunday\, September 25th – Day 3\n\n\nProject Rating  \nLevel 2 – Our most common trip incorporates mid- to heavy-lifting\, work in remote landscapes at varying elevations\, an increased diversity of tool use\, and an emphasis on physical fitness and hiking competency. \n\nCamping & Meals \nVolunteers will camp on site. Specific location will be indicated in the Welcome Letter provided to registered volunteers. \nSUWA provides (1) group meal (plus snacks) during the project. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals 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 pack list will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter two weeks prior to the start date. \n\nRegistration \nA Volunteer Agreement is required for this project. \n \nWhen we have received your form\, you will receive a confirmation e-mail within 5 working days of submission. The confirmation e-mail will indicate whether you have been placed on the “project roster” or a “waiting list.” \nThree weeks before the start of the trip\, you will receive an RSVP to confirm your participation. Individuals on the Waitlist will be contacted if spaces open due to cancellation. \nTwo 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)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and additional information in a Pre-Departure email. \nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please don’t hesitate to contact our program coordinator: volunteer@suwa.org  or  (435) 259-9151. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://suwa.org/events/grand-staircase-escalante-national-public-lands-day-weekend/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220919
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SUMMARY:Westwater Canyon - National Public Lands Day Volunteer Appreciation Project
DESCRIPTION:The Land \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. \nLocal land management is facing increased impacts from river camping encroaching into the Westwater Canyon WSA. This travel results in damage to local ecologies\, as well as significant disturbance to the wilderness quality and characteristics. \n\nThe Work \nWork scope TBD. 6-8 spaces are available. *Reserved for return volunteers* \nWork tasks will vary by need\, and are slated to include: \n\ninstall naturalized barriers to impacted lands;\nvertical mulching and track/tread raking;\nmanual reclamation (with hand tools) of visually disturbed surface\n\nOur Objective: To remediate the existing impacts of non-permitted camping and prevent subsequent impacts to the Westwater Canyon WSA. \n\nItinerary\nA comprehensive itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers.  \n\nFriday\, Sept 16th: Camp near put-in (optional)\nSaturday\, Sept 17th: Day 1. Meet at put-in & float to Sunday worksite.\nSunday\, Sept 18th: Day 2. Workday and take out.\n\n\nProject Rating  \nLevel 2 – Our most common trip incorporates mid- to heavy-lifting\, work in remote landscapes at varying elevations\, an increased diversity of tool use\, and an emphasis on physical fitness and hiking competency. \n*River experience is preferred. All applicants will be interviewed prior to being assigned a place on this project. \n\nCamping & Meals \nVolunteers will camp at an assigned river campground during the project. Specific location will be indicated in the Welcome Letter provided to registered volunteers. \nA meal schedule is TBD. \n*Please Note: We are required to carry out all [human & other] waste for this project. Appropriate facilities will be provided. \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 pack list will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter two weeks prior to the start date. \n\nRegistration \nA Volunteer Agreement is required for this project. \n \nWhen we have received your form\, you will receive a confirmation e-mail within 5 working days of submission. The confirmation e-mail will indicate whether you have been placed on the “project roster” or a “waiting list.” \nThree weeks before the start of the trip\, you will receive an RSVP to confirm your participation. Individuals on the Waitlist will be contacted if spaces open due to cancellation. \nTwo 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)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and additional information in a Pre-Departure email. \nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please don’t hesitate to contact our program coordinator: volunteer@suwa.org  or  (435) 259-9151. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://suwa.org/events/westwater-canyon-national-public-lands-day-volunteer-appreciation-project/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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SUMMARY:Bears Ears National Monument - Wildlife Stewardship Project
DESCRIPTION:The Land \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. There is Cedar Mesa\, with its incredible canyons running toward the San Juan River. There is White Canyon to the west of Natural Bridges. There are the Bears Ears themselves and the high ponderosa forests of Elk Ridge. To the north there’s Beef Basin and Indian Creek. Nearly 100\,000 archaeological and cultural sites were covered by the proclamation\, with protections afforded to a historied landscape long-neglected and actively undermined by private interests. \n\nThe Work \nWe are returning to Elk Ridge for our sixth consecutive year working with the Manti-La Sal Forest Service on a series of natural resource protection projects. This year’s multi-day\, multi-weekend program will focus on a series of work projects which aim to manage travel and camping within and adjacent to designated wilderness. Work tasks will focus on wildlife management and will be clarified in a release later this spring. \nOur Objective: To protect wildlife and natural resources from the impacts of uninformed or willfully negligent travel and camping. \n\nItinerary\nA comprehensive itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers. \n\nFriday\, July 29th: Optional early arrival/camping.\nSaturday\, July 30th: Day 1/Orientation\nSunday\, July 31st: Day 2/Completion\n\n\nProject Rating  \nLevel 2 – Our most common trip incorporates mid- to heavy-lifting\, work in remote landscapes at varying elevations\, an increased diversity of tool use\, and an emphasis on physical fitness and hiking competency. \n\nCamping & Meals \nVolunteers will camp on site at the Gooseberry Meadow on Elk Ridge. A nearby cabin provides select amenities. There is a pit toilet on site. \nA dinner will be provided on Saturday night\, as well as snacks throughout the weekend. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals. \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 pack list will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter two weeks prior to the start date. \n\nRegistration \nA Volunteer Agreement is required for this project. \n \nWhen we have received your form\, you will receive a confirmation e-mail within 5 working days of submission. The confirmation e-mail will indicate whether you have been placed on the “project roster” or a “waiting list.” \nThree weeks before the start of the trip\, you will receive an RSVP to confirm your participation. Individuals on the Waitlist will be contacted if spaces open due to cancellation. \nTwo 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)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and additional information in a Pre-Departure email. \nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please don’t hesitate to contact our program coordinator: volunteer@suwa.org  or  (435) 259-9151. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://suwa.org/events/bears-ears-national-monument-wildlife-stewardship-project/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220730
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SUMMARY:La Sal Mountains Stewardship Project
DESCRIPTION:The Land \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. \n\nThe Work \nWe are returning to the La Sal Mountains to continue our work with the Forest Service managing for the impacts of increased motorized and mechanized travel in the region. Work tasks will vary by need\, and are slated to include: \n\nbuilding log and block instracture to manage travel near open meadows and other areas of sensitive natural resources;\nremediating the impacts of non-permitted travel and camping (signing; raking; vertically mulching).\n\nOur Objective: To ensure travel compliance in the range in order to protect natural and cultural resources. \n\nItinerary\nA comprehensive itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers. \n\nThursday\, July 28th: Day 1 of Project. Gather at 9:o0AM on site for orientation.\nFriday\, July 29th: Day 2\n\n\nProject Rating  \nLevel 3 – Heavy lifting\, high-elevation\, remote travel\, and extended durations away from common conveniences. Leave No Trace principles are essential during all of our trips but require the most thought and planning at Level 3. These trips may involve on-site training for technical skills and tool use. Excellent physical fitness is a must at this level. \n\nCamping & Meals \nVolunteers will camp at a location TBD. \nA dinner on Thursday and snacks throughout the project will be provided. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals. \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 pack list will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter two weeks prior to the start date. \n\nRegistration \nA Volunteer Agreement is required for this project. \n \nWhen we have received your form\, you will receive a confirmation e-mail within 5 working days of submission. The confirmation e-mail will indicate whether you have been placed on the “project roster” or a “waiting list.” \nThree weeks before the start of the trip\, you will receive an RSVP to confirm your participation. Individuals on the Waitlist will be contacted if spaces open due to cancellation. \nTwo 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)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and additional information in a Pre-Departure email. \nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please don’t hesitate to contact our program coordinator: volunteer@suwa.org  or  (435) 259-9151. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://suwa.org/events/la-sal-mountains-stewardship-project/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220725
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SUMMARY:Bears Ears National Monument - Wilderness Stewardship Project
DESCRIPTION:The Land \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. There is Cedar Mesa\, with its incredible canyons running toward the San Juan River. There is White Canyon to the west of Natural Bridges. There are the Bears Ears themselves and the high ponderosa forests of Elk Ridge. To the north there’s Beef Basin and Indian Creek. Nearly 100\,000 archaeological and cultural sites were covered by the proclamation\, with protections afforded to a historied landscape long-neglected and actively undermined by private interests. \n\nThe Work \nWe are returning to Elk Ridge for our sixth consecutive year working with the Manti-La Sal Forest Service on a series of natural resource protection projects. This year’s multi-day\, multi-weekend program will focus on a series of work projects which aim to manage travel within and adjacent to designated wilderness. Work tasks will vary by need and are slated to include: \n\nInstalling signage\nBuilding log & block infrastructure\n\nOur Objective: To protect cultural and natural resources from the impacts of uninformed or willfully negligent travel and camping. \n\nItinerary\nA comprehensive itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers. \n\nWednesday\, July 20th: Optional early arrival/camping.\nThursday\, July 21st: Day 1/Orientation\nFriday\, July 22nd: Day 2\nSaturday\, July 23rd: Day 3\nSunday\, July 124th: Day 4/Completion\n\n\nProject Rating  \nLevel 3 – Heavy lifting\, high-elevation\, remote travel\, and extended durations away from common conveniences. Leave No Trace principles are essential during all of our trips but require the most thought and planning at Level 3. These trips may involve on-site training for technical skills and tool use. Excellent physical fitness is a must at this level. \n\nCamping & Meals \nVolunteers will camp on site at the Gooseberry Meadow on Elk Ridge. A nearby cabin provides select amenities. There is a pit toilet on site. \nA dinner will be provided each night\, Thursday through Saturday. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals during the project. \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 pack list will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter two weeks prior to the start date. \n\nRegistration \nA Volunteer Agreement is required for this project. \n \nWhen we have received your form\, you will receive a confirmation e-mail within 5 working days of submission. The confirmation e-mail will indicate whether you have been placed on the “project roster” or a “waiting list.” \nThree weeks before the start of the trip\, you will receive an RSVP to confirm your participation. Individuals on the Waitlist will be contacted if spaces open due to cancellation. \nTwo 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)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and additional information in a Pre-Departure email. \nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please don’t hesitate to contact our program coordinator: volunteer@suwa.org  or  (435) 259-9151. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://suwa.org/events/bears-ears-national-monument-stewardship-project/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220712T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220712T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T175500
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SUMMARY:SUWA's Summer Shindig
DESCRIPTION:We’re so excited to see friends\, old and new\, in person once again! Please join us for a family-friendly member appreciation party at Wheeler Farm on July 12th. Let’s celebrate all we’ve done together to protect Utah’s wild places. \nEnjoy great company\, yard games\, a drawing for some amazing gift baskets full of SUWA swag\, and dinner on us provided by Falafel Tree food truck. Our staff and executive director\, Scott Groene\, look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://suwa.org/events/suwas-summer-shindig/
LOCATION:Wheeler Historic Farm\, 6351 South 900 East\, Murray\, UT
CATEGORIES:Membership Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220628
DTSTAMP:20260419T175500
CREATED:20220208T174437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220611T150148Z
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SUMMARY:Water Canyon Stewardship Project
DESCRIPTION:The Land\nAdjacent to the southeast boundary of Zion National Park\, Canaan Mountain Wilderness is comprised of approximately 44\,500 acres of public land in Washington County. In this wilderness\, an 8-by-10 mile block of Navajo Sandstone\, bounded by 2\,000-foot-high cliffs\, has been sculpted by wind and water over time into a landscape of soaring cliff walls\, natural arches\, and slot canyons. On the highest plateaus\, stands of ponderosa pine are surrounded by cream-colored slickrock. Pinyon pine\, Utah juniper\, scrub oak\, and sagebrush cover the mountain slopes\, at lower elevations. Seeps in the canyon walls provide water for hanging gardens of maidenhair fern\, monkeyflower\, and columbine. Hawks\, falcons\, and golden eagles nest along the sandstone walls\, while ring-tailed cats\, deer\, cougar\, and black bear live on the plateaus and in the canyon bottoms.\n\n\n\nThe Work \n\nOur work will focus on remediating graffiti impacts in the wilderness. Volunteers will use scrubs and brushes and jet spray backpacks to remove traces of recent graffiti on sandstone and other surfaces. Additional hand tools may be used to further remediate social trail and other ground impacts as determined.\n\n\n\nOur Objective: Remediate the impacts of rock graffiti in a protected wilderness area. \n\n\n\n\nProject Itinerary: A comprehensive itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers. \n\n\nMonday\, June 27th – 8:00AM until 4:00pm\n\n\n\n\nProject Rating  \nLevel 2 – Our most common trip incorporates mid- to heavy-lifting\, work in remote landscapes at varying elevations\, an increased diversity of tool use\, and an emphasis on physical fitness. The nature of Level 2 projects vary. Read specific project descriptions thoroughly for comprehensive expectations. \n\nCamping & Meals \nVolunteers will camp (at their choosing) on site at a location TBD. This may also be attended as a day-only project. \nA meal (likely lunch) will be provided. \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 pack list will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter two weeks prior to the start date. \n\nRegistration \nA Volunteer Agreement is required for this project. \n \nWhen we have received your form\, you will receive a confirmation e-mail within 5 working days of submission. The confirmation e-mail will indicate whether you have been placed on the “project roster” or a “waiting list.” \nThree weeks before the start of the trip\, you will receive an RSVP to confirm your participation. Individuals on the Waitlist will be contacted if spaces open due to cancellation. \nTwo 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)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and additional information in a Pre-Departure email. \nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please don’t hesitate to contact our program coordinator: volunteer@suwa.org  or  (435) 259-9151. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://suwa.org/events/water-canyon-graffiti/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220618
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SUMMARY:West Desert Spring Stewardship Project
DESCRIPTION:The Land \nUtah’s West Desert is a remote\, sprawling collection of magnificent landscapes containing a series of distinctive “island” ranges including the Deep Creek Mountains\, the House Range\, the Wah-Wahs\, Notch Peak\, and more. Spanning several counties and hundreds of miles of remote roads\, many of the regions spectacular features are protected as wilderness study areas (WSAs) and managed by the local BLM. Limited resources and expansive territory combine for a particular need to recruit volunteers to ensure proper monitoring and maintenance of the West Desert’s diverse and unique landscapes. \n\nThe Work \n \nWork schedule and locations are in development and will be announced in early spring. \nWork tasks will vary by need\, and are slated to include: \n\ncampsite and route compliance and remediation;\nmanual reclamation of visually disturbed surface\n\nOur Objective: To remediate existing impacts resulting from non-permitted travel and camping. \n\nItinerary\nA comprehensive itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers. \n\nTuesday\, May 31st: Optional early arrival\nWednesday\, Jun 1st: Day 1 + Orientation\nThursday\, June 2nd: Day 2\nFriday\, June 3rd: Day 3 + Departure\n\n\nProject Rating  \nLevel 2 – Our most common trip incorporates mid- to heavy-lifting\, work in remote landscapes at varying elevations\, an increased diversity of tool use\, and an emphasis on physical fitness and hiking competency. \n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. \nSUWA provides dinners (Wednesday and Thursday) and snacks during the project. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals 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 pack list will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter two weeks prior to the start date. \n\nRegistration \nA Volunteer Agreement is required for this project. \n \nWhen we have received your form\, you will receive a confirmation e-mail within 5 working days of submission. The confirmation e-mail will indicate whether you have been placed on the “project roster” or a “waiting list.” \nThree weeks before the start of the trip\, you will receive an RSVP to confirm your participation. Individuals on the Waitlist will be contacted if spaces open due to cancellation. \nTwo 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)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and additional information in a Pre-Departure email. \nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please don’t hesitate to contact our program coordinator: volunteer@suwa.org  or  (435) 259-9151. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://suwa.org/events/west-desert-spring-stewardship-project/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220609
DTSTAMP:20260419T175500
CREATED:20220208T174142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T224231Z
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SUMMARY:Northern Utah Stewardship Project I
DESCRIPTION:The Land \nTBD \n\nThe Work \nTBD \n\nOur Objective: To remediate the impacts of off-road vehicle travel and camping in northern Utah wilderness study areas. \n\nItinerary\nA comprehensive itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers. \n\nMonday\, June 6th: Early Arrival + Campout\nTuesday\, June 7th: Orientation + Day 1\nWednesday\, June 8th: Day 2 + Completion\n\n\nProject Rating  \nLevel 2 – Our most common trip incorporates mid- to heavy-lifting\, work in remote landscapes at varying elevations\, an increased diversity of tool use\, and an emphasis on physical fitness and hiking competency. \n\nCamping & Meals \nVolunteers will camp on site. Specific location will be indicated in the Welcome Letter provided to registered volunteers. \nSUWA provides (1) group meal (plus snacks) during the project. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals 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 pack list will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter two weeks prior to the start date. \n\nRegistration \nA Volunteer Agreement is required for this project. \n \nWhen we have received your form\, you will receive a confirmation e-mail within 5 working days of submission. The confirmation e-mail will indicate whether you have been placed on the “project roster” or a “waiting list.” \nThree weeks before the start of the trip\, you will receive an RSVP to confirm your participation. Individuals on the Waitlist will be contacted if spaces open due to cancellation. \nTwo 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)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and additional information in a Pre-Departure email. \nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please don’t hesitate to contact our program coordinator: volunteer@suwa.org  or  (435) 259-9151. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://suwa.org/events/northern-utah-stewardship-project-i/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220526
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SUMMARY:BENM Archaeological Survey Week
DESCRIPTION:The Land \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. There is Cedar Mesa\, with its incredible canyons running toward the San Juan River. There is White Canyon to the west of Natural Bridges. There are the Bears Ears themselves and the high ponderosa forests of Elk Ridge. To the north there’s Beef Basin and Indian Creek. Nearly 100\,000 archaeological and cultural sites were covered by the proclamation\, with protections afforded to a historied landscape long-neglected and actively undermined by private interests. \n\nThe Work \nWe are teaming with Forest Service archaeologists for a weeklong training and survey of cultural resources in Chippean Canyon. We will record Basket Maker III sites and monitor potentially looted sites. This project will incorporate strenuous backcountry travel. Our work will focus on: \n\nSurveying known and unknown resources;\nDocumenting resource relationships to existing travel and camping infrastructure;\nAdditional tasks as assigned and led by archaeologists\n\nOur Objective: To survey cultural resources to inform future decisions regarding travel and camping in the region. \n\nItinerary\nA comprehensive itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers. \n\nFriday\, May 20th: Day 1 + Orientation + Hike in\nSaturday\, May 21st: Day 2\nSunday\, May 22nd: Day 3\nMonday\, May 23rd: Day 4\nTuesday\, May 24th: Day 5\nWednesday\, May 25th: Day 6 + Hike out\n\n\nProject Rating  \nLevel 3 – Remote travel and extended durations away from common conveniences. Leave No Trace principles are essential during all of our trips but require the most thought and planning at Level 3. These trips may involve on-site training for technical skills and tool use. Excellent physical fitness is a must at this level. \n\nCamping & Meals \nVolunteers are responsible for all of their meals during the backcountry project. \nBackcountry camping locations will be shared with registered volunteers. \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 pack list will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter two weeks prior to the start date. \n\nRegistration \nA Volunteer Agreement is required for this project. \n \nWhen we have received your form\, you will receive a confirmation e-mail within 5 working days of submission. The confirmation e-mail will indicate whether you have been placed on the “project roster” or a “waiting list.” \nThree weeks before the start of the trip\, you will receive an RSVP to confirm your participation. Individuals on the Waitlist will be contacted if spaces open due to cancellation. \nTwo 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)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and additional information in a Pre-Departure email. \nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please don’t hesitate to contact our program coordinator: volunteer@suwa.org  or  (435) 259-9151. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://suwa.org/events/benm-archeological-survey-week/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220509
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SUMMARY:Book Cliffs Stewardship Project
DESCRIPTION:The Land \nBetween Price\, Utah and Grand Junction\, Colorado\, Highway 6 and Interstate 70 cross 170 miles of barren and windswept terrain. The drive would be lonely but for a constant companion: the thousand-foot-high wall of the Book Cliffs that parallels the highway just to the north. Winding for 250 miles across Utah and Colorado\, it is the longest continuous escarpment in the world. \nNear the town of Green River\, Utah\, a second escarpment\, the Roan Cliffs\, rises above the Book Cliffs\, and together the two climb a vertical mile above the desert. From a distance the double rampart appears to be a smooth\, unbroken wall\, but on closer inspection it resolves into a complicated network of spurs\, ridgelines\, and canyons. \nThe Book Cliffs-Desolation Canyon wilderness is a merging of three different worlds: the great rampart of the Roan and Book cliffs\, the high alpine forests and meadows of the Tavaputs Plateau\, and the inner world of Desolation Canyon. \nIt is all marvelous wilderness. Abundant wildlife and rugged beauty have made the Book Cliffs wilderness one of Utah’s most popular backcountry destinations. Each year the region draws more than 6\,000 hunters\, and an equal number of river runners make the float trip through Desolation Canyon annually. \n\nThe Work \nOur crew will install a gate at the boundary of a wilderness study area to prevent non-permitted travel into protected areas. An existing WSA boundary serves as the intersection between lands managed variously by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Moab field office\, the State and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA) and private landowners.This project has been on the docket for over a year and will serve as the culmination of efforts on behalf of all parties involved.  8-10 spaces are available. \nWork tasks will vary by need\, and are slated to include: \n\ninstall a secure a swinging gate;\nadditional determined vertical mulching and track/tread raking;\nmanual reclamation of visually disturbed surface\n\nOur Objective: To ensure compliance with existing travel management rules and regulations in service of localized wilderness-quality lands preservation. \n\nItinerary\nA comprehensive itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers. \n\nSaturday\, May 7th: Meet at designated location at 8:00am. Travel to site.\nSunday\, May 8th: Day 2/Afternoon Finish\n\n\nProject Rating  \nLevel 2 – Our most common trip incorporates mid- to heavy-lifting\, work in remote landscapes at varying elevations\, an increased diversity of tool use\, and an emphasis on physical fitness and hiking competency. \n\nCamping & Meals \nVolunteers will camp at a location TBD adjacent to the work site. This will be specified in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. \nSUWA provides a dinner and snacks during the project. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals 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 pack list will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter two weeks prior to the start date. \n\nRegistration \nA Volunteer Agreement is required for this project. \n \nWhen we have received your form\, you will receive a confirmation e-mail within 5 working days of submission. The confirmation e-mail will indicate whether you have been placed on the “project roster” or a “waiting list.” \nThree weeks before the start of the trip\, you will receive an RSVP to confirm your participation. Individuals on the Waitlist will be contacted if spaces open due to cancellation. \nTwo 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)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and additional information in a Pre-Departure email. \nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please don’t hesitate to contact our program coordinator: volunteer@suwa.org  or  (435) 259-9151. \nApply Now  \n 
URL:https://suwa.org/events/red-wash-stewardship-project/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220501
DTSTAMP:20260419T175500
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SUMMARY:Labyrinth Canyon Wilderness Stewardship Week
DESCRIPTION:The Land \nOn March 12\, 2019\, the Emery County Public Land Management Act was signed into law as the John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation\, Management\, and Recreation Act. As part of that act\, the Emery County Public Land Management Act protected 663\,000 acres of public lands as designated wilderness\, including acreage in Muddy Creek\, Desolation Canyon\, Labyrinth Canyon\, and beyond. However\, in the two years since designation nearly no on-the-ground management has taken place. Standing signs (where they still stand) read “wilderness study area” – having not been updated to identify the true wilderness designation. SUWA staff have worked consistently to move in the direction of proper management and we are pleased to have reached an initial agreement to perform the first of what will be many needed stewardship projects designed to protect and define wilderness boundaries and interiors in the Swell. Join us in our effort! \n\nThe Work \nOur work will focus on recreation and boundary management in the Labyrinth Canyon Wilderness. Recreation and other uses cause expansion of travel and camping into the now-protected wilderness areas. We will install proper wilderness boundary signage\, build natural and constructed barriers to travel\, and otherwise clearly delineate protected landscapes from open route travel areas. Strategies may include vertical mulching with large boulders and downed trees/logs\, the building of rock cairn baskets (wired baskets filled with rock to define a border or edge)\, and extensive raking and naturalization of ORV tracks. \nOur Objective: To address high priority wilderness management areas in the Labyrinth Canyon Wilderness unit. \n\nItinerary\nA comprehensive itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers. \n\nWednesday\, April 27th – Day 1\nThursday\, April 28th – Day 2\nFriday\, April 29th – Day 3\nSaturday\, April 30th – Day 4\n\n\nProject Rating  \nLevel 2 – Our most common trip incorporates mid- to heavy-lifting\, work in remote landscapes at varying elevations\, an increased diversity of tool use\, and an emphasis on physical fitness. The nature of Level 2 projects vary. Read specific project descriptions thoroughly for comprehensive expectations. \n\nCamping & Meals \nVolunteers will camp on site at a location TBD. There are no amenities in the area. \nA communal dinner will be provided on Days 1\, 2\, and 3 of the project. Please bring your own utensils and dish. All additional meals are the responsibility of the volunteer. \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 pack list will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter two weeks prior to the start date. \n\nRegistration \nA Volunteer Agreement is required for this project. \n \nWhen we have received your form\, you will receive a confirmation e-mail within 5 working days of submission. The confirmation e-mail will indicate whether you have been placed on the “project roster” or a “waiting list.” \nThree weeks before the start of the trip\, you will receive an RSVP to confirm your participation. Individuals on the Waitlist will be contacted if spaces open due to cancellation. \nTwo 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)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and additional information in a Pre-Departure email. \nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please don’t hesitate to contact our program coordinator: volunteer@suwa.org  or  (435) 259-9151. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://suwa.org/events/labyrinth-canyon-wilderness-stewardship-week/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220409
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SUMMARY:GSENM - Calf Creek Falls Stewardship Project
DESCRIPTION:The Land \nThe 1.7 million-acre Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is an extraordinary landscape. Over the last 20 years\, Grand Staircase-Escalante has claimed its place as a crown jewel equal to Utah’s national parks. 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. And polls consistently demonstrate strong support for the monument. \nSince 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. The 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 known the world over. \nThe Work \nOur emphasis is Calf Creek Falls and the nearby landscape. Our work will focus on managing for foot travel impacts and camping compliance. As one of the Monuments highest-use areas\, we will work to bolster the integrity of the trail corridor\, preventing the expansion of user impacts. Tasks will include: track raking\, rock and natural materials gathering\, vertical mulching\, sifting and cleaning nonpermitted travel and campsites. All tools will be provided\, including gloves. \nOur Objective: To remediate the impacts of off-trail travel and dispersed camping at locations within Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in order to protect natural resources and preserve protected area boundaries. \n\nItinerary\nA comprehensive itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers. \n\nSunday\, April 5th: Optional Early Arrival + Campout.\nMonday\, April 6th: Day 1. Orientation + Project Begins.\nTuesday\, April 7th: Day 2.\nWednesday\, April 8th: Day 3. Project Completion.\n\n\nProject Rating  \nLevel 2 – Our most common trip incorporates mid- to heavy-lifting\, work in remote landscapes at varying elevations\, an increased diversity of tool use\, and an emphasis on physical fitness and hiking competency. \n\nCamping & Meals \nVolunteers will camp on site. Specific location will be indicated in the Welcome Letter provided to registered volunteers. \nSUWA will provide a dinner on Monday\, Tuesday and Wednesday – and snacks throughout the project. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals 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 pack list will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter two weeks prior to the start date. \n\nRegistration \nA Volunteer Agreement is required for this project. \n \nWhen we have received your form\, you will receive a confirmation e-mail within 5 working days of submission. The confirmation e-mail will indicate whether you have been placed on the “project roster” or a “waiting list.” \nThree weeks before the start of the trip\, you will receive an RSVP to confirm your participation. Individuals on the Waitlist will be contacted if spaces open due to cancellation. \nTwo 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)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and additional information in a Pre-Departure email. \nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please don’t hesitate to contact our program coordinator: volunteer@suwa.org  or  (435) 259-9151. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://suwa.org/events/gsenm-calf-creek-falls-stewardship-project/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220407
DTSTAMP:20260419T175500
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SUMMARY:La Sal Mountains - Pack Creek Watershed Restoration
DESCRIPTION:The Land \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. Fires in 2021 led to increased erosion events along Pack Creek – and an opportunity to support recovery efforts in this vital watershed. \n\nThe Work \nWe are returning to the La Sal Mountains to continue our work with the Forest Service – this time installing large wire netting designed to capture sediment\, slow runoff and stabilize erosion in the aftermath of the 2021 Pack Creek Fire. We’ll need a few strong\, local backs to set the posts that support the netting. Join for half a day in Pack Creek! \n\nItinerary\nA comprehensive itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers. \n\nWednesday\, April 6th – Meet at USFS Manti-La Sal Office in Downtown Moab @ 8:30AM/Travel to worksite at 9:00AM\n\n\nProject Rating  \nLevel 3 – Heavy lifting\, high-elevation\, remote travel\, and extended durations away from common conveniences. Leave No Trace principles are essential during all of our trips but require the most thought and planning at Level 3. These trips may involve on-site training for technical skills and tool use. Excellent physical fitness is a must at this level. \n\nMeals \nLunch will be provided! \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 pack list will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter two weeks prior to the start date. \n\nRegistration \nA Volunteer Agreement is required for this project. \n \nWhen we have received your form\, you will receive a confirmation e-mail within 5 working days of submission. The confirmation e-mail will indicate whether you have been placed on the “project roster” or a “waiting list.” \nThree weeks before the start of the trip\, you will receive an RSVP to confirm your participation. Individuals on the Waitlist will be contacted if spaces open due to cancellation. \nTwo 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)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and additional information in a Pre-Departure email. \nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please don’t hesitate to contact our program coordinator: volunteer@suwa.org  or  (435) 259-9151. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://suwa.org/events/la-sal-mountains-pack-creek-watershed-restoration/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220320
DTSTAMP:20260419T175500
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SUMMARY:Canyon Rims Stewardship Project - University of Utah Alternative Break Students Only
DESCRIPTION:The Land \nA vast wilderness east and south of Canyonlands National Park is contained within the Canyon Rims Recreation Area\, which as its name suggests features many canyons\, cliffs\, mesas and eroded red rock formations\, though also a lot of flat\, rather featureless grassy plains. Most lies to the east\, starting a little south of Moab\, and extends from the Colorado River opposite Dead Horse Point across to US 191\, and down to the border with the Manti La Sal National Forest at the foothills of the Abajo Mountains. This section has three long canyons – Kane Springs\, Harts Draw\, and Indian Creek\, along which runs road UT 211 past Newspaper Rock State Park into the Needles District of Canyonlands NP – and also a great escarpment formed by high red Wingate sandstone cliffs that mark the boundary between the Colorado River valley and the plateau beyond (Hatch Point and Harts Point). \nThe southern part stretches from the edge of the Needles District southwest towards White Canyon near Lake Powell\, and contains several deep\, branched tributaries of the Colorado River\, principally Bodie Canyon\, Gypsum Canyon and parts of Dark Canyon.  [source] \n\nThe Work \nOur crew will build an extensive fence to better manage travel and camping impacts. Manual and power tools will be used. Fire rings will be cleaned or dismantled.  \nOur Objective: To ensure compliance with existing travel management rules and regulations in service of localized wilderness-quality lands preservation. \n\nItinerary\nA comprehensive itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers. \n\nSaturday\, March 19th: Project Orientation and Completion\n\n\nProject Rating  \nLevel 2 – Our most common trip incorporates mid- to heavy-lifting\, work in remote landscapes at varying elevations\, an increased diversity of tool use\, and an emphasis on physical fitness and hiking competency. \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 pack list will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter two weeks prior to the start date. \n\nRegistration \nA Volunteer Agreement is required for this project. \n \nWhen we have received your form\, you will receive a confirmation e-mail within 5 working days of submission. The confirmation e-mail will indicate whether you have been placed on the “project roster” or a “waiting list.” \nThree weeks before the start of the trip\, you will receive an RSVP to confirm your participation. Individuals on the Waitlist will be contacted if spaces open due to cancellation. \nTwo 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)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and additional information in a Pre-Departure email. \nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please don’t hesitate to contact our program coordinator: volunteer@suwa.org  or  (435) 259-9151. \nAPPLY NOW 
URL:https://suwa.org/events/canyon-rims-stewardship-project-university-of-utah-alternative-break-students-only/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220317
DTSTAMP:20260419T175500
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SUMMARY:Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument - Big Spencer Flat
DESCRIPTION:The Land \nThe 1.7 million-acre Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is an extraordinary landscape. Over the last 20 years\, Grand Staircase-Escalante has claimed its place as a crown jewel equal to Utah’s national parks. 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. And polls consistently demonstrate strong support for the monument. \nSince 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. The 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 known the world over. \n\nThe Work \nOur emphasis is Big Spencer Flat. Our work will focus on managing for travel impacts and camping compliance. We will remediate the impacts of non permitted off-route travel. We may install rock cairn baskets and other signage to demarcate wilderness study area boundaries. Tasks will include: track raking\, rock and natural materials gathering\, vertical mulching\, sifting and cleaning nonpermitted travel and campsites. All tools will be provided\, including gloves. \n\nOur Objective: To remediate the impacts of off-trail travel and dispersed camping at locations within Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in order to protect natural resources and preserve protected area boundaries. \n\nItinerary\nA comprehensive itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers. \n\nMonday\, March 14th – Day 1\nTuesday\, March 15th – Day 2\nWednesday\, March 16th – Day 3\n\n\nProject Rating  \nLevel 2 – Our most common trip incorporates mid- to heavy-lifting\, work in remote landscapes at varying elevations\, an increased diversity of tool use\, and an emphasis on physical fitness and hiking competency. \n\nCamping & Meals \nVolunteers will camp on site. Specific location will be indicated in the Welcome Letter provided to registered volunteers. \nSUWA provides (1) group meal (plus snacks) during the project. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals 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 pack list will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter two weeks prior to the start date. \n\nRegistration \nA Volunteer Agreement is required for this project. \n \nWhen we have received your form\, you will receive a confirmation e-mail within 5 working days of submission. The confirmation e-mail will indicate whether you have been placed on the “project roster” or a “waiting list.” \nThree weeks before the start of the trip\, you will receive an RSVP to confirm your participation. Individuals on the Waitlist will be contacted if spaces open due to cancellation. \nTwo 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)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and additional information in a Pre-Departure email. \nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please don’t hesitate to contact our program coordinator: volunteer@suwa.org  or  (435) 259-9151. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://suwa.org/events/grand-staircase-escalante-national-monument-spring-stewardship-project/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211115
DTSTAMP:20260419T175500
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SUMMARY:Canaan Mountain Wilderness Stewardship Project
DESCRIPTION:The Land: Adjacent to the southeast boundary of Zion National Park\, Canaan Mountain Wilderness is comprised of approximately 44\,500 acres of public land in Washington County. In this wilderness\, an 8-by-10 mile block of Navajo Sandstone\, bounded by 2\,000-foot-high cliffs\, has been sculpted by wind and water over time into a landscape of soaring cliff walls\, natural arches\, and slot canyons. On the highest plateaus\, stands of ponderosa pine are surrounded by cream-colored slickrock. Pinyon pine\, Utah juniper\, scrub oak\, and sagebrush cover the mountain slopes\, at lower elevations. Seeps in the canyon walls provide water for hanging gardens of maidenhair fern\, monkeyflower\, and columbine. Hawks\, falcons\, and golden eagles nest along the sandstone walls\, while ring-tailed cats\, deer\, cougar\, and black bear live on the plateaus and in the canyon bottoms.\n\nThe Work: Our work will focus on travel management by eliminating motorized impacts within the Wilderness boundary. Several illegal routes spiderweb up sandy slopes and rocky benches\, degrading the Wilderness quality of the landscape and inviting more motorized use to further scar the area. Extensive labor will be required to restrict motorized use and disguise the current impacts. Extensive heavy lifting of fallen tree trunks\, large boulders and other debris on uneven terrain will be the brunt of our work. Fencing and sign installation will also require heavy lifting and the use of power tools and hand tools alike. Rehabilitating this large area will require an able body and a cooperative attitude.\n\nOur Objective: Rehabilitate areas degraded by illicit motorized use\, creating an environment for soil and plant communities to flourish undisturbed. Manage motorized use to areas outside the Wilderness boundary by disguising visual impacts of past use and when necessary installing fencing and educational signage.\n\nProject Itinerary: A comprehensive itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers.\n\nSaturday\, November 13th: Day 1 – Full day of work (9-5ish) and campout\nSunday\, November 14th: Day 2 – Half day of work to allow for travel time\n\nProject Rating: Level 2 – Our most common trip incorporates heavy-lifting\, work in remote landscapes at varying elevations on uneven terrain\, an increased diversity of tool use\, and an emphasis on physical fitness. The nature of Level 2 projects vary. Read specific project descriptions thoroughly for comprehensive expectations.
URL:https://suwa.org/events/canaan-mountain-wilderness-stewardship-project/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211108
DTSTAMP:20260419T175500
CREATED:20210107T160718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T181340Z
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SUMMARY:Ten Mile Point Stewardship Project
DESCRIPTION:The Land \nTBD \n\nThe Work \nProject details TBD \nOur Objective: TBD \n\nItinerary\nA comprehensive itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers. \n\nSaturday\, Nov 6th: Meet at designated location at 9:00am. Travel to site.\nSunday\, Nov 7th: Complete work project.\n\n\nProject Rating  \nLevel 2 – Our most common trip incorporates mid- to heavy-lifting\, work in remote landscapes at varying elevations\, an increased diversity of tool use\, and an emphasis on physical fitness and hiking competency. \n\nCamping & Meals \nVolunteers will camp at a location TBD adjacent to the work site. This will be specified in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. \nSUWA provides (1) lunch and snacks during the project. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals 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 pack list will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter two weeks prior to the start date. \n\nRegistration \nA Volunteer Agreement is required for this project. \n \nWhen we have received your form\, you will receive a confirmation e-mail within 5 working days of submission. The confirmation e-mail will indicate whether you have been placed on the “project roster” or a “waiting list.” \nThree weeks before the start of the trip\, you will receive an RSVP to confirm your participation. Individuals on the Waitlist will be contacted if spaces open due to cancellation. \nTwo 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)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and additional information in a Pre-Departure email. \nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please don’t hesitate to contact our program coordinator: volunteer@suwa.org  or  (435) 259-9151. \nAPPLY NOW 
URL:https://suwa.org/events/book-cliffs-stewardship-project/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211105
DTSTAMP:20260419T175500
CREATED:20210928T173948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T191607Z
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SUMMARY:Southeastern Utah Stewardship Immersion - (for students of HMI's Gap Semester)
DESCRIPTION:Details provided to HMI Student participants.
URL:https://suwa.org/events/southeastern-utah-spooky-stewardship-weekend-for-students-of-hmis-gap-experience-semester/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211017
DTSTAMP:20260419T175500
CREATED:20210922T232457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T232704Z
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SUMMARY:Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Stewardship Project (Prioritized for SUWA Diversity Scholars)
DESCRIPTION:The Land \nThe 1.7 million-acre Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is an extraordinary landscape. Over the last 20 years\, Grand Staircase-Escalante has claimed its place as a crown jewel equal to Utah’s national parks. 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. And polls consistently demonstrate strong support for the monument. \nSince 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. The 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 known the world over. \nThe Work \nOur emphasis is Dry Fork and the Scorpion WSA. Our work will focus on managing for travel impacts and camping compliance. We will construct (and deconstruct where appropriate) route cairns as markers for travel. These cairns are established to protect natural areas from off trail travel impacts. We will also install rock cairn baskets to demarcate wilderness study area boundaries. Tasks will include: track raking\, rock and natural materials gathering\, vertical mulching\, sifting and cleaning nonpermitted travel and campsites. All tools will be provided\, including gloves. \nOur Objective: To remediate the impacts of off-trail travel and dispersed camping at locations within Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in order to protect natural resources and preserve protected area boundaries. \n\nItinerary\nA comprehensive itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers. \n\nThursday\, October 14th – Evening Arrival\nFriday\, October 15th: Day 1. Orientation\, Workday and Group Dinner [provided]\nSaturday\, October 16th: Day 2. Workday & End of Project.\n\n\nProject Rating  \nLevel 2 – Our most common trip incorporates mid- to heavy-lifting\, work in remote landscapes at varying elevations\, an increased diversity of tool use\, and an emphasis on physical fitness and hiking competency. \n\nCamping & Meals \nVolunteers will camp on site. Specific location will be indicated in the Welcome Letter provided to registered volunteers. \nSUWA provides (1) group meal (plus snacks) during the project. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals 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 pack list will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter two weeks prior to the start date. \n\nRegistration \nA Volunteer Agreement is required for this project. \n \nWhen we have received your form\, you will receive a confirmation e-mail within 5 working days of submission. The confirmation e-mail will indicate whether you have been placed on the “project roster” or a “waiting list.” \nThree weeks before the start of the trip\, you will receive an RSVP to confirm your participation. Individuals on the Waitlist will be contacted if spaces open due to cancellation. \nTwo 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)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and additional information in a Pre-Departure email. \nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please don’t hesitate to contact our program coordinator: volunteer@suwa.org  or  (435) 259-9151. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://suwa.org/events/grand-staircase-escalante-national-monument-stewardship-project-prioritized-for-suwa-diversity-scholars/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211013
DTSTAMP:20260419T175500
CREATED:20210802T004725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T233534Z
UID:15914-1633996800-1634083199@suwa.org
SUMMARY:University of Utah First Generation Alternative Break Stewardship Project
DESCRIPTION:Details TBD.
URL:https://suwa.org/events/university-of-utah-first-generation-alternative-break-stewardship-project/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211004
DTSTAMP:20260419T175500
CREATED:20210628T214539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T224023Z
UID:15839-1633132800-1633305599@suwa.org
SUMMARY:San Rafael Reef Wilderness North - Project III
DESCRIPTION:The Land \nOn March 12\, 2019\, the Emery County Public Land Management Act was signed into law as the John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation\, Management\, and Recreation Act. As part of that act\, the Emery County Public Land Management Act protected 663\,000 acres of public lands as designated wilderness\, including acreage in Muddy Creek\, Desolation Canyon\, Labyrinth Canyon\, and beyond. However\, in the two years since designation nearly no on-the-ground management has taken place. Standing signs (where they still stand) read “wilderness study area” – having not been updated to identify the true wilderness designation. SUWA staff have worked consistently to move in the direction of proper management and we are pleased to have reached an initial agreement to perform the first of what will be many needed stewardship projects designed to protect and define wilderness boundaries and interiors in the Swell. Join us in our effort! \n\nThe Work \nOur work will focus on boundary delineation and protection along the northeastern boundary of the San Rafael Reef Wilderness. Multiple illegal routes and washes are currently experiencing ORV use\, expanding travel and camping into the now-protected wilderness areas. We will install proper wilderness boundary signage\, build natural and constructed barriers to travel\, and otherwise clearly delineate protected landscapes from open route travel areas. Strategies may include vertical mulching with large boulders and downed trees/logs\, the building of rock cairn baskets (wired baskets filled with rock to define a border or edge)\, and extensive raking and naturalization of ORV tracks. \nOur Objective: To address the first slate of high priority wilderness incursion issues into the San Rafael Reef Wilderness. \n\nItinerary\nA comprehensive itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers. \n\nSaturday\, October 2nd: Day 1\nSunday\, October 3rd : Day 2\n\n\nProject Rating  \nLevel 2 – Our most common trip incorporates mid- to heavy-lifting\, work in remote landscapes at varying elevations\, an increased diversity of tool use\, and an emphasis on physical fitness. The nature of Level 2 projects vary. Read specific project descriptions thoroughly for comprehensive expectations. \n\nCamping & Meals \nVolunteers will camp on site at a location TBD. There are no amenities in the area. \nAn optional communal dinner will be provided on Day 1 of the project. Please bring your own utensils and dish. \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 pack list will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter two weeks prior to the start date. \n\nRegistration \nA Volunteer Agreement is required for this project. \n \nWhen we have received your form\, you will receive a confirmation e-mail within 5 working days of submission. The confirmation e-mail will indicate whether you have been placed on the “project roster” or a “waiting list.” \nThree weeks before the start of the trip\, you will receive an RSVP to confirm your participation. Individuals on the Waitlist will be contacted if spaces open due to cancellation. \nTwo 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)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and additional information in a Pre-Departure email. \nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please don’t hesitate to contact our program coordinator: volunteer@suwa.org  or  (435) 259-9151. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://suwa.org/events/san-rafael-reef-wilderness-north-project-i-2/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210927
DTSTAMP:20260419T175500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T223523Z
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SUMMARY:San Rafael Reef Wilderness North - Project II
DESCRIPTION:The Land \nOn March 12\, 2019\, the Emery County Public Land Management Act was signed into law as the John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation\, Management\, and Recreation Act. As part of that act\, the Emery County Public Land Management Act protected 663\,000 acres of public lands as designated wilderness\, including acreage in Muddy Creek\, Desolation Canyon\, Labyrinth Canyon\, and beyond. However\, in the two years since designation nearly no on-the-ground management has taken place. Standing signs (where they still stand) read “wilderness study area” – having not been updated to identify the true wilderness designation. SUWA staff have worked consistently to move in the direction of proper management and we are pleased to have reached an initial agreement to perform the first of what will be many needed stewardship projects designed to protect and define wilderness boundaries and interiors in the Swell. Join us in our effort! \n\nThe Work \nOur work will focus on boundary delineation and protection along the northeastern boundary of the San Rafael Reef Wilderness. Multiple illegal routes and washes are currently experiencing ORV use\, expanding travel and camping into the now-protected wilderness areas. We will install proper wilderness boundary signage\, build natural and constructed barriers to travel\, and otherwise clearly delineate protected landscapes from open route travel areas. Strategies may include vertical mulching with large boulders and downed trees/logs\, the building of rock cairn baskets (wired baskets filled with rock to define a border or edge)\, and extensive raking and naturalization of ORV tracks. \nOur Objective: To address the first slate of high priority wilderness incursion issues into the San Rafael Reef Wilderness. \n\nItinerary\nA comprehensive itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers. \n\nSaturday\, September 25th: Day 1\nSunday\, September 26th : Day 2\n\n\nProject Rating  \nLevel 2 – Our most common trip incorporates mid- to heavy-lifting\, work in remote landscapes at varying elevations\, an increased diversity of tool use\, and an emphasis on physical fitness. The nature of Level 2 projects vary. Read specific project descriptions thoroughly for comprehensive expectations. \n\nCamping & Meals \nVolunteers will camp on site at a location TBD. There are no amenities in the area. \nAn optional communal dinner will be provided on Day 1 of the project. Please bring your own utensils and dish. \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 pack list will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter two weeks prior to the start date. \n\nRegistration \nA Volunteer Agreement is required for this project. \n \nWhen we have received your form\, you will receive a confirmation e-mail within 5 working days of submission. The confirmation e-mail will indicate whether you have been placed on the “project roster” or a “waiting list.” \nThree weeks before the start of the trip\, you will receive an RSVP to confirm your participation. Individuals on the Waitlist will be contacted if spaces open due to cancellation. \nTwo 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)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and additional information in a Pre-Departure email. \nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please don’t hesitate to contact our program coordinator: volunteer@suwa.org  or  (435) 259-9151. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://suwa.org/events/san-rafael-reef-wilderness-north-project-ii/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210920
DTSTAMP:20260419T175500
CREATED:20210107T160437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T173811Z
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SUMMARY:Westwater Canyon WSA Stewardship Project
DESCRIPTION:The Land \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. \nLocal land management is facing increased impacts from river camping encroaching into the Westwater Canyon WSA. This travel results in damage to local ecologies\, as well as significant disturbance to the wilderness quality and characteristics. \n  \nThe Work \nOur crew will take to the river to rehabilitate and reclaim stretches of WSA river bank impacted by non-permitted camping. We will naturalize and restore the visual landscape using a variety of techniques including vertical mulching and surface remediation. Applicants to this project will be vetted and interviewed in August. 6-8 spaces are available. \nWork tasks will vary by need\, and are slated to include: \n\ninstall naturalized barriers to impacted lands;\nvertical mulching and track/tread raking;\nmanual reclamation (with hand tools) of visually disturbed surface\n\nOur Objective: To remediate the existing impacts of non-permitted camping and prevent subsequent impacts to the Westwater Canyon WSA. \n\nItinerary\nA comprehensive itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers.  \n\nFriday\, Sept 17th: Camp near put-in (optional)\nSaturday\, Sept 18th: Day 1. Meet at put-in & float to Sunday worksite.\nSunday\, Sept 19th: Day 2. Workday and take out.\n\n\nProject Rating  \nLevel 2 – Our most common trip incorporates mid- to heavy-lifting\, work in remote landscapes at varying elevations\, an increased diversity of tool use\, and an emphasis on physical fitness and hiking competency. \n*River experience is preferred. All applicants will be interviewed prior to being assigned a place on this project. \n\nCamping & Meals \nVolunteers will camp at an assigned river campground during the project. Specific location will be indicated in the Welcome Letter provided to registered volunteers. \nA meal schedule is TBD. \n*Please Note: We are required to carry out all [human & other] waste for this project. Appropriate facilities will be provided. \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 pack list will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter two weeks prior to the start date. \n\nRegistration \nA Volunteer Agreement is required for this project. \n \nWhen we have received your form\, you will receive a confirmation e-mail within 5 working days of submission. The confirmation e-mail will indicate whether you have been placed on the “project roster” or a “waiting list.” \nThree weeks before the start of the trip\, you will receive an RSVP to confirm your participation. Individuals on the Waitlist will be contacted if spaces open due to cancellation. \nTwo 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)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and additional information in a Pre-Departure email. \nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please don’t hesitate to contact our program coordinator: volunteer@suwa.org  or  (435) 259-9151. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://suwa.org/events/westwater-canyon-wsa-stewardship-project/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTSTAMP:20260419T175500
CREATED:20210628T214300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T223445Z
UID:15837-1631318400-1631491199@suwa.org
SUMMARY:San Rafael Reef Wilderness North - Project I
DESCRIPTION:The Land \nOn March 12\, 2019\, the Emery County Public Land Management Act was signed into law as the John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation\, Management\, and Recreation Act. As part of that act\, the Emery County Public Land Management Act protected 663\,000 acres of public lands as designated wilderness\, including acreage in Muddy Creek\, Desolation Canyon\, Labyrinth Canyon\, and beyond. However\, in the two years since designation nearly no on-the-ground management has taken place. Standing signs (where they still stand) read “wilderness study area” – having not been updated to identify the true wilderness designation. SUWA staff have worked consistently to move in the direction of proper management and we are pleased to have reached an initial agreement to perform the first of what will be many needed stewardship projects designed to protect and define wilderness boundaries and interiors in the Swell. Join us in our effort! \n\nThe Work \nOur work will focus on boundary delineation and protection along the northeastern boundary of the San Rafael Reef Wilderness. Multiple illegal routes and washes are currently experiencing ORV use\, expanding travel and camping into the now-protected wilderness areas. We will install proper wilderness boundary signage\, build natural and constructed barriers to travel\, and otherwise clearly delineate protected landscapes from open route travel areas. Strategies may include vertical mulching with large boulders and downed trees/logs\, the building of rock cairn baskets (wired baskets filled with rock to define a border or edge)\, and extensive raking and naturalization of ORV tracks. \nOur Objective: To address the first slate of high priority wilderness incursion issues into the San Rafael Reef Wilderness. \n\nItinerary\nA comprehensive itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers. \n\nSaturday\, September 11th: Day 1\nSunday\, September 12th : Day 2\n\n\nProject Rating  \nLevel 2 – Our most common trip incorporates mid- to heavy-lifting\, work in remote landscapes at varying elevations\, an increased diversity of tool use\, and an emphasis on physical fitness. The nature of Level 2 projects vary. Read specific project descriptions thoroughly for comprehensive expectations. \n\nCamping & Meals \nVolunteers will camp on site at a location TBD. There are no amenities in the area. \nAn optional communal dinner will be provided on Day 1 of the project. Please bring your own utensils and dish. \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 pack list will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter two weeks prior to the start date. \n\nRegistration \nA Volunteer Agreement is required for this project. \n \nWhen we have received your form\, you will receive a confirmation e-mail within 5 working days of submission. The confirmation e-mail will indicate whether you have been placed on the “project roster” or a “waiting list.” \nThree weeks before the start of the trip\, you will receive an RSVP to confirm your participation. Individuals on the Waitlist will be contacted if spaces open due to cancellation. \nTwo 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)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and additional information in a Pre-Departure email. \nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please don’t hesitate to contact our program coordinator: volunteer@suwa.org  or  (435) 259-9151. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://suwa.org/events/san-rafael-reef-wilderness-north-project-i/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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