San Rafael Swell: Wilderness Implementation 1 – TWO LAST MINUTE OPENINGS
The Landscape On 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 […]
Grand Staircase-Escalante: Recreation Restoration – FULL
**THIS PROJECT IS FULL** SUWA occasionally reserves projects for student groups, nonprofits, and other organizations seeking to engage on the issues primary to our mission. Contact volunteer@suwa.org for more information. […]
West Desert: House Range WSAs Protection & Monitoring
The Landscape Utah’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, […]
Bears Ears: Cedar Mesa Naturalization 1 – WAITLIST
The Landscape With 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 […]
Sego Lily WSA: Recreation Restoration – WAITLIST
The Landscape The Sego Lily Wilderness Study Area (WSA) sits within 'The Lands In Between," which refers to an archeologically rich corridor between protected areas such as Bears Ears National […]
Burr Trail Scenic Backway: WSA Protection & Monitoring – 1 OPENING
The Landscape The 1.7 million-acre Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is an extraordinary landscape. The monument is world renowned for its remarkable paleontological discoveries, stunning scenery, and outstanding recreational opportunities. Local […]
Bears Ears: Cultural Site Survey – WAITLIST
**It is an honor and privilege to visit these sites and support their protection. Participants must understand that this is a sacred landscape and treat sites with the utmost care […]
Grand Staircase-Escalante: WSA Boundary Implementation – 2 OPENINGS
**This is a roving project on high-clearance 4x4 roads in extremely remote country. Applicants will be screened for extensive backcountry travel experience. Participants will bring their own high-clearance vehicle and […]
Dark Canyon Wilderness: Backpacking & Habitat Restoration – WAITLIST
**THIS PROJECT INVOLVES MULTI-DAY BACKPACKING** The Landscape With the designation of Bears Ears National Monument on December 28th, 2016, a new layer of protection was granted to some of the […]
Cedar Mountain Wilderness – FULL
**THIS PROJECT IS FULL** SUWA occasionally reserves projects for student groups, nonprofits and other organizations seeking to engage on the issues primary to our mission. Contact volunteer@suwa.org for more information. […]
Bears Ears: Elk Ridge – LAST MINUTE OPENINGS
The Landscape In October of 2021, President Biden signed a proclamation restoring Bears Ears National Monument to its full, original boundaries - reinstating protection to some of the most spectacular […]
Dino North: WSA Boundary Implementation – FULL
Contact volunteer@suwa.org for more information. The Landscape On the eastern flank of the Uinta Mountains, small units of intact wilderness-quality lands support pinyon-juniper woodland intermixed with mountain mahogany, serviceberry, and […]
Tavaputs Plateau: WSA Protection & Monitoring
**THIS PROJECT REMAINS IN DEVELOPMENT** Contact volunteer@suwa.org for more information. The Landscape Winter Ridge Wilderness Study Area (WSA) is located on the Tavaputs Plateau within the Book Cliffs in east-central […]
Deep Creek Mountains: Backpacking & Recreation Restoration – WAITLIST
This is a backpacking project designated highly strenuous. Our crew will backpack into site, camping for (2) nights to complete the project, then hike out as a team. Though the […]
La Sal Mountains: Meadow Restoration & Protection – WAITLIST
The Landscape The 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 […]
Grand Staircase – Escalante: Backpacking & Impact Remediation – WAITLIST
**THIS PROJECT INVOLVES MULTI-DAY BACKPACKING** The Landscape The 1.7 million-acre Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is an extraordinary landscape. The monument is world renowned for its remarkable paleontological discoveries, stunning scenery, […]
Latino Conservation Week Community Campout – FULL
*This project is full! If you are interested in joining a future Latino Conservation Week event, connect with SUWA's Comunidad Latina Organizer, Diana Haro at diana@suwa.org. The Landscape The Manti-La […]
Westwater Canyon River Clean-up for National Public Lands Day! – WAITLIST
**THIS PROJECT INVOLVES WHITEWATER RAFTING** The Landscape The Westwater Canyon WSA spans the Westwater Canyon portion of the Colorado River with the eastern two-thirds of these protected lands located in […]
Indian Creek: Riparian Restoration
The Landscape With 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 […]
Stansbury Island Stewardship for National Public Lands Day
The Landscape Stansbury Island is a large island located in the Great Salt Lake west of Salt Lake City. It is part of Utah's magnificent northern landscape, but over recent […]
Grand Staircase – Escalante: Circle Cliffs Remediation – WAITLIST
The Landscape The 1.7 million-acre Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is an extraordinary landscape. The monument is world renowned for its remarkable paleontological discoveries, stunning scenery, and outstanding recreational opportunities. Local […]
Bears Ears: Beef Basin – WAITLIST
The Landscape Beef Basin is a remote and at-risk landscape within Bears Ears National Monument, as it lies just outside of Canyonlands National Park and therefore has not been afforded […]
Grand Staircase-Escalante: Paria River Protection – FULL
**THIS PROJECT IS FULL** SUWA occasionally reserves projects for student groups, nonprofits, and other organizations seeking to engage on the issues primary to our mission. Contact volunteer@suwa.org for more information. […]
San Rafael Swell: Wilderness Implementation 2
The Landscape On 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 […]
Bears Ears: Cedar Mesa Naturalization 2
The Landscape With 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 […]
Washington County Wilderness
**APPLICANTS LIVING IN WASHINGTON COUNTY WILL RECEIVE PRIORITY ACCEPTANCE FOR THIS PROJECT AS PART OF OUR WILDERNESS STEWARD PROGRAM. ALL ARE WELCOME TO APPLY.** SUWA occasionally reserves projects for student […]
