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SUMMARY:San Rafael Swell: Wilderness Implementation 1 - WAITLIST
DESCRIPTION:The Landscape \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. \nHowever\, in the years since designation\, on-the-ground management is still needed to implement the designated wilderness. The San Rafael River and its remote\, labyrinthine tributaries cut a gorge through one such Wilderness unit\, but off-route travel\, camping and mechanized recreation are increasingly popular on its rims\, dotted with pinyon & juniper and offering incredible viewpoints. \n\nThe Work \nThis project will focus on wilderness implementation\, specifically involving fence installation\, off-road vehicle travel and camping compliance\, as well as installing educational signage to ensure natural resource protection. Expect to engage in: \n\nBuilding fences to delineate motorized use boundaries;\nRaking\, vertical mulching\, and other surface naturalization strategies;\nPlacing heavy stone and downed logs to naturalize the impacted travel area;\nInstallation of educational signage to prevent future incursions.\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. \nProject Rating \nStrenuous – Expect hiking over uneven terrain. Project work may include lots of lifting and tool use. Strenuous trips often involve large fencing projects in which materials need to be carried into work sites\, or backpacking trips in which participants are responsible for hiking in tools and personal overnight gear to work and campsites. This trip is NOT a backpacking trip\, but it will involve moving heavy materials. \nAll projects take place outdoors: Please consider your comfortability working in remote landscapes at varying elevations and under variable weather conditions. Our team strives to ensure that all projects provide meaningful work for volunteers of all abilities. Please reach out to the Project Lead if you have questions or concerns. \nVolunteers Needed: (8)\nProject Lead: Ellie Swanson\nContact: ellie@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\n Wednesday\, April 2nd – Friday\, April 4th\n\n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. Campsites are often remote dispersed sites with no running water or pit toilets. \nSUWA provides dinners during the project dates as well as snacks and drinks during workdays. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals (breakfast\, lunch) during their stay. \n\nVolunteer Responsibilities \nParticipants are responsible for their own food\, water and camping gear as well as transportation to and from the project site(s). Volunteers should plan to be away from camp all day each of the work days. A recommended packlist will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter (4) weeks prior to the start date. If camping gear is a barrier to your attendance\, please reach out to the Project Lead to discuss options. \n\nRegistration & Acceptance Timeline \nA 2025 General Volunteer Application is required for this project. \n\nOnce we have received your application\, you will receive a confirmation email within (5) working days of submission.\nWe log all applications until (8) weeks prior to the project. At this point\, you will first receive an email confirming whether you have been placed on the“project roster” or a “waitlist.” If you are selected for the project roster\, you will then complete a Volunteer Agreement.\nAt (4) weeks before the project start date\, registered and confirmed participants will receive a Welcome Letter with a comprehensive itinerary\, including: driving instructions\, a Project Map for mobile devices (when applicable)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and any additional information pertinent to the project.\nWithin (2) weeks of the project you will receive a direct call from the Project Lead to answer any additional questions you may have.\nIndividuals on the waitlist will be contacted if space opens due to cancellation within (2) weeks of the project start date.\n\nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please do not hesitate to contact us here. \nAPPLY NOW \n 
URL:https://suwa.org/events/san-rafael-swell-wilderness-implementation-1/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250410
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SUMMARY:Grand Staircase-Escalante: Recreation Restoration - FULL
DESCRIPTION:**THIS PROJECT IS FULL** \nSUWA occasionally reserves projects for student groups\, nonprofits\, and other organizations seeking to engage on the issues primary to our mission. \nContact volunteer@suwa.org for more information. \nThe Landscape \nThe 1.7 million-acre Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is an extraordinary landscape. The monument is world renowned for its remarkable paleontological discoveries\, stunning scenery\, and outstanding recreational opportunities. Local communities have benefited with significant increases in tourism\, new businesses\, population growth\, and higher per capita income. Since its designation in 1996\, Grand Staircase-Escalante has come to be known as the “Science Monument”—yielding several new species of dinosaur and other paleontological finds and providing habitat for 650 bee species\, many that are endemic to the area. \nThe area has incredible camping\, hiking and other recreational opportunities. Places like Calf Creek\, Peekaboo and Spooky Canyon\, Coyote Gulch\, and the Hole-in-the-Rock Road are well-known\, and as a result\, require consistent management to protect the region’s resources. In addition\, portions of the monument sit close to the town of Escalante\, where wild landscapes and a rural township collide. \n\nThe Work \nThis project will focus on natural resource protection and off-road vehicle travel and camping compliance. Expect to engage in: \n\nRaking\, vertical mulching\, and other surface naturalization strategies;\nPlacing heavy stone and downed logs to naturalize the impacted travel area;\nInstallation of educational signage to prevent future incursions;\nRemoving manmade debris from a watercourse;\nCleaning and naturalizing fire rings.\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. \nProject Rating \nModerate – Expect walking or hiking on uneven terrain; work vehicles will likely be nearby or a short walk away. Project work may include mid- to heavy-lifting\, various tool use such as raking and shoveling\, and potential to carry fencing\, signage or natural materials. \nAll projects take place outdoors: Please consider your comfortability working in remote landscapes at varying elevations and under variable weather conditions. Our team strives to ensure that all projects provide meaningful work for volunteers of all abilities. Please reach out to the Project Lead if you have questions or concerns. \nVolunteers Needed: This Project Is Full\nProject Lead: Talitha McGuire\nContact: talitha@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\n Sunday\, April 6th – Wednesday\, April 9th\n\n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. Campsites are often remote dispersed sites with no running water or pit toilets. \nSUWA provides dinners during the project dates as well as snacks and drinks during workdays. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals (breakfast\, lunch) during their stay. \n\nVolunteer Responsibilities \nParticipants are responsible for their own food\, water and camping gear as well as transportation to and from the project site(s). Volunteers should plan to be away from camp all day each of the work days. A recommended packlist will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter (4) weeks prior to the start date. If camping gear is a barrier to your attendance\, please reach out to the Project Lead to discuss options. \n\nRegistration & Acceptance Timeline \nA 2025 General Volunteer Application is required for this project. \n\nOnce we have received your application\, you will receive a confirmation email within (5) working days of submission.\nWe log all applications until (8) weeks prior to the project. At this point\, you will first receive an email confirming whether you have been placed on the“project roster” or a “waitlist.” If you are selected for the project roster\, you will then complete a Volunteer Agreement.\nAt (4) weeks before the project start date\, registered and confirmed participants will receive a Welcome Letter with a comprehensive itinerary\, including: driving instructions\, a Project Map for mobile devices (when applicable)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and any additional information pertinent to the project.\nWithin (2) weeks of the project you will receive a direct call from the Project Lead to answer any additional questions you may have.\nIndividuals on the waitlist will be contacted if space opens due to cancellation within (2) weeks of the project start date.\n\nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please do not hesitate to contact us here. \nAPPLY NOW \n 
URL:https://suwa.org/events/grand-staircase-escalante-recreation-restoration-full/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250419
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SUMMARY:West Desert: House Range WSAs Protection & Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:The Landscape \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 region’s spectacular features are protected as Wilderness Study Areas (WSAs) and managed by the local BLM. \nLimited resources and expansive territory combine for a particular need to recruit volunteers to ensure proper monitoring and management of the West Desert’s diverse and unique landscapes. \n\nThe Work \nThis project will focus on natural resource protection and off-road vehicle travel and camping compliance. Expect to engage in: \n\nRaking\, vertical mulching\, and other surface naturalization strategies;\nPlacing heavy stone and downed logs to naturalize the impacted travel area;\nInstallation of educational signage to prevent future incursions;\nCleaning and naturalizing fire rings.\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. \nProject Rating \nModerate – Expect walking or hiking on uneven terrain; work vehicles will likely be nearby or a short walk away. Project work may include mid- to heavy-lifting\, various tool use such as raking and shoveling\, and potential to carry fencing\, signage or natural materials. \nAll projects take place outdoors: Please consider your comfortability working in remote landscapes at varying elevations and under variable weather conditions. Our team strives to ensure that all projects provide meaningful work for volunteers of all abilities. Please reach out to the Project Lead if you have questions or concerns. \nVolunteers Needed: (8)\nProject Lead: Ellie Swanson\nContact: ellie@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\n Tuesday\, April 15th – Friday\, April 18th\n\n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. Campsites are often remote dispersed sites with no running water or pit toilets. \nSUWA provides dinners during the project dates as well as snacks and drinks during workdays. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals (breakfast\, lunch) during their stay. \n\nVolunteer Responsibilities \nParticipants are responsible for their own food\, water and camping gear as well as transportation to and from the project site(s). Volunteers should plan to be away from camp all day each of the work days. A recommended packlist will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter (4) weeks prior to the start date. If camping gear is a barrier to your attendance\, please reach out to the Project Lead to discuss options. \n\nRegistration & Acceptance Timeline \nA 2025 General Volunteer Application is required for this project. \n\nOnce we have received your application\, you will receive a confirmation email within (5) working days of submission.\nWe log all applications until (8) weeks prior to the project. At this point\, you will first receive an email confirming whether you have been placed on the“project roster” or a “waitlist.” If you are selected for the project roster\, you will then complete a Volunteer Agreement.\nAt (4) weeks before the project start date\, registered and confirmed participants will receive a Welcome Letter with a comprehensive itinerary\, including: driving instructions\, a Project Map for mobile devices (when applicable)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and any additional information pertinent to the project.\nWithin (2) weeks of the project you will receive a direct call from the Project Lead to answer any additional questions you may have.\nIndividuals on the waitlist will be contacted if space opens due to cancellation within (2) weeks of the project start date.\n\nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please do not hesitate to contact us here. \nAPPLY NOW \n 
URL:https://suwa.org/events/west-desert-house-range-wsas-protection-monitoring/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428
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SUMMARY:Bears Ears: Cedar Mesa Naturalization 1 - WAITLIST
DESCRIPTION:The Landscape \nWith the designation of Bears Ears National Monument on December 28th\, 2016\, a new layer of protection was granted to some of the most spectacular places in southern Utah. Cedar Mesa\, a canyon-cut expanse of pinyon-juniper forest\, offers a refuge for wildlife and humans alike. Cedar Mesa holds a wide variety cultural sites\, and is still used by tribes throughout the region for medicinal plant gathering\, firewood collection\, and other cultural uses. This is a living\, breathing\, sacred landscape. \nDue to the breath-taking landscape and its rich cultural history\, Cedar Mesa is a popular region for visitors. As a result\, our projects within the monument support federal agencies in protecting natural and cultural resources. In addition\, SUWA focuses on Wilderness Study Area (WSA) management\, ensuring that non-designated motorized use off of established roads within the Monument does not lead to resource damage. \n\nThe Work \nThis project will focus on natural and cultural resource protection. Expect to engage in: \n\nRaking\, vertical mulching\, and other surface naturalization strategies;\nInstallation of educational signage to prevent future incursions;\nCleaning and naturalizing fire rings.\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. \nProject Rating \nModerate – Expect walking or hiking on uneven terrain; work vehicles will likely be nearby or a short walk away. Project work may include mid- to heavy-lifting\, various tool use such as raking and shovelling\, and potential to carry fencing\, signage or natural materials. \nAll projects take place outdoors: Please consider your comfortability working in remote landscapes at varying elevations and under variable weather conditions. Our team strives to ensure that all projects provide meaningful work for volunteers of all abilities. Please reach out to the Project Lead if you have questions or concerns. \nVolunteers Needed: (8)\nProject Lead: Talitha McGuire\nContact: talitha@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\n Thursday\, April 24th – Sunday\, April 27th\n\n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. Campsites are often remote dispersed sites with no running water or pit toilets. \nSUWA provides dinners during the project dates as well as snacks and drinks during workdays. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals (breakfast\, lunch) during their stay. \n\nVolunteer Responsibilities \nParticipants are responsible for their own food\, water and camping gear as well as transportation to and from the project site(s). Volunteers should plan to be away from camp all day each of the work days. A recommended packlist will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter (4) weeks prior to the start date. If camping gear is a barrier to your attendance\, please reach out to the Project Lead to discuss options. \n\nRegistration & Acceptance Timeline \nA 2025 General Volunteer Application is required for this project. \n\nOnce we have received your application\, you will receive a confirmation email within (5) working days of submission.\nWe log all applications until (8) weeks prior to the project. At this point\, you will first receive an email confirming whether you have been placed on the“project roster” or a “waitlist.” If you are selected for the project roster\, you will then complete a Volunteer Agreement.\nAt (4) weeks before the project start date\, registered and confirmed participants will receive a Welcome Letter with a comprehensive itinerary\, including: driving instructions\, a Project Map for mobile devices (when applicable)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and any additional information pertinent to the project.\nWithin (2) weeks of the project you will receive a direct call from the Project Lead to answer any additional questions you may have.\nIndividuals on the waitlist will be contacted if space opens due to cancellation within (2) weeks of the project start date.\n\nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please do not hesitate to contact us here. \nAPPLY NOW \n 
URL:https://suwa.org/events/bears-ears-cedar-mesa-naturalization-1/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTSTAMP:20250311T034607
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SUMMARY:Sego Lily WSA: Recreation Restoration
DESCRIPTION:The Landscape \nThe 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 Monument and Hovenweep National Monument in Utah\, and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument in Colorado. This region is without designated protections\, despite its incredible pinyon-juniper forests\, winding canyon systems\, and mesas of Morrison Formation and Dakota Sandstone that ancestral Puebloans called home for generations. \nThis area’s proximity to several National Monuments draws visitors as well as the eyes of oil and gas companies. In addition\, this region is utilized for grazing and other commercial uses. Its proximity to communities like White Mesa and Montezuma Creek also make the area crucial for hunting and firewood gathering. \n\nThe Work \nThis project will focus on natural and cultural resource protection; we will be remediating large\, impacted areas along a canyon rim. Expect to engage in: \n\nRaking\, vertical mulching\, and other surface naturalization strategies;\nPlacing heavy stone and downed logs to naturalize the impacted travel area;\nInstallation of educational signage to prevent future incursions;\nCleaning and naturalizing fire rings.\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. \nProject Rating \nModerate – Expect walking or hiking on uneven terrain; work vehicles will likely be nearby or a short walk away. Project work may include mid- to heavy-lifting\, various tool use such as raking and shoveling\, and potential to carry fencing\, signage or natural materials.  \nAll projects take place outdoors: Please consider your comfortability working in remote landscapes at varying elevations and under variable weather conditions. Our team strives to ensure that all projects provide meaningful work for volunteers of all abilities. Please reach out to the Project Lead if you have questions or concerns. \nVolunteers Needed: (8)\nProject Lead: Ellie Swanson\nContact: ellie@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\n Thursday\, May 1st – Sunday\, May 4th\n\n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. Campsites are often remote dispersed sites with no running water or pit toilets. \nSUWA provides dinners during the project dates as well as snacks and drinks during workdays. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals (breakfast\, lunch) during their stay. \n\nVolunteer Responsibilities \nParticipants are responsible for their own food\, water and camping gear as well as transportation to and from the project site(s). Volunteers should plan to be away from camp all day each of the work days. A recommended packlist will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter (4) weeks prior to the start date. If camping gear is a barrier to your attendance\, please reach out to the Project Lead to discuss options. \n\nRegistration & Acceptance Timeline \nA 2025 General Volunteer Application is required for this project. \n\nOnce we have received your application\, you will receive a confirmation email within (5) working days of submission.\nWe log all applications until (8) weeks prior to the project. At this point\, you will first receive an email confirming whether you have been placed on the“project roster” or a “waitlist.” If you are selected for the project roster\, you will then complete a Volunteer Agreement.\nAt (4) weeks before the project start date\, registered and confirmed participants will receive a Welcome Letter with a comprehensive itinerary\, including: driving instructions\, a Project Map for mobile devices (when applicable)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and any additional information pertinent to the project.\nWithin (2) weeks of the project you will receive a direct call from the Project Lead to answer any additional questions you may have.\nIndividuals on the waitlist will be contacted if space opens due to cancellation within (2) weeks of the project start date.\n\nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please do not hesitate to contact us here. \nAPPLY NOW \n 
URL:https://suwa.org/events/sego-lily-wsa-recreation-restoration/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250512
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SUMMARY:Burr Trail Scenic Backway: WSA Protection & Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:The Landscape \nThe 1.7 million-acre Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is an extraordinary landscape. The monument is world renowned for its remarkable paleontological discoveries\, stunning scenery\, and outstanding recreational opportunities. Local communities have benefited with significant increases in tourism\, new businesses\, population growth\, and higher per capita income. Since its designation in 1996\, Grand Staircase-Escalante has come to be known as the “Science Monument”—yielding several new species of dinosaur and other paleontological finds and providing habitat for 650 bee species\, many that are endemic to the area. \nThe area has incredible camping\, hiking and other recreational opportunities. Places like Calf Creek\, Peekaboo and Spooky Canyon\, Coyote Gulch\, and the Hole-in-the-Rock Road are well-known\, and as a result\, require consistence management to protect the region’s resources. In particular\, northern portions of the monument sit close to Capitol Reef National Park\, drawing a large amount of visitors and subsequent impacts. \n\nThe Work \nThis project will focus on natural resource protection and camping compliance. Expect to engage in: \n\nBuilding or repairing fences to clarify WSA boundaries;\nRaking\, vertical mulching\, and other surface naturalization strategies;\nPlacing heavy stone and downed logs to naturalize the impacted travel area;\nInstallation of educational signage to prevent future incursions.\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. \nProject Rating \nStrenuous – Expect hiking over uneven terrain. Project work may include lots of lifting and tool use. Strenuous trips often involve large fencing projects in which materials need to be carried into work sites\, or backpacking trips in which participants are responsible for hiking in tools and personal overnight gear to work and campsites. \nAll projects take place outdoors: Please consider your comfortability working in remote landscapes at varying elevations and under variable weather conditions. Our team strives to ensure that all projects provide meaningful work for volunteers of all abilities. Please reach out to the Project Lead if you have questions or concerns. \nVolunteers Needed: (8)\nProject Lead: Talitha McGuire / Jeremy Lynch\nContact: talitha@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\n Thursday\, May 8th – Sunday\, May 11th\n\n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. Campsites are often remote dispersed sites with no running water or pit toilets. \nSUWA provides dinners during the project dates as well as snacks and drinks during workdays. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals (breakfast\, lunch) during their stay. \n\nVolunteer Responsibilities \nParticipants are responsible for their own food\, water and camping gear as well as transportation to and from the project site(s). Volunteers should plan to be away from camp all day each of the work days. A recommended packlist will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter (4) weeks prior to the start date. If camping gear is a barrier to your attendance\, please reach out to the Project Lead to discuss options. \n\nRegistration & Acceptance Timeline \nA 2025 General Volunteer Application is required for this project. \n\nOnce we have received your application\, you will receive a confirmation email within (5) working days of submission.\nWe log all applications until (8) weeks prior to the project. At this point\, you will first receive an email confirming whether you have been placed on the“project roster” or a “waitlist.” If you are selected for the project roster\, you will then complete a Volunteer Agreement.\nAt (4) weeks before the project start date\, registered and confirmed participants will receive a Welcome Letter with a comprehensive itinerary\, including: driving instructions\, a Project Map for mobile devices (when applicable)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and any additional information pertinent to the project.\nWithin (2) weeks of the project you will receive a direct call from the Project Lead to answer any additional questions you may have.\nIndividuals on the waitlist will be contacted if space opens due to cancellation within (2) weeks of the project start date.\n\nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please do not hesitate to contact us here. \nAPPLY NOW \n 
URL:https://suwa.org/events/burr-trail-scenic-backway-wsa-protection-monitoring/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTSTAMP:20250311T034607
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SUMMARY:Bears Ears: Cultural Site Survey
DESCRIPTION:**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 and respect.** \nThe Landscape \nWith the designation of Bears Ears National Monument on December 28th\, 2016\, a new layer of protection was granted to some of the most spectacular places in southern Utah. Covering a vast region\, Bears Ears is co-managed by the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition\, the Bureau of Land Management\, and the Forest Service. Bears Ears holds a wide variety cultural sites and is still used by tribes throughout the region for medicinal plant gathering\, firewood collection\, and other cultural uses. This is a living\, breathing\, sacred landscape. In addition\, efforts to document the region’s archeological sites are ongoing. \nUnfortunately\, the rich cultural history of Bears Ears has attracted looting and cultural site damage; in addition\, much of the region was surveyed back in the 1970s and technology available to survey sites has improved. In an effort to increase protection for sensitive cultural sites\, land management agencies are engaged in a process to re-inventory and monitor known sites. \n\nThe Work \nThis project will focus on cultural resource protection. It involves receiving training from archeologists and using acquired knowledge to survey selected cultural sites. Our work scope will focus on one or more of the following activities: \n\nSurveying for cultural resources along existing routes and roads not surveyed in the past;\nSite-specific monitoring and updating of known cultural sites;\nRecording of new cultural sites.\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. \nProject Rating \nModerate – Ask your project lead for more details; cultural site survey projects often involve walking or hiking on uneven terrain\, often off-trail and occasionally in brushy conditions. In addition\, project work may include stooping\, bending\, and using tools such as tape measures\, tablets\, and maps. \nAll projects take place outdoors: Please consider your comfortability working in remote landscapes at varying elevations and under variable weather conditions. Our team strives to ensure that all projects provide meaningful work for volunteers of all abilities. Please reach out to the Project Lead if you have questions or concerns. \nVolunteers Needed: (6)\nProject Lead: Talitha McGuire\nContact: talitha@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\n Monday\, May 12th – Friday\, May 16th\n\n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. Campsites are often remote dispersed sites with no running water or pit toilets. \nSUWA provides dinners during the project dates as well as snacks and drinks during workdays. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals (breakfast\, lunch) during their stay. \n\nVolunteer Responsibilities \nParticipants are responsible for their own food\, water and camping gear as well as transportation to and from the project site(s). Volunteers should plan to be away from camp all day each of the work days. A recommended packlist will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter (4) weeks prior to the start date. If camping gear is a barrier to your attendance\, please reach out to the Project Lead to discuss options. \n\nRegistration & Acceptance Timeline \nA 2025 General Volunteer Application is required for this project. \n\nOnce we have received your application\, you will receive a confirmation email within (5) working days of submission.\nWe log all applications until (8) weeks prior to the project. At this point\, you will first receive an email confirming whether you have been placed on the“project roster” or a “waitlist.” If you are selected for the project roster\, you will then complete a Volunteer Agreement.\nAt (4) weeks before the project start date\, registered and confirmed participants will receive a Welcome Letter with a comprehensive itinerary\, including: driving instructions\, a Project Map for mobile devices (when applicable)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and any additional information pertinent to the project.\nWithin (2) weeks of the project you will receive a direct call from the Project Lead to answer any additional questions you may have.\nIndividuals on the waitlist will be contacted if space opens due to cancellation within (2) weeks of the project start date.\n\nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please do not hesitate to contact us here. \nAPPLY NOW \n 
URL:https://suwa.org/events/bears-ears-cultural-site-survey/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTSTAMP:20250311T034607
CREATED:20250130T172946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T172946Z
UID:10000545-1747267200-1747612799@suwa.org
SUMMARY:Grand Staircase-Escalante: WSA Boundary Implementation
DESCRIPTION:**This is a roving project on high clearance 4×4 roads in extremely remote country. Applicants will be screened for extensive backcountry travel experience. Participants will bring their own high clearance vehicle and recovery equipment OR be willing to be a passenger in a SUWA vehicle for the extent of the project.** \nThe Landscape \nThe 1.7 million-acre Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is an extraordinary landscape. The monument is world-renowned for its remarkable paleontological discoveries\, stunning scenery\, and outstanding recreational opportunities. Local communities have benefited with significant increases in tourism\, new businesses\, population growth\, and higher per capita income. Since its designation in 1996\, Grand Staircase-Escalante has come to be known as the “Science Monument”—yielding several new species of dinosaur and other paleontological finds and providing habitat for 650 bee species\, many that are endemic to the area. \nThe Monument is geographically divided into three units: the Grand Staircase itself\, the Canyons of the Escalante and the Kaiparowits Plateau. The latter is the most remote and least visited\, extending for over 50 miles between the town of Escalante and the Arizona Strip and boundaried by the flats of the Escalante River to the east and the Paria River and Cockscomb to the west. One of the few roads that bisect this plateau is the Smoky Mountain Road\, traveling through high-elevation pinyon-juniper woodland. Bordered by Wilderness Study Areas (WSAs)\, this route is in need of signage to inform visitors and encourage responsible recreation. \n\nThe Work \nThis project will focus on natural resource protection and off-road travel and camping compliance. Expect to engage in: \n\nInstallation of educational signage to prevent future incursions;\nRaking\, vertical mulching and other surface naturalization strategies;\nPlacing heavy stone and downed logs to naturalize the impacted travel area;\nCleaning and naturalizing fire rings.\n\nAll work tools will be provided including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. \nProject Rating \nModerate – Expect walking or hiking on uneven terrain; work vehicles will likely be nearby or a short walk away. Project work may include mid- to heavy-lifting\, various tool use such as raking and shovelling\, and potential to carry fencing\, signage or natural materials.  \nAll projects take place outdoors: Please consider your comfortability working in remote landscapes at varying elevations and under variable weather conditions. Our team strives to ensure that all projects provide meaningful work for volunteers of all abilities. Please reach out to the Project Lead if you have questions or concerns. \nVolunteers Needed: (6)\nProject Lead: Ellie Swanson\nContact: ellie@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\n Thursday\, May 15th – Sunday\, May 18th\n\n\nCamping & Meals \nAs this is a roving project\, we will move camp each night and drive 80 miles in one direction over the 4-day project. Specific location of camping site(s) will be determined by the work performed and distance covered each day. Plan on remote dispersed sites with no running water or pit toilets. \nSUWA provides dinners during the project dates as well as snacks and drinks during workdays. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals (breakfast\, lunch) during their stay. \n\nVolunteer Responsibilities \nParticipants are responsible for their own food\, water and camping gear as well as transportation to and from the project site(s). Volunteers should plan to be away from camp all day each of the work days. A recommended packlist will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter (4) weeks prior to the start date. If camping gear is a barrier to your attendance\, please reach out to the Project Lead to discuss options. \n\nRegistration & Acceptance Timeline \nA 2025 General Volunteer Application is required for this project. \n\nOnce we have received your application\, you will receive a confirmation email within (5) working days of submission.\nWe log all applications until (8) weeks prior to the project. At this point\, you will first receive an email confirming whether you have been placed on the“project roster” or a “waitlist.” If you are selected for the project roster\, you will then complete a Volunteer Agreement.\nAt (4) weeks before the project start date\, registered and confirmed participants will receive a Welcome Letter with a comprehensive itinerary\, including: driving instructions\, a Project Map for mobile devices (when applicable)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and any additional information pertinent to the project.\nWithin (2) weeks of the project you will receive a direct call from the Project Lead to answer any additional questions you may have.\nIndividuals on the waitlist will be contacted if space opens due to cancellation within (2) weeks of the project start date.\n\nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please do not hesitate to contact us here. \nAPPLY NOW \n 
URL:https://suwa.org/events/grand-staircase-escalante-wsa-boundary-implementation/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTSTAMP:20250311T034607
CREATED:20250130T172953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T172953Z
UID:10000546-1747612800-1748044799@suwa.org
SUMMARY:Dark Canyon Wilderness: Backpacking & Habitat Restoration
DESCRIPTION:**THIS PROJECT INVOLVES MULTI-DAY BACKPACKING** \nThe Landscape \nWith the designation of Bears Ears National Monument on December 28th\, 2016\, a new layer of protection was granted to some of the most spectacular places in southern Utah. Covering a vast region\, Bears Ears is co-managed by the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition\, the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service. Bears Ears holds a wide variety cultural sites\, and is still used by tribes throughout the region for medicinal plant gathering\, firewood collection\, and other cultural uses. This is a living\, breathing\, sacred landscape. \nStreams drain the Abajo Mountains to the northeast\, creating pockets of lush greenery in the desert canyons on the western side of the Monument. As a result\, this region supports an abundance of wildlife but has also drawn in grazing interests and led to the establishment of several invasive plant species\, including tamarisk. Because tamarisk consume large amounts of water and push out native plant species\, their removal is crucial to restoring native habitat. \n\nThe Work \nThis project will focus on invasive plant removal\, hiking trail remediation and natural resource protection. Expect to engage in: \n\nSawing\, cutting and lopping invasive plan species;\nProximity to active herbicide application;\nPlacing heavy stone and downed logs to naturalize the impacted travel area;\nInstallation of educational signage to prevent future incursions;\nBuilding or repairing fences to clarify Wilderness boundaries.\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. \nProject Rating \nStrenuous – Expect hiking over uneven terrain. Project work may include lots of lifting and tool use. Strenuous trips often involve large fencing projects in which materials need to be carried into work sites\, or backpacking trips in which participants are responsible for hiking in tools and personal overnight gear to work and campsites. \nAll projects take place outdoors: Please consider your comfortability working in remote landscapes at varying elevations and under variable weather conditions. Our team strives to ensure that all projects provide meaningful work for volunteers of all abilities. Please reach out to the Project Lead if you have questions or concerns. \nVolunteers Needed: (8)\nProject Lead: Talitha McGuire\nContact: talitha@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\n Monday\, May 19th – Friday\, May 23rd\n\n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. As this project is a backpacking trip\, camps will be remote dispersed sites with no running water. Packing wag bags for solid human waste is mandatory. \nVolunteers are responsible for all meals (breakfast\, lunch\, dinner) 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 packlist will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter (4) weeks prior to the start date. If camping gear is a barrier to your attendance\, please reach out to the Project Lead to discuss options. \n\nRegistration & Acceptance Timeline \nA 2025 General Volunteer Application is required for this project. \n\nOnce we have received your application\, you will receive a confirmation email within (5) working days of submission.\nWe log all applications until (8) weeks prior to the project. At this point\, you will first receive an email confirming whether you have been placed on the“project roster” or a “waitlist.” If you are selected for the project roster\, you will then complete a Volunteer Agreement.\nAt (4) weeks before the project start date\, registered and confirmed participants will receive a Welcome Letter with a comprehensive itinerary\, including: driving instructions\, a Project Map for mobile devices (when applicable)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and any additional information pertinent to the project.\nWithin (2) weeks of the project you will receive a direct call from the Project Lead to answer any additional questions you may have.\nIndividuals on the waitlist will be contacted if space opens due to cancellation within (2) weeks of the project start date.\n\nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please do not hesitate to contact us here. \nAPPLY NOW \n 
URL:https://suwa.org/events/dark-canyon-wilderness-backpacking-habitat-restoration/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250530
DTSTAMP:20250311T034607
CREATED:20250130T172959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T210402Z
UID:10000547-1748390400-1748563199@suwa.org
SUMMARY:Cedar Mountain Wilderness - FULL
DESCRIPTION:**THIS PROJECT IS FULL** \nSUWA occasionally reserves projects for student groups\, nonprofits and other organizations seeking to engage on the issues primary to our mission.\nContact volunteer@suwa.org for more information. \nThe Landscape \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 \nThis project will focus on natural resource protection and off-road vehicle travel and compliance. \nExpect to engage in: \n\nRaking\, vertical mulching\, and other surface naturalization strategies;\nPlacing heavy stone and downed logs to naturalize the impacted travel area;\nInstallation of educational signage to prevent future incursions.\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. \nProject Rating \nModerate – Expect walking or hiking on uneven terrain; work vehicles will likely be nearby or a short walk away. Project work may include mid- to heavy-lifting\, various tool use such as raking and shovelling\, and potential to carry fencing\, signage or natural materials.  \nAll projects take place outdoors: Please consider your comfortability working in remote landscapes at varying elevations and under variable weather conditions. Our team strives to ensure that all projects provide meaningful work for volunteers of all abilities. Please reach out to the Project Lead if you have questions or concerns. \nVolunteers Needed: This Project Is Full\nProject Lead: Jeremy Lynch\nContact: jeremy@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\n Wednesday\, May 28th – Thursday\, May 29th\n\n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. Campsites are often remote dispersed sites with no running water or pit toilets. \nSUWA provides dinners during the project dates as well as snacks and drinks during workdays. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals (breakfast\, lunch) during their stay. \n\nVolunteer Responsibilities \nParticipants are responsible for their own food\, water and camping gear as well as transportation to and from the project site(s). Volunteers should plan to be away from camp all day each of the work days. A recommended packlist will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter (4) weeks prior to the start date. If camping gear is a barrier to your attendance\, please reach out to the Project Lead to discuss options. \n\nRegistration & Acceptance Timeline \nA 2025 General Volunteer Application is required for this project. \n\nOnce we have received your application\, you will receive a confirmation email within (5) working days of submission.\nWe log all applications until (8) weeks prior to the project. At this point\, you will first receive an email confirming whether you have been placed on the“project roster” or a “waitlist.” If you are selected for the project roster\, you will then complete a Volunteer Agreement.\nAt (4) weeks before the project start date\, registered and confirmed participants will receive a Welcome Letter with a comprehensive itinerary\, including: driving instructions\, a Project Map for mobile devices (when applicable)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and any additional information pertinent to the project.\nWithin (2) weeks of the project you will receive a direct call from the Project Lead to answer any additional questions you may have.\nIndividuals on the waitlist will be contacted if space opens due to cancellation within (2) weeks of the project start date.\n\nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please do not hesitate to contact us here. \nAPPLY NOW \n 
URL:https://suwa.org/events/cedar-mountain-wilderness-3/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250712
DTSTAMP:20250311T034607
CREATED:20250130T173004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T173042Z
UID:10000548-1751932800-1752278399@suwa.org
SUMMARY:Deep Creek Mountains: WSA Protection & Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:The Landscape \nThe Deep Creek Mountains\, officially the Deep Creek Range (Goshute: Pi’a-roi-ya-bi)\, are a mountain range in the Great Basin located in extreme western Tooele County and Juab County. As the West Desert’s highest landmark\, this range offers a massive elevational gradient between low-lying salt playas and 12\,000 foot peaks between the Snake Valley and Deep Creek Valleys. The range trends north-south\, 84% in Utah and 16% in Nevada\, and is mainly composed of granite. Multiple canyons feature perennial creeks running west to east\, supporting sites of cultural significance found throughout the lush riparian corridors. \n\nThe Work \nThis project will focus on natural resource protection and off-road vehicle travel and compliance. Our crew will work to rehabilitate and restore wilderness characteristics through a series of approaches\, including: reclaiming surface impacts and repairing previously-established boundary signage and barriers. \nExpect to engage in: \n\nRaking\, vertical mulching\, and other surface naturalization strategies;\nPlacing heavy stone and downed logs to naturalize the impacted travel area;\nInstallation of educational signage to prevent future incursions;\nBuilding or repairing fences to clarify WSA boundaries.\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. \nProject Rating \nModerate – Expect walking or hiking on uneven terrain; work vehicles will likely be nearby or a short walk away. Project work may include mid- to heavy-lifting\, various tool use such as raking and shovelling\, and potential to carry fencing\, signage or natural materials. \nAll projects take place outdoors: Please consider your comfortability working in remote landscapes at varying elevations and under variable weather conditions. Our team strives to ensure that all projects provide meaningful work for volunteers of all abilities. Please reach out to the Project Lead if you have questions or concerns. \nVolunteers Needed: (8)\nProject Lead: Talitha McGuire\nContact: talitha@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\n Tuesday\, July 8th – Friday\, July 11th\n\n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. Campsites are often remote dispersed sites with no running water or pit toilets. \nSUWA provides dinners during the project dates as well as snacks and drinks during workdays. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals (breakfast\, lunch) during their stay. \n\nVolunteer Responsibilities \nParticipants are responsible for their own food\, water and camping gear as well as transportation to and from the project site(s). Volunteers should plan to be away from camp all day each of the work days. A recommended packlist will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter (4) weeks prior to the start date. If camping gear is a barrier to your attendance\, please reach out to the Project Lead to discuss options. \n\nRegistration & Acceptance Timeline \nA 2025 General Volunteer Application is required for this project. \n\nOnce we have received your application\, you will receive a confirmation email within (5) working days of submission.\nWe log all applications until (8) weeks prior to the project. At this point\, you will first receive an email confirming whether you have been placed on the“project roster” or a “waitlist.” If you are selected for the project roster\, you will then complete a Volunteer Agreement.\nAt (4) weeks before the project start date\, registered and confirmed participants will receive a Welcome Letter with a comprehensive itinerary\, including: driving instructions\, a Project Map for mobile devices (when applicable)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and any additional information pertinent to the project.\nWithin (2) weeks of the project you will receive a direct call from the Project Lead to answer any additional questions you may have.\nIndividuals on the waitlist will be contacted if space opens due to cancellation within (2) weeks of the project start date.\n\nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please do not hesitate to contact us here. \nAPPLY NOW \n 
URL:https://suwa.org/events/deep-creek-mountains-wsa-protection-monitoring/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250718
DTSTAMP:20250311T034607
CREATED:20250130T173048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T173048Z
UID:10000549-1752451200-1752796799@suwa.org
SUMMARY:Bears Ears: Elk Ridge
DESCRIPTION:The Landscape \nWith the designation of Bears Ears National Monument on December 28th\, 2016\, a new layer of protection was granted to some of the most spectacular places in southern Utah. 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. \nWe are returning to Elk Ridge for our 8th consecutive year working with the Manti-La Sal Forest Service on a series of natural resource protection projects. \n\nThe Work \nThis project will focus on natural resource protection and off-road vehicle travel and camping compliance. \nExpect to engage in: \n\nRaking\, vertical mulching and other surface naturalization strategies;\nPlacing heavy stone and downed logs to naturalize the impacted travel area;\nInstallation of educational signage to prevent future incursions;\nBuilding or repairing fences to clarify Wilderness boundaries.\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. \nProject Rating \nModerate – Expect walking or hiking on uneven terrain; work vehicles will likely be nearby or a short walk away. Project work may include mid- to heavy-lifting\, various tool use such as raking and shovelling\, and potential to carry fencing\, signage or natural materials.  \nAll projects take place outdoors: Please consider your comfortability working in remote landscapes at varying elevations and under variable weather conditions. Our team strives to ensure that all projects provide meaningful work for volunteers of all abilities. Please reach out to the Project Lead if you have questions or concerns. \nVolunteers Needed: (8)\nProject Lead: Ellie Swanson\nContact: ellie@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\n Monday\, July 14th – Thursday\, July 17th\n\n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. Campsites are often remote dispersed sites with no running water or pit toilets. \nSUWA provides dinners during the project dates as well as snacks and drinks during workdays. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals (breakfast\, lunch) during their stay. \n\nVolunteer Responsibilities \nParticipants are responsible for their own food\, water and camping gear as well as transportation to and from the project site(s). Volunteers should plan to be away from camp all day each of the work days. A recommended packlist will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter (4) weeks prior to the start date. If camping gear is a barrier to your attendance\, please reach out to the Project Lead to discuss options. \n\nRegistration & Acceptance Timeline \nA 2025 General Volunteer Application is required for this project. \n\nOnce we have received your application\, you will receive a confirmation email within (5) working days of submission.\nWe log all applications until (8) weeks prior to the project. At this point\, you will first receive an email confirming whether you have been placed on the“project roster” or a “waitlist.” If you are selected for the project roster\, you will then complete a Volunteer Agreement.\nAt (4) weeks before the project start date\, registered and confirmed participants will receive a Welcome Letter with a comprehensive itinerary\, including: driving instructions\, a Project Map for mobile devices (when applicable)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and any additional information pertinent to the project.\nWithin (2) weeks of the project you will receive a direct call from the Project Lead to answer any additional questions you may have.\nIndividuals on the waitlist will be contacted if space opens due to cancellation within (2) weeks of the project start date.\n\nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please do not hesitate to contact us here. \nAPPLY NOW \n 
URL:https://suwa.org/events/bears-ears-elk-ridge/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTSTAMP:20250311T034607
CREATED:20250130T173055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T173055Z
UID:10000550-1753747200-1754006399@suwa.org
SUMMARY:Tavaputs Plateau: WSA Protection & Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:**THIS PROJECT REMAINS IN DEVELOPMENT** \n Contact volunteer@suwa.org for more information. \nThe Landscape \nWinter Ridge Wilderness Study Area (WSA) is located on the Tavaputs Plateau within the Book Cliffs in east-central Utah. Relatively shallow canyons within Winter Ridge WSA drain northward toward the Uinta Basin\, altering their directional course to join the Green River as it cuts southward through Desolation & Gray Canyons. Year-round populations of cougar\, elk\, mule deer\, and black bear frequent this remote\, high-elevation region\, in addition to six sensitive animal species including peregrine falcons and bald eagles. \n\nThe Work \nWe will support the Bureau of Land Management’s Vernal Field Office in their efforts to install boundary signage to inform visitors of protected areas and encourage responsible recreation. \nThis project will focus on natural resource protection and off-road vehicle travel and compliance. \nWork task may include: \n\nInstallation of educational signage to prevent future incursions;\nRaking\, vertical mulching\, and other surface naturalization strategies;\nPlacing heavy stone and downed logs to naturalize the impacted travel area;\nBuilding or repairing fences to clarify WSA boundaries.\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. \nProject Rating \nModerate – Expect walking or hiking on uneven terrain; work vehicles will likely be nearby or a short walk away. Project work may include mid- to heavy-lifting\, various tool use such as raking and shovelling\, and potential to carry fencing\, signage or natural materials.  \nAll projects take place outdoors: Please consider your comfortability working in remote landscapes at varying elevations and under variable weather conditions. Our team strives to ensure that all projects provide meaningful work for volunteers of all abilities. Please reach out to the Project Lead if you have questions or concerns. \nVolunteers Needed: (8)\nProject Lead: Ellie Swanson\nContact: ellie@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\n Tuesday\, July 29th – Thursday\, July 31st\n\n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. Campsites are often remote dispersed sites with no running water or pit toilets. \nSUWA provides dinners during the project dates as well as snacks and drinks during workdays. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals (breakfast\, lunch) during their stay. \n\nVolunteer Responsibilities \nParticipants are responsible for their own food\, water and camping gear as well as transportation to and from the project site(s). Volunteers should plan to be away from camp all day each of the work days. A recommended packlist will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter (4) weeks prior to the start date. If camping gear is a barrier to your attendance\, please reach out to the Project Lead to discuss options. \nRegistration & Acceptance Timeline \nA 2025 General Volunteer Application is required for this project. \n\nOnce we have received your application\, you will receive a confirmation email within (5) working days of submission.\nWe log all applications until (8) weeks prior to the project. At this point\, you will first receive an email confirming whether you have been placed on the“project roster” or a “waitlist.” If you are selected for the project roster\, you will then complete a Volunteer Agreement.\nAt (4) weeks before the project start date\, registered and confirmed participants will receive a Welcome Letter with a comprehensive itinerary\, including: driving instructions\, a Project Map for mobile devices (when applicable)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and any additional information pertinent to the project.\nWithin (2) weeks of the project you will receive a direct call from the Project Lead to answer any additional questions you may have.\nIndividuals on the waitlist will be contacted if space opens due to cancellation within (2) weeks of the project start date.\n\nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please do not hesitate to contact us here. \nAPPLY NOW \n 
URL:https://suwa.org/events/tavaputs-plateau-wsa-protection-monitoring/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250808
DTSTAMP:20250311T034607
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T173103Z
UID:10000551-1754352000-1754611199@suwa.org
SUMMARY:Yampa Wilds: WSA Boundary Implementation
DESCRIPTION:**THIS PROJECT REMAINS IN DEVELOPMENT** \n Contact volunteer@suwa.org for more information. \nThe Landscape \nDaniels Canyon Wilderness Study Area (WSA) is located along Cub Creek near Dinosaur National Monument in Utah’s northeastern corner. Downstream of the WSA lies Josie Bassett Morris’ homestead that she built and occupied from 1913 to 1964\, offering a glimpse into the area’s reputation of tenacious pioneer settlers – some with a penchant for cattle rustling. This rugged area boasts incredible views toward Dinosaur National Monument and its geologic wonders. \nWe will support the Bureau of Land Management’s Vernal Field Office in their efforts to install boundary signage to inform visitors of protected areas and encourage responsible recreation. \n\nThe Work \nWe will support the Bureau of Land Management’s Vernal Field Office in their efforts to install boundary signage to inform visitors of protected areas and encourage responsible recreation. \nThis project will focus on natural resource protection and off-road vehicle travel and compliance. \nWork task may include: \n\nInstallation of educational signage to prevent future incursions;\nRaking\, vertical mulching and other surface naturalization strategies;\nPlacing heavy stone and downed logs to naturalize the impacted travel area;\nBuilding or repairing fences to clarify WSA boundaries.\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. \nProject Rating \nModerate – Expect walking or hiking on uneven terrain; work vehicles will likely be nearby or a short walk away. Project work may include mid- to heavy-lifting\, various tool use such as raking and shovelling\, and potential to carry fencing\, signage or natural materials.  \nAll projects take place outdoors: Please consider your comfortability working in remote landscapes at varying elevations and under variable weather conditions. Our team strives to ensure that all projects provide meaningful work for volunteers of all abilities. Please reach out to the Project Lead if you have questions or concerns. \nVolunteers Needed: (6)\nProject Lead: Talitha McGuire\nContact: talitha@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\n Tuesday\, August 5th – Thursday\, August 7th\n\n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. Campsites are often remote dispersed sites with no running water or pit toilets. \nSUWA provides dinners during the project dates as well as snacks and drinks during workdays. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals (breakfast\, lunch) during their stay. \n\nVolunteer Responsibilities \nParticipants are responsible for their own food\, water and camping gear as well as transportation to and from the project site(s). Volunteers should plan to be away from camp all day each of the work days. A recommended packlist will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter (4) weeks prior to the start date. If camping gear is a barrier to your attendance\, please reach out to the Project Lead to discuss options. \n\nRegistration & Acceptance Timeline \nA 2025 General Volunteer Application is required for this project. \n\nOnce we have received your application\, you will receive a confirmation email within (5) working days of submission.\nWe log all applications until (8) weeks prior to the project. At this point\, you will first receive an email confirming whether you have been placed on the“project roster” or a “waitlist.” If you are selected for the project roster\, you will then complete a Volunteer Agreement.\nAt (4) weeks before the project start date\, registered and confirmed participants will receive a Welcome Letter with a comprehensive itinerary\, including: driving instructions\, a Project Map for mobile devices (when applicable)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and any additional information pertinent to the project.\nWithin (2) weeks of the project you will receive a direct call from the Project Lead to answer any additional questions you may have.\nIndividuals on the waitlist will be contacted if space opens due to cancellation within (2) weeks of the project start date.\n\nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please do not hesitate to contact us here. \nAPPLY NOW \n 
URL:https://suwa.org/events/yampa-wilds-wsa-boundary-implementation/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250815
DTSTAMP:20250311T034607
CREATED:20250130T173107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T173107Z
UID:10000552-1754956800-1755215999@suwa.org
SUMMARY:Desolation Wilds: WSA Protection & Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:**THIS PROJECT REMAINS IN DEVELOPMENT** \n Contact volunteer@suwa.org for more information. \nThe Landscape \nThe Uinta Basin is Utah’s mecca for oil and gas production\, but just to the south lies the Tavaputs Plateau’s biological and geological diversity that extends to the Book Cliffs\, an escarpment paralleling the I-70 corridor between Price\, UT and Grand Junction\, CO. Nine Mile Canyon provides visitors with opportunities to view prehistoric pictographs and petroglyphs in such density that it is often described as “the world’s longest art gallery.” Further south lies Desolation Canyon Wilderness Study Area (WSA)\, the largest BLM-managed WSA in the lower 48. The Green River cuts through this region\, a box elder and cottonwood-lined riparian corridor with high-elevation aspen forests more than a mile above on its rim. \n\nThe Work \nWe will support the Bureau of Land Management’s Vernal Field Office in their efforts to install boundary signage to inform visitors of protected areas and encourage responsible recreation. \nThis project will focus on natural resource protection and off-road vehicle travel and compliance. \nWork task may include: \n\nInstallation of educational signage to prevent future incursions;\nRaking\, vertical mulching\, and other surface naturalization strategies;\nPlacing heavy stone and downed logs to naturalize the impacted travel area;\nBuilding or repairing fences to clarify WSA boundaries.\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. \nProject Rating \nModerate – Expect walking or hiking on uneven terrain; work vehicles will likely be nearby or a short walk away. Project work may include mid- to heavy-lifting\, various tool use such as raking and shoveling\, and potential to carry fencing\, signage or natural materials.  \nAll projects take place outdoors: Please consider your comfortability working in remote landscapes at varying elevations and under variable weather conditions. Our team strives to ensure that all projects provide meaningful work for volunteers of all abilities. Please reach out to the Project Lead if you have questions or concerns. \nVolunteers Needed: (8)\nProject Lead: Ellie Swanson\nContact: ellie@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\n Tuesday\, August 12th – Thursday\, August 14th\n\n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. Campsites are often remote dispersed sites with no running water or pit toilets. \nSUWA provides dinners during the project dates as well as snacks and drinks during workdays. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals (breakfast\, lunch) during their stay. \n\nVolunteer Responsibilities \nParticipants are responsible for their own food\, water and camping gear as well as transportation to and from the project site(s). Volunteers should plan to be away from camp all day each of the work days. A recommended packlist will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter (4) weeks prior to the start date. If camping gear is a barrier to your attendance\, please reach out to the Project Lead to discuss options. \n\nRegistration & Acceptance Timeline \nA 2025 General Volunteer Application is required for this project. \n\nOnce we have received your application\, you will receive a confirmation email within (5) working days of submission.\nWe log all applications until (8) weeks prior to the project. At this point\, you will first receive an email confirming whether you have been placed on the“project roster” or a “waitlist.” If you are selected for the project roster\, you will then complete a Volunteer Agreement.\nAt (4) weeks before the project start date\, registered and confirmed participants will receive a Welcome Letter with a comprehensive itinerary\, including: driving instructions\, a Project Map for mobile devices (when applicable)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and any additional information pertinent to the project.\nWithin (2) weeks of the project you will receive a direct call from the Project Lead to answer any additional questions you may have.\nIndividuals on the waitlist will be contacted if space opens due to cancellation within (2) weeks of the project start date.\n\nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please do not hesitate to contact us here. \nAPPLY NOW \n 
URL:https://suwa.org/events/desolation-wilds-wsa-protection-monitoring/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTSTAMP:20250311T034607
CREATED:20250130T173114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T173114Z
UID:10000554-1757548800-1757894399@suwa.org
SUMMARY:Grand Staircase - Escalante: Backpacking & Impact Remediation
DESCRIPTION:**THIS PROJECT INVOLVES MULTI-DAY BACKPACKING** \nThe Landscape \nThe 1.7 million-acre Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is an extraordinary landscape. The monument is world renowned for its remarkable paleontological discoveries\, stunning scenery\, and outstanding recreational opportunities. Local communities have benefited with significant increases in tourism\, new businesses\, population growth\, and higher per capita income. Since its designation in 1996\, Grand Staircase-Escalante has come to be known as the “Science Monument”—yielding several new species of dinosaur and other paleontological finds and providing habitat for 650 bee species\, many that are endemic to the area. \nThe area has incredible camping\, hiking and other recreational opportunities. Places like Calf Creek\, Peekaboo and Spooky Canyon\, Coyote Gulch\, and the Hole-in-the-Rock Road are well-known\, and as a result\, require consistent management to protect the region’s resources. The Escalante River and its tributaries cut through one of several Instant Study Areas (ISAs)\, which automatically qualified for Wilderness Study because of their pre-FLPMA (Federal Land Policy and Management Act) status as Primitive or Outstanding Natural Areas. Box-Death Hollow ISA experiences impact to its soils and vegetation from hikers and backpackers traveling in the corridor from several access points. \n\nThe Work \nThis project will focus on natural resource protection and camping compliance. Expect to engage in: \n\nRaking\, vertical mulching\, and other surface naturalization strategies;\nPlacing heavy stone and downed logs;\nInstallation of educational signage;\nBuilding fences to clarify dispersed camping areas.\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. \n\nProject Rating \nStrenuous – Expect hiking over uneven terrain. Project work may include lots of lifting and tool use. Strenuous trips often involve large fencing projects in which materials need to be carried into work sites\, or backpacking trips in which participants are responsible for hiking in tools and personal overnight gear to work and campsites. \nAll projects take place outdoors: Please consider your comfortability working in remote landscapes at varying elevations and under variable weather conditions. Our team strives to ensure that all projects provide meaningful work for volunteers of all abilities. Please reach out to the Project Lead if you have questions or concerns. \nVolunteers Needed: (6)\nProject Lead: Ellie Swanson\nContact: ellie@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\n Thursday\, September 11th – Sunday\, September 14th\n\n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. Campsites are often remote dispersed sites with no running water or pit toilets. \nSUWA provides dinners during the project dates as well as snacks and drinks during workdays. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals (breakfast\, lunch) during their stay. \n\nVolunteer Responsibilities \nParticipants are responsible for their own food\, water and camping gear as well as transportation to and from the project site(s). Volunteers should plan to be away from camp all day each of the work days. A recommended packlist will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter (4) weeks prior to the start date. If camping gear is a barrier to your attendance\, please reach out to the Project Lead to discuss options. \n\nRegistration & Acceptance Timeline \nA 2025 General Volunteer Application is required for this project. \n\nOnce we have received your application\, you will receive a confirmation email within (5) working days of submission.\nWe log all applications until (8) weeks prior to the project. At this point\, you will first receive an email confirming whether you have been placed on the“project roster” or a “waitlist.” If you are selected for the project roster\, you will then complete a Volunteer Agreement.\nAt (4) weeks before the project start date\, registered and confirmed participants will receive a Welcome Letter with a comprehensive itinerary\, including: driving instructions\, a Project Map for mobile devices (when applicable)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and any additional information pertinent to the project.\nWithin (2) weeks of the project you will receive a direct call from the Project Lead to answer any additional questions you may have.\nIndividuals on the waitlist will be contacted if space opens due to cancellation within (2) weeks of the project start date.\n\nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please do not hesitate to contact us here. \nAPPLY NOW \n 
URL:https://suwa.org/events/grand-staircase-escalante-backpacking-impact-remediation/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTSTAMP:20250311T034607
CREATED:20250130T173122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T173122Z
UID:10000555-1758240000-1758499199@suwa.org
SUMMARY:Latino Conservation Week - Canyon Country Stewardship Program
DESCRIPTION:**THIS PROJECT IS RESERVED FOR LATINO CONSERVATION WEEK PARTICIPANTS** \nSUWA occasionally reserves projects for student groups\, nonprofits\, and other organizations seeking to engage on the issues primary to our mission. \nContact volunteer@suwa.org for more information. \nThe Landscape \nA multitude of Wilderness Study Areas constitute Moab’s periurban wilderness – magnificent in their scope despite an onslaught of pressures from the nearby community’s thriving recreation industry. Vast proposed wilderness features are cut by canyons drawn by perennial streams and ephemeral washes\, lush with riparian vegetation. Pinyon-juniper forest fills out the higher elevations above an expanse of Navajo sandstone domes\, fins and arches. \nOff-road vehicle use\, mountain biking\, and popular hiking routes flank nearby Wilderness Study Areas\, putting pressure on boundaries and jeopardizing the integrity of the resource. We work with the local Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to manage for these recreation impacts where they impede upon wilderness-quality lands. \n\nThe Work \nThis project will focus on natural resource protection and off-road vehicle travel and compliance. Expect to engage in: \n\nRaking\, vertical mulching\, and other surface naturalization strategies;\nPlacing heavy stone and downed logs to naturalize the impacted travel area;\nInstallation of educational signage to prevent future incursions;\nBuilding fences to clarify Wilderness Study Area boundaries.\n\nProject Rating \nModerate – Expect walking or hiking on uneven terrain; work vehicles will likely be nearby or a short walk away. Project work may include mid- to heavy-lifting\, various tool use such as raking and shoveling\, and potential to carry fencing\, signage or natural materials.  \nAll projects take place outdoors: Please consider your comfortability working in remote landscapes at varying elevations and under variable weather conditions. Our team strives to ensure that all projects provide meaningful work for volunteers of all abilities. Please reach out to the Project Lead if you have questions or concerns. \nVolunteers Needed: (12)\nProject Lead: Ellie Swanson\nContact: ellie@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\nFriday\, September 19th – Sunday\, September 21st\n\n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. Campsites are often remote dispersed sites with no running water or pit toilets. \nSUWA provides dinners during the project dates as well as snacks and drinks during workdays. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals (breakfast\, lunch) during their stay. \n\nVolunteer Responsibilities \nParticipants are responsible for their own food\, water and camping gear as well as transportation to and from the project site(s). Volunteers should plan to be away from camp all day each of the work days. A recommended packlist will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter (4) weeks prior to the start date. If camping gear is a barrier to your attendance\, please reach out to the Project Lead to discuss options. \n\nRegistration & Acceptance Timeline \nA 2025 General Volunteer Application is required for this project. \n\nOnce we have received your application\, you will receive a confirmation email within (5) working days of submission.\nWe log all applications until (8) weeks prior to the project. At this point\, you will first receive an email confirming whether you have been placed on the“project roster” or a “waitlist.” If you are selected for the project roster\, you will then complete a Volunteer Agreement.\nAt (4) weeks before the project start date\, registered and confirmed participants will receive a Welcome Letter with a comprehensive itinerary\, including: driving instructions\, a Project Map for mobile devices (when applicable)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and any additional information pertinent to the project.\nWithin (2) weeks of the project you will receive a direct call from the Project Lead to answer any additional questions you may have.\nIndividuals on the waitlist will be contacted if space opens due to cancellation within (2) weeks of the project start date.\n\nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please do not hesitate to contact us here. \nAPPLY NOW \n 
URL:https://suwa.org/events/latino-conservation-week-canyon-country-stewardship-program/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929
DTSTAMP:20250311T034607
CREATED:20250130T173128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T173128Z
UID:10000556-1758844800-1759103999@suwa.org
SUMMARY:Beaver Dam Wash: Wilderness Implementation
DESCRIPTION:The Landscape \nThe wilderness lands of Washington County in the southwestern corner of Utah are diverse and extensive. Through the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009\, Congress designated approximately 129\,300 acres of Bureau of Land Management (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. These lands provide opportunities for primitive recreational activities\, including hiking\, equestrian trail riding\, canyoneering and camping. 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 \nThis project will focus on natural resource protection and off-road vehicle travel and camping compliance. \nExpect to engage in: \n\nRaking\, vertical mulching\, and other surface naturalization strategies;\nPlacing heavy stone and downed logs to naturalize the impacted travel area;\nInstallation of educational signage to prevent future incursions.\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. \nProject Rating \nModerate – Expect walking or hiking on uneven terrain; work vehicles will likely be nearby or a short walk away. Project work may include mid- to heavy-lifting\, various tool use such as raking and shovelling\, and potential to carry fencing\, signage or natural materials.  \nAll projects take place outdoors: Please consider your comfortability working in remote landscapes at varying elevations and under variable weather conditions. Our team strives to ensure that all projects provide meaningful work for volunteers of all abilities. Please reach out to the Project Lead if you have questions or concerns. \nVolunteers Needed: (8)\nProject Lead: Talitha McGuire\nContact: talitha@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\n Friday\, September 26th – Sunday\, September 28th\n\n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. Campsites are often remote dispersed sites with no running water or pit toilets. \nSUWA provides dinners during the project dates as well as snacks and drinks during workdays. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals (breakfast\, lunch) during their stay. \n\nVolunteer Responsibilities \nParticipants are responsible for their own food\, water and camping gear as well as transportation to and from the project site(s). Volunteers should plan to be away from camp all day each of the work days. A recommended packlist will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter (4) weeks prior to the start date. If camping gear is a barrier to your attendance\, please reach out to the Project Lead to discuss options. \n\nRegistration & Acceptance Timeline \nA 2025 General Volunteer Application is required for this project. \n\nOnce we have received your application\, you will receive a confirmation email within (5) working days of submission.\nWe log all applications until (8) weeks prior to the project. At this point\, you will first receive an email confirming whether you have been placed on the“project roster” or a “waitlist.” If you are selected for the project roster\, you will then complete a Volunteer Agreement.\nAt (4) weeks before the project start date\, registered and confirmed participants will receive a Welcome Letter with a comprehensive itinerary\, including: driving instructions\, a Project Map for mobile devices (when applicable)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and any additional information pertinent to the project.\nWithin (2) weeks of the project you will receive a direct call from the Project Lead to answer any additional questions you may have.\nIndividuals on the waitlist will be contacted if space opens due to cancellation within (2) weeks of the project start date.\n\nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please do not hesitate to contact us here. \nAPPLY NOW \n 
URL:https://suwa.org/events/beaver-dam-wash-wilderness-implementation/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTSTAMP:20250311T034607
CREATED:20250130T173137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T173137Z
UID:10000557-1759968000-1760313599@suwa.org
SUMMARY:Grand Staircase - Escalante: Circle Cliffs Remediation
DESCRIPTION:The Landscape \nThe 1.7 million-acre Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is an extraordinary landscape. The monument is world renowned for its remarkable paleontological discoveries\, stunning scenery\, and outstanding recreational opportunities. Local communities have benefited with significant increases in tourism\, new businesses\, population growth\, and higher per capita income. Since its designation in 1996\, Grand Staircase-Escalante has come to be known as the “Science Monument”—yielding several new species of dinosaur and other paleontological finds and providing habitat for 650 bee species\, many that are endemic to the area. \nThe area has incredible camping\, hiking and other recreational opportunities. Places like Calf Creek\, Peekaboo and Spooky Canyon\, Coyote Gulch\, and the Hole-in-the-Rock Road are well-known\, and as a result\, require consistent management to protect the region’s resources. In the Circle Cliffs\, a zone in the northeastern corner of the Monument between Boulder Mountain and Capitol Reef National Park\, BLM-managed lands abut Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (GCNRA) lands and create a need for on-the-ground remediation work. \n\nThe Work \nThis project will focus on natural resource protection and camping compliance. Expect to engage in: \n\nRaking\, vertical mulching\, and other surface naturalization strategies;\nPlacing heavy stone and downed logs to naturalize the impacted travel area;\nInstallation of educational signage to prevent future incursions.\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. \nProject Rating \nModerate – Expect walking or hiking on uneven terrain; work vehicles will likely be nearby or a short walk away. Project work may include mid- to heavy-lifting\, various tool use such as raking and shoveling\, and potential to carry fencing\, signage or natural materials.  \nAll projects take place outdoors: Please consider your comfortability working in remote landscapes at varying elevations and under variable weather conditions. Our team strives to ensure that all projects provide meaningful work for volunteers of all abilities. Please reach out to the Project Lead if you have questions or concerns. \nVolunteers Needed: (8)\nProject Lead: Talitha McGuire\nContact: talitha@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\n Thursday\, October 9th – Sunday\, October 12th\n\n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. Campsites are often remote dispersed sites with no running water or pit toilets. \nSUWA provides dinners during the project dates as well as snacks and drinks during workdays. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals (breakfast\, lunch) during their stay. \n\nVolunteer Responsibilities \nParticipants are responsible for their own food\, water and camping gear as well as transportation to and from the project site(s). Volunteers should plan to be away from camp all day each of the work days. A recommended packlist will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter (4) weeks prior to the start date. If camping gear is a barrier to your attendance\, please reach out to the Project Lead to discuss options. \n\nRegistration & Acceptance Timeline \nA 2025 General Volunteer Application is required for this project. \n\nOnce we have received your application\, you will receive a confirmation email within (5) working days of submission.\nWe log all applications until (8) weeks prior to the project. At this point\, you will first receive an email confirming whether you have been placed on the“project roster” or a “waitlist.” If you are selected for the project roster\, you will then complete a Volunteer Agreement.\nAt (4) weeks before the project start date\, registered and confirmed participants will receive a Welcome Letter with a comprehensive itinerary\, including: driving instructions\, a Project Map for mobile devices (when applicable)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and any additional information pertinent to the project.\nWithin (2) weeks of the project you will receive a direct call from the Project Lead to answer any additional questions you may have.\nIndividuals on the waitlist will be contacted if space opens due to cancellation within (2) weeks of the project start date.\n\nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please do not hesitate to contact us here. \nAPPLY NOW \n 
URL:https://suwa.org/events/grand-staircase-escalante-circle-cliffs-remediation/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTSTAMP:20250311T034607
CREATED:20250130T173143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T173143Z
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SUMMARY:Bears Ears: Beef Basin
DESCRIPTION:The Landscape \nBeef 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 the same protections in recent decades. However\, when President Obama used his authority under the Antiquities Act to designate Bears Ears National Monument in 2016\, he granted a new layer of protection to some of the most spectacular places in southern Utah – including Beef Basin and Indian Creek. Equally important\, the proclamation elevated the voices of the Native American tribes who have ancestral ties to the region. The area has many well-preserved Ancestral Puebloan cultural sites\, as it has been inhabited by prehistoric farmers across the millennia. \n\nThe Work \nThis project will focus on natural and cultural resource protection\, and off-road vehicle travel and camping compliance. \n\nRaking\, vertical mulching\, and other surface naturalization strategies;\nPlacing heavy stone and downed logs to naturalize the impacted travel area;\nInstallation of educational signage to prevent future incursions and protect sensitive cultural sites.\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. \nProject Rating \nModerate – Expect walking or hiking on uneven terrain; work vehicles will likely be nearby or a short walk away. Project work may include mid- to heavy-lifting\, various tool use such as raking and shoveling\, and potential to carry fencing\, signage or natural materials.  \nAll projects take place outdoors: Please consider your comfortability working in remote landscapes at varying elevations and under variable weather conditions. Our team strives to ensure that all projects provide meaningful work for volunteers of all abilities. Please reach out to the Project Lead if you have questions or concerns. \nVolunteers Needed: (8)\nProject Lead: Ellie Swanson\nContact: ellie@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\n Thursday\, October 16th – Sunday\, October 19th\n\n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. Campsites are often remote dispersed sites with no running water or pit toilets. \nSUWA provides dinners during the project dates as well as snacks and drinks during workdays. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals (breakfast\, lunch) during their stay. \n\nVolunteer Responsibilities \nParticipants are responsible for their own food\, water and camping gear as well as transportation to and from the project site(s). Volunteers should plan to be away from camp all day each of the work days. A recommended packlist will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter (4) weeks prior to the start date. If camping gear is a barrier to your attendance\, please reach out to the Project Lead to discuss options. \n\nRegistration & Acceptance Timeline \nA 2025 General Volunteer Application is required for this project. \n\nOnce we have received your application\, you will receive a confirmation email within (5) working days of submission.\nWe log all applications until (8) weeks prior to the project. At this point\, you will first receive an email confirming whether you have been placed on the“project roster” or a “waitlist.” If you are selected for the project roster\, you will then complete a Volunteer Agreement.\nAt (4) weeks before the project start date\, registered and confirmed participants will receive a Welcome Letter with a comprehensive itinerary\, including: driving instructions\, a Project Map for mobile devices (when applicable)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and any additional information pertinent to the project.\nWithin (2) weeks of the project you will receive a direct call from the Project Lead to answer any additional questions you may have.\nIndividuals on the waitlist will be contacted if space opens due to cancellation within (2) weeks of the project start date.\n\nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please do not hesitate to contact us here. \nAPPLY NOW \n 
URL:https://suwa.org/events/bears-ears-beef-basin/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stewardship Program":MAILTO:volunteer@suwa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTSTAMP:20250311T034607
CREATED:20250130T173148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T183341Z
UID:10000559-1761177600-1761523199@suwa.org
SUMMARY:Grand Staircase-Escalante: Paria River Protection - FULL
DESCRIPTION:**THIS PROJECT IS FULL** \nSUWA occasionally reserves projects for student groups\, nonprofits\, and other organizations seeking to engage on the issues primary to our mission. \nContact volunteer@suwa.org for more information. \nThe Landscape \nThe 1.7 million-acre Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is an extraordinary landscape. The monument is world-renowned for its remarkable paleontological discoveries\, stunning scenery\, and outstanding recreational opportunities. Local communities have benefited with significant increases in tourism\, new businesses\, population growth\, and higher per capita income. Since its designation in 1996\, Grand Staircase-Escalante has come to be known as the “Science Monument”—yielding several new species of dinosaur and other paleontological finds and providing habitat for 650 bee species\, many that are endemic to the area. \nThe area has incredible camping\, hiking and other recreational opportunities. The Paria River flows off of the Paunsaugant Plateau\, traversing Wilderness Study Areas (WSAs) and a designated Wilderness area before meeting the Colorado River just beyond the Vermilion Cliffs. Visitorship has boomed at specific sites along the Utah side of the Arizona Strip\, creating a need for on-the-ground support to mitigate travel and camping impacts. \n\nThe Work \nThis project will focus on natural resource protection and off-road vehicle travel and camping compliance. Expect to engage in: \n\nRaking\, vertical mulching\, and other surface naturalization strategies;\nPlacing heavy stone and downed logs to naturalize the impacted travel area;\nInstallation of educational signage to prevent future incursions;\nCleaning and naturalizing fire rings;\nGraffiti remediation.\n\nAll work tools will be provided including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. \nProject Rating \nModerate – Expect walking or hiking on uneven terrain; work vehicles will likely be nearby or a short walk away. Project work may include mid- to heavy-lifting\, various tool use such as raking and shovelling\, and potential to carry fencing\, signage or natural materials.  \nAll projects take place outdoors: Please consider your comfortability working in remote landscapes at varying elevations and under variable weather conditions. Our team strives to ensure that all projects provide meaningful work for volunteers of all abilities. Please reach out to the Project Lead if you have questions or concerns. \nVolunteers Needed: (8)\nProject Lead: Talitha McGuire\nContact: talitha@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\n Thursday\, October 23rd – Sunday\, October 26th\n\n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. Campsites are often remote dispersed sites with no running water or pit toilets. \nSUWA provides dinners during the project dates as well as snacks and drinks during workdays. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals (breakfast\, lunch) during their stay. \n\nVolunteer Responsibilities \nParticipants are responsible for their own food\, water and camping gear as well as transportation to and from the project site(s). Volunteers should plan to be away from camp all day each of the work days. A recommended packlist will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter (4) weeks prior to the start date. If camping gear is a barrier to your attendance\, please reach out to the Project Lead to discuss options. \n\nRegistration & Acceptance Timeline \nA 2025 General Volunteer Application is required for this project. \n\nOnce we have received your application\, you will receive a confirmation email within (5) working days of submission.\nWe log all applications until (8) weeks prior to the project. At this point\, you will first receive an email confirming whether you have been placed on the“project roster” or a “waitlist.” If you are selected for the project roster\, you will then complete a Volunteer Agreement.\nAt (4) weeks before the project start date\, registered and confirmed participants will receive a Welcome Letter with a comprehensive itinerary\, including: driving instructions\, a Project Map for mobile devices (when applicable)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and any additional information pertinent to the project.\nWithin (2) weeks of the project you will receive a direct call from the Project Lead to answer any additional questions you may have.\nIndividuals on the waitlist will be contacted if space opens due to cancellation within (2) weeks of the project start date.\n\nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please do not hesitate to contact us here. \nAPPLY NOW \n 
URL:https://suwa.org/events/grand-staircase-escalante-paria-river-protection/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251030
DTSTAMP:20250311T034607
CREATED:20250130T173154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T173154Z
UID:10000562-1761523200-1761782399@suwa.org
SUMMARY:San Rafael Swell: Wilderness Implementation 2
DESCRIPTION:The Landscape \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. \nHowever\, in the years since designation\, on-the-ground management is still needed to implement the designated wilderness. The San Rafael River and its remote\, labyrinthine tributaries cut a gorge through one such Wilderness unit\, but non-permitted off-road travel threatens cultural and historic sites and the unique ecology of the nearby Salt Wash. \n\nThe Work \nThis project will focus on wilderness implementation\, specifically involving fence installation\, off-road vehicle travel and camping compliance\, as well as installing educational signage to ensure natural resource protection. Expect to engage in: \n\nBuilding fences to delineate motorized use boundaries;\nRaking\, vertical mulching\, and other surface naturalization strategies;\nPlacing heavy stone and downed logs to naturalize the impacted travel area;\nInstallation of educational signage to prevent future incursions.\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. \nProject Rating \nStrenuous – Expect hiking over uneven terrain. Project work may include lots of lifting and tool use. Strenuous trips often involve large fencing projects in which materials need to be carried into work sites\, or backpacking trips in which participants are responsible for hiking in tools and personal overnight gear to work and campsites. This trip is NOT a backpacking trip\, but it will involve moving heavy materials. \nAll projects take place outdoors: Please consider your comfortability working in remote landscapes at varying elevations and under variable weather conditions. Our team strives to ensure that all projects provide meaningful work for volunteers of all abilities. Please reach out to the Project Lead if you have questions or concerns. \nVolunteers Needed: (8)\nProject Lead: Ellie Swanson\nContact: ellie@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\n Monday\, October 27th – Wednesday\, October 29th\n\n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. Campsites are often remote dispersed sites with no running water or pit toilets. \nSUWA provides dinners during the project dates as well as snacks and drinks during workdays. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals (breakfast\, lunch) during their stay. \n\nVolunteer Responsibilities \nParticipants are responsible for their own food\, water and camping gear as well as transportation to and from the project site(s). Volunteers should plan to be away from camp all day each of the work days. A recommended packlist will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter (4) weeks prior to the start date. If camping gear is a barrier to your attendance\, please reach out to the Project Lead to discuss options. \n\nRegistration & Acceptance Timeline \nA 2025 General Volunteer Application is required for this project. \n\nOnce we have received your application\, you will receive a confirmation email within (5) working days of submission.\nWe log all applications until (8) weeks prior to the project. At this point\, you will first receive an email confirming whether you have been placed on the“project roster” or a “waitlist.” If you are selected for the project roster\, you will then complete a Volunteer Agreement.\nAt (4) weeks before the project start date\, registered and confirmed participants will receive a Welcome Letter with a comprehensive itinerary\, including: driving instructions\, a Project Map for mobile devices (when applicable)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and any additional information pertinent to the project.\nWithin (2) weeks of the project you will receive a direct call from the Project Lead to answer any additional questions you may have.\nIndividuals on the waitlist will be contacted if space opens due to cancellation within (2) weeks of the project start date.\n\nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please do not hesitate to contact us here. \nAPPLY NOW \n 
URL:https://suwa.org/events/san-rafael-swell-wilderness-implementation-2/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTSTAMP:20250311T034607
CREATED:20250130T173158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T173158Z
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SUMMARY:Bears Ears: Cedar Mesa Naturalization 2
DESCRIPTION:The Landscape \nWith the designation of Bears Ears National Monument on December 28th\, 2016\, a new layer of protection was granted to some of the most spectacular places in southern Utah. Cedar Mesa\, a canyon-cut expanse of pinyon-juniper forest\, offers a refuge for wildlife and humans alike. Cedar Mesa holds a wide variety cultural sites\, and is still used by tribes throughout the region for medicinal plant gathering\, firewood collection\, and other cultural uses. This is a living\, breathing\, sacred landscape. \nDue to the breath-taking landscape and its rich cultural history\, Cedar Mesa is a popular region for visitors. As a result\, our projects within the monument support federal agencies in protecting natural and cultural resources. In addition\, SUWA focuses on Wilderness Study Area (WSA) management\, ensuring that non-designated motorized use off of established roads within the Monument does not lead to resource damage. \n\nThe Work \nThis project will focus on natural and cultural resource protection. Expect to engage in: \n\nRaking\, vertical mulching and other surface naturalization strategies;\nInstallation of educational signage to prevent future incursions;\nCleaning and naturalizing fire rings.\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. \nProject Rating \nModerate – Expect walking or hiking on uneven terrain; work vehicles will likely be nearby or a short walk away. Project work may include mid- to heavy-lifting\, various tool use such as raking and shoveling\, and potential to carry fencing\, signage or natural materials.  \nAll projects take place outdoors: Please consider your comfortability working in remote landscapes at varying elevations and under variable weather conditions. Our team strives to ensure that all projects provide meaningful work for volunteers of all abilities. Please reach out to the Project Lead if you have questions or concerns. \nVolunteers Needed: (8)\nProject Lead: Talitha McGuire\nContact: talitha@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\nMonday\, November 3rd – Thursday\, November 6th\n\n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. Campsites are often remote dispersed sites with no running water or pit toilets. \nSUWA provides dinners during the project dates as well as snacks and drinks during workdays. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals (breakfast\, lunch) during their stay. \n\nVolunteer Responsibilities \nParticipants are responsible for their own food\, water and camping gear as well as transportation to and from the project site(s). Volunteers should plan to be away from camp all day each of the work days. A recommended packlist will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter (4) weeks prior to the start date. If camping gear is a barrier to your attendance\, please reach out to the Project Lead to discuss options. \n\nRegistration & Acceptance Timeline \nA 2025 General Volunteer Application is required for this project. \n\nOnce we have received your application\, you will receive a confirmation email within (5) working days of submission.\nWe log all applications until (8) weeks prior to the project. At this point\, you will first receive an email confirming whether you have been placed on the“project roster” or a “waitlist.” If you are selected for the project roster\, you will then complete a Volunteer Agreement.\nAt (4) weeks before the project start date\, registered and confirmed participants will receive a Welcome Letter with a comprehensive itinerary\, including: driving instructions\, a Project Map for mobile devices (when applicable)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and any additional information pertinent to the project.\nWithin (2) weeks of the project you will receive a direct call from the Project Lead to answer any additional questions you may have.\nIndividuals on the waitlist will be contacted if space opens due to cancellation within (2) weeks of the project start date.\n\nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please do not hesitate to contact us here. \nAPPLY NOW \n 
URL:https://suwa.org/events/bears-ears-cedar-mesa-naturalization-2/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251108
DTSTAMP:20250311T034607
CREATED:20250130T173203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T173203Z
UID:10000560-1762214400-1762559999@suwa.org
SUMMARY:Washington County Wilderness
DESCRIPTION:The Landscape \nThe wilderness lands of Washington County in the southwestern corner of Utah are diverse and extensive. Through the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009\, Congress designated approximately 129\,300 acres of Bureau of Land Management (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. These lands provide opportunities for primitive recreational activities\, including hiking\, equestrian trail riding\, canyoneering and camping. 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 \nThis project will focus on natural resource protection and off-road vehicle travel and camping compliance. \nExpect to engage in: \n\nRaking\, vertical mulching\, and other surface naturalization strategies;\nPlacing heavy stone and downed logs to naturalize the impacted travel area;\nInstallation of educational signage to prevent future incursions.\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. \nProject Rating \nModerate – Expect walking or hiking on uneven terrain; work vehicles will likely be nearby or a short walk away. Project work may include mid- to heavy-lifting\, various tool use such as raking and shovelling\, and potential to carry fencing\, signage or natural materials. \nAll projects take place outdoors: Please consider your comfortability working in remote landscapes at varying elevations and under variable weather conditions. Our team strives to ensure that all projects provide meaningful work for volunteers of all abilities. Please reach out to the Project Lead if you have questions or concerns. \nVolunteers Needed: (8)\nProject Lead: Ellie Swanson\nContact: ellie@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\n Tuesday\, November 4th – Friday\, November 7th\n\n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. Campsites are often remote dispersed sites with no running water or pit toilets. \nSUWA provides dinners during the project dates as well as snacks and drinks during workdays. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals (breakfast\, lunch) during their stay. \n\nVolunteer Responsibilities \nParticipants are responsible for their own food\, water and camping gear as well as transportation to and from the project site(s). Volunteers should plan to be away from camp all day each of the work days. A recommended packlist will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter (4) weeks prior to the start date. If camping gear is a barrier to your attendance\, please reach out to the Project Lead to discuss options. \n\nRegistration & Acceptance Timeline \nA 2025 General Volunteer Application is required for this project.  \n\nOnce we have received your application\, you will receive a confirmation email within (5) working days of submission.\nWe log all applications until (8) weeks prior to the project. At this point\, you will first receive an email confirming whether you have been placed on the“project roster” or a “waitlist.” If you are selected for the project roster\, you will then complete a Volunteer Agreement.\nAt (4) weeks before the project start date\, registered and confirmed participants will receive a Welcome Letter with a comprehensive itinerary\, including: driving instructions\, a Project Map for mobile devices (when applicable)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and any additional information pertinent to the project.\nWithin (2) weeks of the project you will receive a direct call from the Project Lead to answer any additional questions you may have.\nIndividuals on the waitlist will be contacted if space opens due to cancellation within (2) weeks of the project start date.\n\nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please do not hesitate to contact us here. \nAPPLY NOW \n 
URL:https://suwa.org/events/washington-county-wilderness-2/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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