The Landscape The Sego Lily Wilderness Study Area (WSA) sits within 'The Lands In Between," which refers to an archeologically rich corridor between protected areas such as Bears Ears National […]

The Landscape The 1.7 million-acre Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is an extraordinary landscape. The monument is world renowned for its remarkable paleontological discoveries, stunning scenery, and outstanding recreational opportunities. Local […]

**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.** The Landscape With the designation of Bears Ears National Monument on December 28th, 2016, a new layer of protection was granted to some […]

**This is a roving project on high-clearance 4x4 roads in extremely remote country. Applicants will be screened for extensive backcountry travel experience. Participants will bring their own high-clearance vehicle and recovery equipment OR be willing to be a passenger in a SUWA vehicle for the extent of the project.** The Landscape The 1.7 million-acre Grand […]

**THIS PROJECT INVOLVES MULTI-DAY BACKPACKING** The Landscape With the designation of Bears Ears National Monument on December 28th, 2016, a new layer of protection was granted to some of the 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 […]

**THIS PROJECT IS FULL** SUWA occasionally reserves projects for student groups, nonprofits and other organizations seeking to engage on the issues primary to our mission. Contact volunteer@suwa.org for more information. The Landscape The 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 […]

The Landscape In October of 2021, President Biden signed a proclamation restoring Bears Ears National Monument to its full, original boundaries - reinstating protection to some of the most spectacular 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 […]

 Contact volunteer@suwa.org for more information. The Landscape On the eastern flank of the Uinta Mountains, small units of intact wilderness-quality lands support pinyon-juniper woodland intermixed with mountain mahogany, serviceberry, and big sagebrush. Ponderosa pines, remnants from last century's cooler climes, stand watch over tributaries of the Green River. Significant cultural resources such as rock art, […]

**THIS PROJECT REMAINS IN DEVELOPMENT**  Contact volunteer@suwa.org for more information. The Landscape Winter Ridge Wilderness Study Area (WSA) is located on the Tavaputs Plateau within the Book Cliffs in east-central 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 […]

This is a backpacking project designated highly strenuous. Our crew will backpack into site, camping for (2) nights to complete the project, then hike out as a team. Though the distances aren't long (4-5 mile roundtrip) the terrain is uneven and challenging. We will vet our volunteers accordingly. If you have any questions, please do […]

The Landscape The Manti-La Sal National Forest covers more than 1.2 million acres (4,900 km2) and is located in the central and southeastern parts of Utah and the extreme western part of Colorado. The La Sal Mountains are located south/southeast of Moab, Utah in Grand and San Juan Counties. The name of the range dates to Spanish times, when […]

**THIS PROJECT INVOLVES MULTI-DAY BACKPACKING** The Landscape The 1.7 million-acre Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is an extraordinary landscape. The monument is world renowned for its remarkable paleontological discoveries, stunning scenery, 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 […]

**THIS PROJECT INVOLVES WHITEWATER RAFTING** The Landscape The Westwater Canyon WSA spans the Westwater Canyon portion of the Colorado River with the eastern two-thirds of these protected lands located in the Dolores Triangle. Major tributary canyons on the east side of the river include Little Dolores, Marble, and Star canyons. A short box canyon, Little […]

The Landscape With the designation of Bears Ears National Monument on December 28th, 2016, a new layer of protection was granted to some of the most spectacular places in southern Utah, including Indian Creek, access point to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park and located in the northernmost region of the Monument. Paved roads […]

The Landscape Stansbury Island is a large island located in the Great Salt Lake west of Salt Lake City. It is part of Utah's magnificent northern landscape, but over recent years it has experienced more than its fair share of trash dumping. Let's celebrate National Public Lands Day by helping out this special place with […]

The Landscape The 1.7 million-acre Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is an extraordinary landscape. The monument is world renowned for its remarkable paleontological discoveries, stunning scenery, and outstanding recreational opportunities. Local 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 […]

The Landscape On March 12, 2019, the Emery County Public Land Management Act was signed into law as the John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act. As part 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 […]

The Landscape  Just north of Kanab, Utah, an otherworldly transition unfolds: towering red rock buttes give way to a rolling sea of pale sand dunes scattered with tall Ponderosa Pines. Delicate pockets of native grasses and shrubs stabilize the dunes and anchor the ecosystem, while the trees provide shelter and shade in an otherwise harsh […]

The Landscape Just outside of Moab and within sight of Canyonlands National Park, the red rock desert unfolds in a mesmerizing maze. Vast sandstone buttes stand out on the horizon above winding rivers, complex canyon systems, and distant mountain ranges. Sunlit Navajo sandstone domes, fins, and arches create a landscape that feels almost unreal. Desert […]

The Landscape The 1.7 million-acre Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is celebrated around the globe for its sweeping scenery, world-class recreation, and groundbreaking scientific discoveries. Since its designation in 1996, scientists have discovered multiple new dinosaur species and more than 650 species of native bees—many found nowhere else on Earth. In the southern part of the […]

The Landscape Spanning an astonishing 1.7 million acres, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is one of the most extraordinary landscapes in the American Southwest. This is a place of vast slickrock plateaus, winding canyons, towering cliffs, and night skies so dark they feel prehistoric. Every layer of rock tells a story, and in many cases, those […]

*THIS PROJECT REMAINS IN DEVELOPMENT* The Landscape Near Vernal, Utah, the Green, White, and Yampa Rivers carve winding corridors through layered cliffs and colorful badlands, linking high-elevation forests to arid lowlands. Pinyon-juniper woodlands give way to expansive sagebrush flats, while rugged ridges rise in bands of red, gray, and gold, telling a geologic story millions […]

The Landscape On March 12, 2019, the Emery County Public Land Management Act was signed into law as the John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act. As part 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 […]

The Landscape Utah’s vast West Desert is home to a number of dramatic “island” mountain ranges that rise abruptly from the desert floor: the Deep Creek Mountains, the House Range, the Wah Wahs, and many more. Each range holds its own personality, from ancient bristlecone pines and limestone cliffs to broad valleys and endless pinyon-juniper […]

**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.** **THIS IS A BACKPACKING PROJECT** If you choose to apply for this project, please include your previous backpacking experience in your application. Don't […]