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SUMMARY:Grand Staircase - Escalante: Paria Backpacking & Resource Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:**THIS PROJECT INVOLVES MULTI-DAY BACKPACKING** \nIf you choose to apply for this project\, please include your previous backpacking experience in your application. Don’t hesitate to reach out to volunteer@suwa.org to learn more about the details of this trip including mileage\, strenuous terrain\, and water availability. \nThe Landscape \nThe 1.7 million-acre Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is celebrated around the world for its sweeping scenery\, world-class recreation\, and groundbreaking scientific discoveries. Since its designation in 1996\, the Monument has earned the nickname the “Science Monument\,” yielding multiple new dinosaur species and supporting more than 650 species of native bees—many found nowhere else on Earth. In the southern part of the Monument\, the Paria River flows from the forested heights of the Paunsaugunt Plateau\, winding through remote canyons\, Wilderness Study Areas\, and designated Wilderness before joining the Colorado River near the Vermilion Cliffs. Along the way\, towering sandstone walls\, sculpted slickrock\, and quiet desert campsites create an experience that can inspire awe. \nAs word has spread\, visitation has surged—especially at popular access points along the Utah side of the ‘Arizona Strip\,’ an area of land north of the Grand Canyon bordering Utah. This is especially true of iconic sites such as ‘The Wave’ and Wire Pass\, which is home to stunning narrows. Cultural and historic sites nearby have been impacted by visitation\, leading to the need for proactive management that stewards these amazing corners of our public lands. \n\nThe Work \nVolunteers will backpack through the Northern Paria River Corridor to support the Bureau of Land Management in cleaning up fire rings and monitoring cultural sites. This work supports a healthy riparian system and leaves behind a wild landscape that visitors can continue to enjoy for its beauty and solitude. \nVolunteers will: \n\nHike in uneven terrain and in watercourses\nRemove trash\nClean up fire rings\nInstall educational signage as needed\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. Volunteers will be trained on tool use. \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)\nContact: volunteer@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\n Thursday\, October 22nd – Sunday\, October 25th\n\n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. Backpacking projects involve camping in remote locations and using wag bags for solid human waste. \nOn backpacking projects\, volunteers will need to bring all their own backpacking gear and food. Volunteers 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 2026 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-backpacking-resource-monitoring/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
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SUMMARY:Red Mountain Wilderness: Wilderness Stewards Training & Campsite Compliance
DESCRIPTION:**APPLICANTS LIVING IN WASHINGTON COUNTY WILL RECEIVE PRIORITY ACCEPTANCE FOR THIS PROJECT AS PART OF OUR WILDERNESS STEWARD PROGRAM. ALL ARE WELCOME TO APPLY.** \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 \nWashington County\, located in the southwestern corner of Utah\, is home to several vast and varied Wilderness areas. With Zion National Park nearby\, the public lands surrounding the city of St. George are full of stunning colors\, flora\, and fauna. This is a transition zone\, where the Colorado Plateau meets the Mojave Desert. In 2009\, Congress designated a number of wilderness units in this region\, which today serve as wild pockets of land where visitors can find solitude and peace. Native wildlife like the Desert Tortoise live here\, and vistas of sandstone cliffs\, slickrock domes\, and narrow canyons stand in contrast to rolling pinyon-juniper hills and sage flats. \nThese protected lands offer outstanding opportunities for primitive recreation\, including hiking\, horseback riding\, canyoneering\, and camping. Since the Wilderness designation of this area is relatively recent\, attitudes of visitors are still changing\, and proactive management is needed to guide stewardship and respectful visitation of these amazing places. \n\nThe Work \nThis project combines a hands-on Stewardship Project with training for the Wilderness Stewards Program. Residents of Washington County are encouraged to apply\, whether to renew their participation or to join the program for the first time. The Wilderness Stewards Program is a volunteer-based monitoring effort that supports the BLM in tracking and addressing impacts to designated wilderness. \nThe stewardship component of this project will focus on campsite clean-up and the implementation of wilderness rules and regulations. The training component will emphasize mapping skills\, site monitoring\, and documentation. \nVolunteers can expect to participate in activities such as: \n\nUsing hand tools\, including shovels\, rakes\, and wheelbarrows\nMedium to heavy lifting of natural materials\nInstalling educational signage\n\nAll necessary tools and safety equipment will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and hearing protection. \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: (8)\nContact: volunteer@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\n Thursday\, October 29th – Saturday\, October 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. \n\nRegistration & Acceptance Timeline \nA 2026 General Volunteer Application is required for this project.  \n\nOnce we have received your application\, you will receive a confirmation email within (5) working days of submission.\nWe log all applications until (8) weeks prior to the project. At this point\, you will first receive an email confirming whether you have been placed on the“project roster” or a “waitlist.” If you are selected for the project roster\, you will then complete a Volunteer Agreement.\nAt (4) weeks before the project start date\, registered and confirmed participants will receive a Welcome Letter with a comprehensive itinerary\, including: driving instructions\, a Project Map for mobile devices (when applicable)\, a notification about carpools and/or caravans\, and any additional information pertinent to the project.\nWithin (2) weeks of the project you will receive a direct call from the Project Lead to answer any additional questions you may have.\nIndividuals on the waitlist will be contacted if space opens due to cancellation within (2) weeks of the project start date.\n\nIf you have any questions at any point throughout the process\, please do not hesitate to contact us here. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://suwa.org/events/red-mountain-wilderness-wilderness-stewards-training-campsite-compliance/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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SUMMARY:Canyonlands National Park: Backpacking Campsite Management
DESCRIPTION:The Landscape \nIn southeastern Utah\, near the town of Moab\, Canyonlands National Park protects wide swaths of incredible desert landscapes. With the Colorado River flowing down into Cataract Canyon\, and the world-famous Indian Creek area nearby\, the Needles District of Canyonlands is remote and beautiful. Known for its colorful sandstone spires that rise sharply from the desert floor\, the Needles is a backpacker’s heaven with plenty of solitude to be found among narrow canyons\, open slickrock\, and expansive desert views. Sweeping expanses of sandstone fill visitors with a sense of awe and scale. \nThe National Park Service manages the backcountry—areas away from developed roads and facilities—primarily on foot. Rangers conduct overnight patrols to dispersed campsites to monitor visitor use and protect fragile natural and cultural resources. This volunteer project seeks to support that effort\, helping to preserve the wild character of the Needles District and ensure it remains pristine and natural for future generations. \n\nThe Work \nOn this project\, volunteers will backpack into the Needles District of Canyonlands and assist agency staff in maintaining remote campsites. Volunteers will remove charcoal and fire ring impacts\, and assist in installing signage that delineates backpacking campsites. \nVolunteers will: \n\nBackpacking for multiple days in the remote backcountry\nInstalling educational signage\nRemoving fire rings\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. Volunteers will be trained on tool use. \nVolunteers Needed: (6) \nContact: volunteer@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter\, which volunteers receive upon acceptance into the project. \n\nWednesday\, November 4th – Friday\, November 6th\n\nThis project is in development and dates will be added as details are confirmed. \n\nProject Rating  \nStrenuous – This project involves backpacking in the remote backcountry. Anticipate backpacking with your personal gear as well as hiking out trash found at worksites. Don’t hesitate to reach out to the project lead for this trip to see if this project is a good fit for you.  \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. \n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. For backpacking trips\, volunteers and agency staff will typically backpack into the work area\, and then base camp for the remainder of the project\, day hiking to work sites. \nVolunteers will need to provide all their own backpacking camping gear\, as well as their own meals (breakfast\, lunch\, and dinner) for this trip. \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 2026 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/arches-national-park-backpacking-campsite-management/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105
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SUMMARY:Cedar Mesa Naturalization 2
DESCRIPTION:The Landscape \nDesignated on December 28\, 2016\, Bears Ears National Monument brought new protections to some of the most remarkable landscapes in southern Utah. Within the monument\, Cedar Mesa is as a canyon-carved expanse of pinyon-juniper forest which gives refuge to wildlife\, holds springs and seasonal creeks\, and stunning alcoves and varnished walls. Here\, broad mesas and the famed Grand Gulch hold an extraordinary concentration of cultural sites\, reminding visitors that this place has been home to indigenous peoples since time immemorial. Today\, tribes throughout the region continue to use Cedar Mesa for medicinal plant gathering\, firewood collection\, and other traditional practices. This is a living\, breathing\, sacred landscape. \nCedar Mesa’s striking scenery and rich cultural history also make it a popular destination for visitors. Increased visitation gives people an opportunity to connect with this incredible place while also highlighting the need for responsible recreation. Projects within this area support federal land managers in protecting natural and cultural resources\, while also ensuring that human-impacts do not lead to lasting damage. \n\nThe Work \nThis project focuses on maintaining the wild characteristics of the Wilderness Study Areas on Cedar Mesa. Volunteers will support Bureau of Land Management efforts to protect pinyon-juniper forests from human impacts that damage natural and cultural resources.  Work tasks will include remediation techniques such as moving woody debris or installing light signage. \nVolunteers will: \n\nMove natural materials\nDelineate campsites and install signage\nUtilize surface remediation techniques\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves and eye protection. Volunteers will be trained on tool use and surface remediation techniques. \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 the 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)\nContact: volunteer@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\nThursday\, November 5th – Sunday\, November 8th\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 2026 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-mesa-naturalization-ii/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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