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 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 […]

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 […]

**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 […]

**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 […]