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SUMMARY:Moquith Mountain: Boundary Protection
DESCRIPTION:The Landscape  \nJust 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 desert environment. This rare ecosystem exists in only a handful of places in the world and supports life found nowhere else on the planet\, including an endemic tiger beetle species that depends entirely on this fragile landscape for survival. This striking landscape also draws people from far and wide for recreation like sand surfing and off-road vehicle use. \nWithout clear guidance\, even well-intentioned visitors can unintentionally damage sensitive habitat that may take decades—or longer—to recover. As a result\, it is important to protect the wild parts of this landscape and promote responsible outdoor recreation\, which is what this project focuses on. \n\nThe Work \nThis project supports the Bureau of Land Management in managing the Moquith Mountain area. Volunteers will work with rangers to install a wooden\, low-impact fence along a section of this area’s boundary. This fence will guide recreators to keep vehicles on designated routes while still allowing for foot\, horse\, and wildlife to pass through. As a volunteer\, you will get to actively participate in habitat protection! \nVolunteers will be: \n\nUsing tools such as hammers\nLifting and moving lumber\nInstalling educational signage\nWorking in small teams to assemble fencing\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. Volunteers will be trained on tool use and fence assembly. \n\nProject Rating \nEasy – Expect walking on some uneven terrain\, but in close proximity to roads and our work vehicles. Project work will include some light lifting\, drilling\, or tool use.  \nAll projects take place outdoors: Please consider your comfort level 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\, which volunteers receive upon acceptance into the project. \n\n Thursday\, March 5th – Saturday\, March 7th\n\n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific camping details and locations will be shared with participants. On this project\, expect to camp at an established campground near  the work site. Picnic tables and pit toilets will be available. \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. For group dinners\, be sure to notify project leads of your dietary restrictions.  \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/moquith-mountain-boundary-protection/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318
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SUMMARY:Canyon Rims: Recreation Rehabilitation - WAITLIST
DESCRIPTION:The Landscape \nJust 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 bighorn sheep navigate sheer cliffs\, and ancient pinyon-juniper forests cling to plateaus and mesas. At night\, visitors can fall asleep under star-struck dark skies and wake up to some of the most incredible views on the Colorado Plateau. \nWith world-class hiking\, climbing\, mountain biking\, and off-road routes nearby\, it’s no surprise this landscape draws adventurers from around the globe. But heavy recreation can take a toll on fragile desert soils and vegetation that recover slowly. Protective management and ecosystem restoration are necessary to keep this incredible landscape wild for future generations. \n\nThe Work \nThis project works with the Bureau of Land Management to clean up dispersed campsites and protect unique desert vegetation and soils from off-route travel. As a volunteer\, your efforts will focus on restoring disturbed areas and guiding recreation in ways that keep the land healthy and accessible for the long term. We will clean up fire rings\, delineate campsites\, and ensure that visitors to this area can experience solitude\, clear access to camping areas\, and the incredible wildness that makes canyon country unique. \nVolunteers will be: \n\nUsing tools such as rakes\, shovels\, and wheelbarrows\nCleaning out fire rings\nMoving natural materials\nInstalling educational signage\n\nAll tools and safety equipment will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear protection. Volunteers will be trained on tool use and naturalization techniques. \nExpect rewarding days of hands-on work followed by unforgettable evenings at camp—swapping stories\, watching the stars come out\, and knowing you played a part in protecting one of Utah’s most iconic landscapes. \nVolunteers Needed: (8)\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\, March 18 – Friday\, March 20\n\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. \n\nCamping & Meals \nSpecific camping details and locations will be shared with participants. On this project\, expect to camp at an established campground close to the work site. Picnic tables and pit toilets will be available. \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/canyon-rims-recreation-restoration/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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SUMMARY:Grand Staircase-Escalante: Paria River Protection - WAITLIST
DESCRIPTION:The Landscape \nThe 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 Monument\, the Paria River flows from the forested heights of the Paunsaugunt Plateau\, winding through remote canyons before joining the Colorado River near Lee’s Ferry. Along the way\, towering sandstone walls\, sculpted slickrock\, and quiet desert campsites create an experience that inspires awe. \nDue to the beauty and incredible recreation opportunities in the monument\, 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 are known for their stunning geology. Cultural and historic sites nearby have been impacted by visitation\, leading to the need for proactive management that stewards these amazing lands. \n\nThe Work \nThis project seeks to support dispersed campsite management\, graffiti removal\, and protect historic and cultural sites. In tandem with the Bureau of Land Management\, volunteers will create a trailhead near a historic site\, protecting it from the impacts of social trails\, and keep dispersed campsites pristine for future use. In addition\, volunteers will tackle graffiti removal and install educational signage. \nVolunteers will: \n\nUtilize tools such as rakes\, shovels\, and hammers\nConstruct wooden\, low-impact fencing\nMove natural materials\nInstall of education signage\nLearn how to remove graffiti on sandstone\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. Volunteers will be trained on tool use\, fence assembly\, graffiti removal\, and 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 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 Friday\, March 20 – Monday\, March 23\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/grand-staircase-escalante-paria-river-protection-2/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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