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SUMMARY:Southern Utah: Backpacking Cultural Site Survey - WAITLIST
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.** \n**THIS IS A BACKPACKING PROJECT** \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 \nDesignated on December 28\, 2016\, Bears Ears National Monument is a vast and breathtaking region of southern Utah. Bears Ears is co-managed by the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition\, the Bureau of Land Management\, and the Forest Service—a historic collaboration that recognizes the deep\, ongoing relationship between tribes and this landscape. While largely recognized for its many cultural sites\, it is crucial to emphasize that this region is a living\, breathing\, sacred place. Tribes across the region continue to use Bears Ears for cultural practices such as medicinal plant gathering\, firewood collection\, ceremony\, and connection to ancestral homelands. Scattered throughout the mesas\, canyons\, and forests are many cultural and archeological sites that speak to human presence stretching back countless generations. \nSince Western colonization swept across North America\, indigenous peoples\, sacred places\, and cultural sites have been subject to atrocious harm. In the case of Bears Ears\, looting\, vandalism\, and accidental damage have impacted cultural sites\, and many areas were last surveyed decades ago using outdated technology. With improved tools and renewed commitment\, land managers are working to re-inventory and monitor these irreplaceable places—work that is essential to their long-term protection. \n\nThe Work \nOn this project\, volunteers are invited to partake in re-inventory and monitoring of cultural sites. Archeologists with the Forest Service will train volunteers and lead surveys in the remote backcountry. These surveys help guide managers on how to best protect cultural sites and help protect the landscape as a whole. \nVolunteers will: \n\nBackpack in a remote area on rugged trail\nSurvey for cultural resources\nStoop\, bend\, and hike over uneven surfaces\nUtilize tools such as measuring tapes\, clipboards\, flagging\, and tablets\n\nAll work tools will be provided. Volunteers will need to supply their own backpacking gear\, meals\, and water. \n\nProject Rating \nStrenuous – This project involves backpacking in steep and uneven terrain. Surveying will involve off-trail navigation in often steep and brushy conditions. 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 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: (6)\nContact: volunteer@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\n Monday\, May 4th – Friday\, May 8th\n\n\nCamping & Meals \nThis project will be a backpacking trip. Volunteers will hike into our campsite for the week and then basecamp there for the duration of the project\, day-hiking to daily survey sites. Details will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. Expect remote conditions\, with some water carrying involved. \nVolunteers are responsible for all meals (breakfast\, lunch\, and dinner) during this 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/southern-utah-backpacking-cultural-site-survey/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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SUMMARY:Beyond Canyonlands: Beef Basin - WAITLIST
DESCRIPTION:The Landscape \nBeef Basin is a remote landscape within Bears Ears National Monument\, tucked just beyond the boundaries of Canyonlands National Park. With wide valleys\, stunning buttes\, and sandstone outcroppings\, this region treats visitors to wide open expanses\, herds of mule deer\, as well as the presence of cultural sites that the Monument is known for. Beef Basin\, like the surrounding region\, has been home for indigenous groups since time immemorial\, with dozens of cultural sites still evident on the landscape. This is a living\, breathing\, sacred landscape to be treated with care and respect. \nBears Ears as a whole is co-managed by the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition\, the Bureau of Land Management\, and the Forest Service—a historic collaboration that recognizes the deep\, ongoing relationship between Tribes and this landscape. Tribes across the region continue to use Bears Ears for cultural practices such as medicinal plant gathering\, firewood collection\, ceremony\, and connection to ancestral homelands. Since Western colonization swept across North America\, indigenous peoples\, sacred places\, and cultural sites have been subject to atrocious harm. In the case of Bears Ears\, looting\, vandalism\, and accidental damage have impacted cultural sites. Today\, that impact continues; visitors excited to explore the region’s history can damage cultural sites through off-road vehicle use\, walking through sensitive areas\, or simply a lack of intention. While visitors can learn so much from these incredible sites\, it is important to visit respectfully and mitigate human-caused impacts. \n\nThe Work \nThis project will focus on natural and cultural resource protection. Volunteers will remediate impacts throughout Beef Basin than have been caused by outdoor recreation. Through cleaning up fire rings\, delineating campsites\, and installing signage\, the work done on this project will protect cultural resources by guiding visitors to recreate responsibly.  \nVolunteers will: \n\nUtilize surface remediation techniques\nStoop\, bend\, and walk over uneven surfaces\nUtilize brush-rakes\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves and eye protection. Volunteers will be trained in surface remediation techniques and be taught to recognize facets of cultural sites such as lithics\, pottery sherds\, middens\, and hearths. Volunteers will be working adjacent to cultural sites–as a result\, volunteers must follow careful guidance outlined by the trip leader and be willing to work slowly\, patiently\, and with attention to detail in order not to cause disturbance to the landscape. \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 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. \n\n Saturday\, May 16th – Tuesday\, May 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 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/beyond-canyonlands-beef-basin/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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SUMMARY:Cedar Mesa Naturalization 1
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 rises as a canyon-carved expanse of pinyon-juniper forest\, offering refuge for wildlife\, springs and seasonal creeks\, and the incredible Grand Gulch canyon system. Here\, broad mesas and deeply incised canyons hold an extraordinary concentration of cultural sites\, reminding visitors that this place has been home to 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\, shaped by both natural processes and human relationships that continue today. \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 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\, May 21st – Sunday\, May 24th\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-i/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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SUMMARY:Manti-La Sal National Forest: Backpacking & Habitat Restoration
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 \nSouthern Utah is home to a number of mountain ranges surrounded by incredible red rock desert landscapes. The Abajo Mountains\, located in Bears Ears National Monument are home to black bear\, elk\, streams and ponds\, as well as aspen and ponderosa pine trees. Even more magical is the space below\, where these mountains meet the desert in an incredible network of canyon systems that stretch toward the San Juan River. Due to the mountain snowmelt\, these canyon systems are home to pockets of riparian zones which have allowed for wildlife and people to thrive in this area for millennia. Cultural sites are visible high up on canyon walls\, and desert toads and crickets sing under incredible dark skies at night. \nIn addition to its incredible ecosystems\, another special thing about Bears Ears is its collaborative management. The monument is co-managed by the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition\, the Bureau of Land Management\, and the U.S. Forest Service—a partnership that honors the deep and ongoing relationship between Tribes and this land. Bears Ears contains an exceptional diversity of cultural sites and continues to be used by Tribes throughout the region for medicinal plant gathering\, firewood collection\, and other traditional practices. This is a living\, breathing\, sacred landscape. \nAn important part of stewarding this unique landscape is ensuring that its waterways remain healthy. In the canyon systems below the Abajos\, riparian corridors support abundant wildlife\, but they have also attracted intensive grazing and enabled the spread of invasive plant species\, particularly tamarisk. Tamarisk consumes large amounts of water and displaces native vegetation\, threatening both wildlife habitat and the health of these fragile waterways. Its removal is a critical step toward restoring resilient\, native ecosystems. \n\nThe Work \nThis project will focus on invasive plant removal and hiking trail remediation. In partnership with the Forest Service\, volunteers will work alongside trail crew professionals to identify and eliminate invasive tamarisk stands. In addition\, volunteers will partake in trail management\, which includes lopping or brushing out overgrown sections of hiking trail and mitigating eroded portions of trail. \nVolunteers will: \n\nBe in proximity to active herbicide application\nSaw\, cut\, and lopping plants\nUse hand tools to mitigate erosion\nHike over uneven terrain\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and masks which will be worn around herbicide applicators. Volunteers will be trained in trail work and tool use techniques. If you love gardening and want to take it to the next level\, this project is for you. \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: (8)\nContact: volunteer@suwa.org \n\nItinerary\nA general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter. \n\n Tuesday\, May 26th – Friday\, May 29th\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 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/manti-la-sal-national-forest-backpacking-habitat-restoration/
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