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SUMMARY:Deep Creek Mountains I: WSA Protection & Monitoring - WAITLIST
DESCRIPTION:The Landscape \nRising abruptly from the salt flats of Utah’s West Desert\, the Deep Creek Mountain form the highest and most dramatic skyline in the region. Akin to Great Basin National Park\, this remote mountain range spans the Utah-Nevada border\, skyrocketing out of the low-lying grasslands and playas to granite peaks nearing 12\,000 feet. With perennial creeks cut through steep canyons from west to east\, lush riparian corridors stand in sharp contrast to the surrounding desert. These life-giving waterways support wildlife and hold historic silver mining sites. On the eastern side of this range\, the mountains are managed by the Goshute Skull Valley Band and the The Confederated Tribes of Goshute. The Deeps have been home to indigenous peoples since time immemorial and continue to be important to the tribes in the region. \nThe Deep Creek Mountains are part of a chain of isolated “island” ranges scattered across Utah’s remote West Desert. Here\, solitude is not just possible\, but expected. Sections of this landscape are managed as Wilderness Study Areas\, which preserve its wild character while presenting real challenges for stewardship across such a large and inaccessible region. This is an area that deserves some TLC in order to maintain its natural and wild character. \n\nThe Work \nOff-route motorized use and littering is present throughout the Deeps–volunteers will tackle these issues through remediation techniques. Volunteers will support management efforts by the Bureau of Land Management to maintain dispersed campsites\, clean out fire rings\, protect riparian areas in Wilderness Study Areas\, and clarify Wilderness Study Area boundaries to recreators. \nVolunteers will: \n\nUse tools such as rakes and shovels\nRepair\, assemble\, and extend wooden fencing\nUse power tools or drills where appropriate\nMove natural materials\nInstall educational signage\nClean fire rings and delineate campsites\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. Volunteers will be trained on tool use\, fence building\, and remediation techniques. \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\, June 5th – Monday\, June 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/deep-creek-mountains-wsa-protection-monitoring-2/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
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SUMMARY:Uinta Basin Springs: Habitat Restoration
DESCRIPTION:The Landscape \nNear Vernal\, Utah\, the Uinta Basin unfolds as a striking convergence of rivers\, ridgelines\, and desert geology. Here\, 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 of years in the making. \nThis landscape is rich in both natural and cultural history. World-renowned dinosaur fossils lie beneath the surface\, while cultural sites speak to millennia of human presence along these rivers. The region supports a diverse array of wildlife\, including year-round populations of cougar\, elk\, mule deer\, and black bear\, as well as several sensitive species such as peregrine falcons and bald eagles that depend on intact habitat and quiet canyon systems. \nThe same geologic forces that shaped this dramatic terrain have also made the Uinta Basin a center for fossil fuel development. Combined with increasing recreational use—particularly off-route motorized travel—these pressures create an urgent need for thoughtful stewardship to protect wildlife habitat\, cultural resources\, and the wild character of the landscape. In addition\, decades of cattle ranching has impacted watersheds\, leading to the need for habitat restoration and spring protection. \n\nThe Work \nOn this project\, volunteers will focus on habitat restoration around natural springs as well as recreation management along the Green River. Spring restoration will involve building low-impact wooden fencing around springs to keep cattle out; along the Green River\, volunteers will support the Bureau of Land Management in maintaining river corridor campsites by lopping and brushing away overgrown recreation areas. This work protects watersheds and encourages camping to remain in designated areas\, which goes a long way to preserve the integrity of the ecosystem as a whole. \nVolunteers will: \n\nUse tools such as hammers\, loppers\, and hand saws\nAssemble fencing\nInstall educational signage\nEngage in lopping and vegetation removal\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. Volunteers will be trained on tool use and fence construction. \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 Monday\, June 15th – Thursday\, June 18th\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/uinta-basin-springs-habitat-restoration/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260626
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SUMMARY:Dark Canyon Wilderness: Spring Restoration
DESCRIPTION:The Landscape \nDeep within Bears Ears National Monument sits Dark Canyon Wilderness\, an incredible and massive remote canyon system. Forming off of the forests of Elk Ridge\, Dark Canyon’s high canyon walls\, streams\, springs\, cottonwood groves\, and cultural sites make it unique and awe-inspiring. While the head of this large drainage is full of Ponderosa Pines and meadows\, it descends down to the Colorado River where pinyon-juniper trees give way to sharp stone\, cactus\, and bighorn sheep grazing grounds. \nThe riparian zones high up in Dark Canyon feed into the Colorado River watershed. Unfortunately\, human impacts such as roads\, grazing\, and invasive species have contributed to erosion\, incision\, and the loss of native vegetation in the springs and streams of Dark Canyon. When these systems are damaged\, water moves too quickly through the landscape\, reducing habitat quality and resilience. Restoring ecological function to these waterways is essential not only for wildlife\, but for the long-term health of the land itself. Managers of this landscape have prioritized focusing on these hydrologic systems and finding solutions to support their recovery. \n\nThe Work \nVolunteers will participate in restoring small waterways so springs and creeks can once again store water in pools\, meander through canyon bottoms\, and sink into the soil. This work creates conditions needed for diverse plant and animal communities to thrive and offers a unique opportunity to learn riparian restoration strategies in a high desert environment while contributing to meaningful\, long-lasting ecological recovery. Specific project work will focus on installing Beaver Dam Analogs (BDAs). BDAs are human-built structures that mimic the form and function of natural beaver dams. By slowing flowing water\, BDAs help prevent channel incision and erosion\, improve water retention\, and create ideal conditions for fish\, amphibians\, and other aquatic life. Over time\, these structures support the natural regeneration of native riparian vegetation such as cottonwoods\, coyote willow\, and other bank-stabilizing plants—while also encouraging the return of beaver and the many species that depend on them. Built from natural materials like wood and stone\, BDAs are strong yet permeable\, designed to restore ecological processes where both natural and human-caused disturbances have disrupted the system. Volunteers will work together to install these structures directly within creek channels and along streambanks\, contributing to the long-term resilience of these fragile waterways. \nVolunteers will: \n\nHike on uneven terrain\nMove and carry natural materials\nCreate BDAs\nRemove upland plants from riparian zones\nLearn about hydrology and riparian restoration alongside agency staff\n\nAll work tools will be provided\, including gloves\, eye protection\, and ear-protection. Volunteers will be trained on tool use and riparian restoration techniques. Note that on this project\, we will be working in and around water. \n\nProject Rating \nStrenuous – Expect to hike four miles per day and to carry heavy materials in uneven\, potentially muddy conditions. Project work may include mid- to heavy-lifting\, and various tool. Due to the habitat and time of year\, expect heat and some insects. \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\nMonday\, June 22nd – Thursday\, June 25th\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/dark-canyon-wilderness-spring-restoration/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629
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SUMMARY:Northern Utah Stewardship Project I
DESCRIPTION:*THIS PROJECT IS IN DEVELOPMENT* \nThe Landscape \nFrom the salt flats of Utah’s West Desert to the Deep Creek Mountains and many geologic wonders eastward toward the Salt Lake valley\, Northern Utah offers an abundance of wilderness and wilderness-quality lands. Our project – still in the development stage – will take you to places you may never have been\, so restore ecological integrity where human impacts have run amok. \n\nThe Work \nTBD\n\nProject Rating\n \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\, June 25th – Sunday\, June 28th\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/northern-utah-stewardship-project-i-details-forthcoming/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Project
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