Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance
The Landscape In 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...
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**APPLICANTS LIVING IN WASHINGTON COUNTY WILL RECEIVE PRIORITY ACCEPTANCE FOR THIS PROJECT AS PART OF OUR WILDERNESS STEWARD PROGRAM. ALL ARE WELCOME TO APPLY.** 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....
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**THIS PROJECT INVOLVES MULTI-DAY BACKPACKING** If 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. The Landscape The 1.7 million-acre...
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**THIS PROJECT REMAINS IN DEVELOPMENT** We are still working with agency partners to determine project scope. As a result, this project description and work scope may shift. Updates are anticipated summer of 2026. The Landscape Designated on December 28, 2016, Bears Ears National Monument brought new protections to some of...
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The Landscape In southeastern Utah, along the Colorado border, red rock desert and winding rivers come together to form a striking landscape. River gorges cut deep into sandstone, while mesas and benches are dotted with old-growth pinyon–juniper forests that have sustained life here for thousands of years. This is an...
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