Issues
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Federal Policy In 2025
Federal policy plays a critical role in shaping the future of the Wasatch Mountains. From recreation access and watershed protection to wildfire management and wildlife habitat, decisions made in Washington, D.C. have direct, lasting impacts on the Wasatch Range and the people who love it. The U.S. Forest Service (USFS),…
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Recreation Access & Transportation
Save Our Canyons values the diverse, year round recreational access that is enjoyed by a growing number of visitors and locals alike. Given the realities and subsequent challenges of a population that is forecasted to increase in the coming years, the Wasatch Canyons will be the focus of regional transportation planning…
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Land Use Planning
Save Our Canyons is dedicated to protecting the wildness and beauty of the Wasatch Mountains, canyons, and foothills — we do this in a variety of ways, one of which is land use planning. The Wasatch Range is comprised of a patchwork of land ownership and management. Engaging Federal, State,…
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Watershed Protections
Over 60% of the water used by residents of the Salt Lake Valley comes from canyons in the Wasatch Mountains. Protecting the watershed resources of the Wasatch Range not only protects the aesthetic and scenic value of these lakes and rivers, but ensures a healthy future for growing populations in…
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Public Land Protection
One of the first rules of backcountry safety is that you don’t go it alone. It’s not just the credo for backcountry safety, it’s also how you protect the backcountry. You don’t go it alone, it requires a community. Four decades ago a few hikers, climbers, scientists, mothers and fathers…