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2025 Wasatch Stewardship Program – Deseret Peak Recreation Site Monitoring Field Trip

On Saturday, June 28th, a dedicated crew of volunteers journeyed west of the Wasatch Mountains to the rugged and remote South Willow Canyon, one of the primary gateways to the Deseret Wilderness. Tucked within the Stansbury Mountains, this range borders the Tooele Valley and offers a stark contrast to the…
2025 Wasatch Stewardship Program – Community Garbage Cleanup At Khyv Peak

On Saturday, June 28th, Save Our Canyons teamed up with dedicated community members for a spring cleanup at Khyv Peak near Provo Canyon. Thanks to their efforts, a significant amount of trash and debris was removed from this popular recreation area, which sees heavy traffic due to its easy access…
Federal Policy Rollercoaster: Navigating Land Sell-Offs and Roadless Rule Changes in the Wasatch

From proposed sell-offs of millions of acres of public lands, to rescinding of the beloved “Roadless Rule”, it’s been a big week for federal land policy. So how does this all impact us here in the Wasatch? Things are evolving quickly, this is our best available information as of 8pm…
2025 Wasatch Stewardship Program – Community Garbage Cleanup At Tibble Fork Reservoir

On Saturday, June 21st, Save Our Canyons and community volunteers spent a few hours doing a spring cleaning at Tibble Fork Reservoir in American Fork Canyon. After the session, a respective amount of garbage and debris was collected. This area receives a high level of visitation and needs lots of…
2025 Wasatch Stewardship Program – Community Garbage Cleanup At Little Cottonwood Trailheads

On Friday, May 23rd, Save Our Canyons and community volunteers spent a few hours doing a spring cleaning of all the major trailheads in Little Cottonwood Canyon, including: LCC Park and Ride, Temple Quarry Trailhead, Grit Mill Trailhead, and White Pine Trailhead. Each with respective amounts of garbage and debris…
2025 Wasatch Stewardship Program – SOCKids Education Hike with Quail Hollow Elementary

During the late afternoon on May 16th, Save Our Canyons had the joy of leading a group of curious and energetic 5th graders from Quail Hollow Elementary on an educational hike to the lower Bells Canyon Reservoir. As part of our SOCkids outdoor education program, this outing provided students…
2025 Wasatch Stewardship Program – Spring Cleaning In Millcreek with Select Health at Box Elder & Church Fork Campgrounds

On Friday, May 16th Save Our Canyons joined forces with the Salt Lake Ranger District and a volunteer team from Select Health Insurance to kick off a cleanup effort across Millcreek Canyon’s most popular sites. As part of our 2025 Wasatch Stewardship Program, we set our sights on readying the…
2025 Wasatch Stewardship Program – Garlic Mustard weed pull with Salt Lake Public Utilities & Volunteers

Garlic Mustard Removal In Quail Hollow On May 9th, community volunteers teamed up with Salt Lake City Public Utilities to tackle invasive Garlic Mustard in Quail Hollow. Event Recap: Volunteers gathered early at the site, ready to take on the steep hillsides between the Cottonwood Canyons. Over the course of…
2025 Wasatch Stewardship Program – Myrtle Spurge weed pull with Salt Lake Public Utilities & Volunteers

Purge the Spurge! On Thursday, May 8th, 2025 We linked up with Salt Lake Public utilities and an few volunteers for a Myrtle Spurge Weed Pull at the Big Cottonwood Water Treatment Plant. This location requires manual removal of Myrtle Spurge due to its proximity to a major water source…
Aspens over Asphalt: No New BCC Parking Lot

Update Spring 2026: This parking lot proposal has been stalled due to a new ordinance enacted by the Town of Brighton. The overwhelming support from town residents and Save Our Canyons members played a huge role in this effective local policy change. The below blog post serves as an archive…
‘Elevated Spirits’ Event Recap: A Night of Community, Advocacy, and Conservation

This past weekend, we gathered with our passionate community for an unforgettable evening dedicated to protecting the Wasatch Range. Our latest fundraising event was a resounding success, bringing together advocates, outdoor enthusiasts, and conservation supporters for a night of celebration and purpose. THANK YOU! A final thank you to everyone…
Help preserve Albion Basin and access to Grizzly Gulch!

The Town of Alta is currently accepting public comments on a significant development proposal that will affect the future of Albion Basin and access to Grizzly Gulch. The deadline to submit comments is Friday, March 28 at 11:59 PM. Though only open for 3 days, this optional feedback form is…