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2025 Wasatch Stewardship Program – Mid Summer Cleanup Box Elder & Church Fork Campgrounds With Service Learning Camps

Mid-Summer Cleanup In Millcreek: A morning with Minnesota students from Service Learning Camps at Box Elder & Church Fork Campgrounds On Thursday, July 17th, Save Our Canyons joined forces with the Salt Lake Ranger District and a dedicated group of students from Minnesota who generously gave up part of their…
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),…
Tri-Canyon Trails Plan: Share Your Feedback!

After years of planning, the Salt Lake Ranger District (SLRD) of the United States Forest Service (USFS) has released the final Tri-Canyon Trails Plan. Once implemented, this plan will oversee the management of all trails in Little Cottonwood, Big Cottonwood, and Millcreek Canyons. Whether you have an opinion about a…
Jack Stauss

Executive Director Jack grew up in rural Vermont. He moved to Utah in 2008 and fell in love with its open space and community. His passion for the Wasatch comes from years of higher education, experiential learning, and thousands of days spent rambling around its nooks and crannies. In 2016, he…
2025 Wasatch Stewardship Program – Deseret Peak Recreation Site Monitoring Field Trip

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…
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

2025 Wasatch Stewardship Program – Community Garbage Cleanup At Tibble Fork Reservoir + additional hands at Little Dell with Salt Lake Public Utilities. 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…
2025 Wasatch Stewardship Program – Community Garbage Cleanup At Little Cottonwood Trailheads

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…
2025 Wasatch Stewardship Program – SOCKids Education Hike with Quail Hollow Elementary

Learning on the Land: 5th Graders from Quail Hollow Explore Bells Canyon Reservoir 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…
2025 Wasatch Stewardship Program – Spring Cleaning In Millcreek with Select Health at Box Elder & Church Fork Campgrounds

Spring Cleaning In Millcreek: Volunteer Day 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…
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…