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SOCKid’s Education Hike With 11th Graders From Salt Lake Center For Science Education
SOCKid’s Education Hike With 11th Graders From Salt Lake Center For Science Education During the morning on September 11th, Save Our Canyons had the joy of guiding a service class from Salt Lake Center for Science Education through a few activities to learn the principles of Leave No Trace…
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Keep it Roadless, Stand up For Public Land Protections
Click here to scroll through our interactive StoryMap, where you can learn more about the proposed rescission of the Roadless Rule and how you can take action. The Trump Administration has announced they plan to rescind the beloved 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which protects 323,000 acres of Wasatch forest…
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2025 Wasatch Stewardship Program – Mineral Fork Trail Maintenance with Critical Flow Solutions
2025 Wasatch Stewardship Program – Mineral Fork Trail Maintenance with Critical Flow Solutions Starting early on August 14th, Save Our Canyons headed up Big Cottonwood Canyon to meet a group of 20 dedicated volunteers from Critical Flow Solutions and our friends over at Salt Lake Ranger District. The morning’s goal…
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Jack Stauss: A Welcome Letter To The Community
Hello, I am Jack Stauss, the new Executive Director of Save Our Canyons (SOC). It is a great honor to step into this role, and I feel the weight of responsibility as we work to build upon the 50 years of work SOC has accomplished. We are on the edge…
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2025 Wasatch Stewardship Program – Mueller Park Trail Maintenance With Service Learning Camps
2025 Wasatch Stewardship Program – Mueller Park Trail Maintenance With Service Learning Camps On a bright July morning, Save Our Canyons went north to Mueller Park Trail for our second project in partnership with the Service Learning Camp group from Wisconsin—this time joined by the hard-working Trails and Wilderness Crew…
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2025 Wasatch Stewardship Program – Invasive Musk Thistle Removal At Swaner Preserve
2025 Wasatch Stewardship Program – Invasive Musk Thistle Removal At Swaner Preserve We kicked off the week with a cool morning breeze and a warm sense of purpose at the Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter in Kimball Junction. For a Monday morning, our turnout was impressive — five dedicated volunteers joined…
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…