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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…
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Aspens over Asphalt: No New BCC Parking Lot
Solitude Mountain Resort, under the ownership of Alterra Mountain Company, has submitted a proposal to build a new, paved, 593-space parking lot in Big Cottonwood Canyon (BCC) — directly across SR 190 from Solitude Village. To do so, they would clear-cut a thriving stand of Quaking Aspen, excavate a steep…
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‘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…
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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…
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2025 Legislative Session Recap
The 2025 Utah General Legislative Session just concluded after 45 days chock-full of bills that would have negatively impacted the beauty and wildness of the Wasatch. Luckily, we have you – dedicated members of Save Our Canyons who show up time and time again in the name of preservation. Whether…
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Help Block Two Bad Bills – NO SB 337 or SB 316!
Updated 3/6/25 Good news, your advocacy is working! In the second half of the 2025 Utah Legislative Session, we asked Save Our Canyons members to contact elected officials about two bills that would have been bad news for the Wasatch. Together, we sent nearly 3,000 messages to Senators and Representatives…
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H.B. 355 Mining and Critical Infrastructure Materials Amendments
Updated 3/5/25As initially written, HB 355 would have dramatically increased the likelihood of the proposed gravel pit in Parley’s Canyon. After two substitutions, the definition of a “vested critical infrastructure material use” has been altered to the point where that is unlikely – watch the House Floor Debate to hear the…
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Where the Rubber Hits the Snow
UPDATE February 10, 2025:After a narrow loss on the House Floor on 2/5, this bill was reintroduced by Representative Christine Watkins on 2/6. We are excited to announce that it passed the House on the second attempt and has moved along to the Senate, where it will hopefully be assigned…
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Central Wasatch Symposium Recap – Wilderness In The Central Wasatch
Huge Thank You to the Central Wasatch Commission for an Incredible Symposium! We at Save Our Canyons want to extend our deepest gratitude to the Central Wasatch Commission for hosting an incredible first symposium! Thank you to everyone who joined us and showed their support. Your presence, engagement, and passion…
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Doug Tolman
Policy Manager Doug is a lifelong resident of the Great Basin and Colorado Plateau. Growing up exploring the wild mountains and deserts of Utah with his family, he built an early appreciation for the preservation of those spaces. After spending his early 20’s in the ski industry, Doug attended the…
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Save Our Canyons Litigation Update: Fighting to Stop the Gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon
Save Our Canyons recently reached another critical milestone in our ongoing litigation against the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), with respect to our efforts to stop the proposed gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon. After months of anticipation, we have received the Administrative Record from UDOT—an extensive collection of over 200,000…
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Big Cottonwood Canyon Transportation Improvements: Environmental Review
UDOT has started an Environmental Study focused on Big Cottonwood Canyon to address wintertime congestion. Now through December 13th, submit a comment to UDOT using the form below. Looking for inspiration about what to include in your comment? Read on below for what you can include to ensure our UDOT’s…