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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…
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

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…
‘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…
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…
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…