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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…
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…
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…
Wasatch Stewardship Program 2024 Summary

As we wrap up the 2024 summer season, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined Save Our Canyons in our Wasatch Stewardship Projects to give back and protect the beauty and wildness of the Wasatch Mountains. Here’s a look back at what we achieved together this summer: Millcreek…
Wilderness Recreation Site Monitoring 2024 Summary

During the 2024 season, Save Our Canyons continued its partnership with the Salt Lake Ranger District to monitor recreation sites across the Wasatch Wilderness areas, including the Mt. Olympus, Twin Peaks, and Lone Peak wilderness areas. Next year we’ll begin data collection in the Deseret Wilderness Area. Compared to last…
A Recap Of: Parleys Canyon Panel – Mt. Aire Mine Proposal

On Wednesday, October 23rd, nonprofit partners—Heal Utah, Save Parleys, Sierra Club, Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment, and Save Our Canyons—came together to host an educational town hall, aiming to inform the community about the serious concerns surrounding the proposed mining operation in Central Parleys Canyon. The proposed mine poses…
A Recap Of: The 20th Annual Lone Peak Celebration

On Saturday, October 19th, Save Our Canyons gathered with community members, outdoor enthusiasts, conservationists, and Wasatch lovers alike for the 20th Annual Lone Peak Celebration—a vibrant event dedicated to celebrating the Wasatch Range and the shared commitment to protecting its beauty and Wildness. Together, through ticket sales, a one-of-a-kind silent…
2024 Wasatch Stewardship Program – Millcreek Campground Service With Archer Mechanical & Salt Lake Ranger District:

A Successful Day in Millcreek with Archer Mechanical, Salt Lake Ranger District, and the Save Our Canyons team. On Saturday, September 14th, 2024, we had an incredible turnout for our Wasatch Stewardship Event, partnering with the Salt Lake Ranger District and Archer Mechanical for a campsite restoration project where we…
Update: Save Our Canyons’ Lawsuit Against UDOT Over the Proposed Gondola

Update: Save Our Canyons’ Lawsuit Against UDOT Over the Proposed Gondola Save Our Canyons has entered the next phase in its lawsuit with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) over the construction of a gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon (LCC). Before embarking on a project of this magnitude, UDOT is…
Abbey Benesh

Board Member
A Recap of: Protect Biodiversity, Plant Native Plants

On Sunday, August 18th, Save Our Canyons and Park City Gardens came together to host the event Protect Biodiversity, Plant Native Plants, a gathering aimed at educating the public on the benefits of choosing native species over non-native ones in home landscapes. Planting native species in Utah supports the local…
Eliza Cowie

Board Member A lover of right-footed turns, loam dirt, and tailwinds, Eliza has been working on environmental issues for the last decade in a career that spans policy, fundraising, and community engagement. She grew up in the small climbing town of Rumney, NH, and attended St. Lawrence University, where she…