Fixing Fences in Southern Utah

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Help native species thrive.

The alpine forests of the Aquarius Plateau tower above Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Capitol Reef National Park. Here, cool, winding streams provide vital habitat for native plants, cutthroat trout, and beavers. With all that water, "aquarius" is an apt name.

The lush willows and grasses growing along these alpine streams is an irresistible meal to heavy-hoofed animals. By maintaining fences around these sensitive wetlands, we allow the native plants to thrive, stabilize streambanks, and protect essential habitat for beavers, birds, fish, and wildlife.

Help repair two fences, currently full of holes and gaps, which are meant to keep out cattle. Our U.S. Forest Service partners will remove downed trees and help prepare fencing materials. Come ready to dig postholes, pound fence posts, lift logs, and mend these fences. No need to have fence repair experience. Join us to explore a unique corner of the Colorado Plateau and help protect this gorgeous place.

Join us for the Aquarius Plateau Fence Fixers trip, Aug. 26-30, 2022.

We will base camp next to a cabin for four nights by our project site. The cabin has water, a bathroom, and limited sleeping spaces. Please plan to camp outside.

The Trust provides: All meals, snacks, field equipment, and tools.

Participants provide: Personal transportation to the site, individual camping gear, work clothes, sturdy shoes, wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, rain gear, and clothes for warm days and cold nights. Please come prepared.

To sign up online, follow this link: https://www.grandcanyontrust.org/fixing-fences-southern-utah