Hopi partners visited the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Interagency Visitor Center in June.
Photo provided by GSEP Stewardship Program, 2024
This summer we welcomed partners from the Hopi Tribe to connect to the land and learn about careers options in natural resource management. Their visit was a pilot project that we hope to grow over the next several years. Hopi are just one of the many Native peoples with ties to the Monument. Read more about the project and our goals below.
Fire Restrictions are still in effect throughout Utah, and following them is especially important on the Monument. This month, the Deer Springs Fire burned over 11,000 acres on the Monument, and appeared to be human-caused. Once a fire has been designated as contained, Federal agencies are tasked with coming up with a plan to minimize erosion and manage vegetation. We will be following the planning efforts closely to advocate for the planting of native species.
Finally, it’s our 20th anniversary as an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit! We are celebrating with some low-key events such as a concert in Escalante on July 26th, a new t-shirt and merch, and a couple of Roving Talks during the Escalante Canyons Art Festival in September.
We hope to see you at some of our events!
-Jackie
