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We conserve land through restoration, education, and outreach.
05/25/2026
Today and everyday, we honor, remember and celebrate those who have sacrificed for our freedom. Not a day goes by that we are not deeply aware of how much was given for our freedom. Their courage will never be forgotten!
05/22/2026
Last November, our Dedicated Restoration Team removed 4,380 pounds (2.19 tons) of trash & 1 tire from Lower Sycamore, Four Peaks & Sugar Loaf OHV Areas on the U.S. Forest Service-Tonto National Forest, in addition to removing 274 sq ft of graffiti from Four Peaks & Sugar Loaf (check out the post before this one).
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We also put out a fire at Lower Sycamore that was not fully extinguished. Please ensure your fire is completely extinguished before driving away, we come across abandoned fires all the time.
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Check out a few photos from the project & click the link below to view the entire project, including graffiti removal:
http://www.naturalrestorations.org/lower-sycamore-4peaks-ohv-areas-nov25
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Thank you to the military veterans on our Dedicated Restoration Team for all of their hard work! Thank you Justin Ballard, Ryan Morin, & Garett Cline.
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This project was financed through a grant from the Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Recreation Fund administered by Arizona State Parks. We are grateful for their commitment to Arizona’s OHV areas & responsible recreation.
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This project was also possible due to support from our Sponsors: AZ 4Runner Outsiders, AC Infinity Inc., Arizona Plasma, Arizona Toy Pros, Arizona Wholesale Growers, AVENT, Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co, Arizona Rock Products Association, Beer Barn AZ, Desert Monsters Tours, ICON Vehicle Dynamics, Illuminated Funds Group, No Snow Standup Paddle Boards, OdySea Aquarium, REI Cooperative Action Fund, Resolution Copper, Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch, Salt River Project, State 48 Overland, Stellar Adventures, Verderia, Victory 4x4, Visit Mesa, Wild West Off-Road Recovery, & Yamaha Outdoors.
Thank you to everyone at the U.S. Forest Service Tonto National Forest for their support of this project & our mission.
05/19/2026
Last Thursday, May 14th, we hosted a Lower Salt River Cleanup at Pebble Beach & Blue Point Recreation Areas for a fantastic group of volunteers from the Rotational Engineering Team at Salt River Project. 18 volunteers helped us remove 127.35 pounds of trash from the area! Check out a few photos from the project.
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Volunteers hiked & explored Pebble Beach & Blue Point Recreation Areas along the Lower Salt River picking up scattered trash, cans, bottles, hats, blankets, plastic bags, towels, clothing, shoes, flip flops, sunglasses, an umbrella, & lots of micro trash, like cigarette butts, bottle tops, fishing line, confetti, toothpick flossers, pieces of wrappers & more. Several disgusting finds, including 2 dirty diapers & other trash left sitting on a grill meant for cooking food less than 30 steps from a dumpster.
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Thanks again to everyone from the Rotational Engineering Team at Salt River Project for helping us make a positive impact on the Lower Salt River!
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Thank you to the U.S. Forest Service-Tonto National Forest for their support of this event & our mission!
Tires are still cheap, right? Imagine spending your hard earned money on a set of tires so that you can enjoy Arizona's off-road trails. You barely hit the dirt road & drive through thousands of nails left from pallet fire burns. Now you have 4 tires full of nails. Sounds like a terrible way to start your off-road adventure & another big hit to your bank account, even with road hazard on your tires!
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We don't want that experience for any trail rider! Earlier this week, our Dedicated Restoration Team removed over 560 pounds of nails from multiple sites throughout Bulldog Canyon. All of the nails were removed from areas people drive through!
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Thank you to everyone at Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (Yamaha Outdoors) for awarding us with a grant to remove trash & graffiti from popular OHV Areas on the U.S. Forest Service-Tonto National Forest
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Thank you to the U.S. Forest Service-Tonto National Forest for their support of this project! Thank you to Tim Estenson from Estenson Racing for writing a letter of support on our behalf!
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Thank again to Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative for supporting our Restoration Projects!
05/13/2026
We would like to thank everyone at SWCA Environmental Consultants for recently donating $1,230 to our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in support of our mission. Their generosity helps us preserve the beauty of Arizona's outdoor spaces!
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SWCA Environmental Consultants is a leader in environmental consulting, providing tailored solutions for clients navigating the environmental compliance process. SWCA has long been guided by a clear purpose: to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today. This purpose is not just a statement—it’s a commitment that shapes every project they undertake, every partnership they form, and every step they take toward a more sustainable future.
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Thanks again to everyone at SWCA Environmental Consultants for continuing to support our mission and Arizona’s outdoor spaces!
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