Since 2020, Utah State University Water Quality Extension has led Pack It Out Utah, the statewide trails and waterways cleanup effort held every September. Each year, local governments, nonprofits, community organizations, and volunteers join forces to remove trash from Utah’s public lands and waterways, improving water quality and protecting natural habitats.

“We often take for granted how much work goes into keeping our waters clean for people and wildlife,” said Sarah Erwin, USU Extension assistant professor for water quality and watershed education. “We hope every Utahn will make time this month to care for our watersheds by removing trash from trails and waterways.”

Participants can visit the Pack It Out Utah website to find information about cleanup events hosted by partner o

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