Bonanza Flat Restoration Day at Bloods Lake

Since the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the state has seen a 300% increase in use of trails and open spaces. With an increase in human foot traffic comes an increase in human impact on the landscape. One area that has seen a tremendous amount of foot traffic is the Bloods Lake trail, known for its luscious wildflower fields and scenic alpine lakes. Because of this extra use, the riparian areas around Bloods Lake have seen incredible amounts of erosion and degradation. This not only diminishes the scenic value of the area for other recreationists, but also threatens habitat for several sensitive species in the area. 

Utah Open Lands, Park City Municipal and Mountain Trails Foundation have been implementing restoration projects in the Bonanza Flat Conservation Area to both retain and promote its ecological integrity, but we need your help! On October 21st will be having a habitat restoration day at Bloods Lake to help ensure sensitive wildlife areas stay intact and continue to prosper. We need 25-30 volunteers to help plant native plant plugs and place erosion control near the Bloods Lake riparian area. If you have any questions, please contact Alli Eroh at alli.eroh@utahopenlands.org .