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The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest encompasses 2.2 million acres in Northern Utah and southwestern Wyoming. The Forest receives 9 million visitors annually and is one of the most heavily visited forests in the nation. Roads and trails lead visitors to natural settings and spectacular vistas with fresh water and clean air. In winter, the “Greatest Snow on Earth” draws people from around the world. In addition to these recreation opportunities, the Forest is the source of clean drinking water for nearly half a million residents of the Salt Lake Valley and the headwaters for much of the water that fills the Great Salt Lake. The Salt Lake Ranger District’s "Compliance Crew” rangers use public education and rule enforcement to protect natural resources and enhance visitor experiences in the Tri-Canyon area (Big Cottonwood, Little Cottonwood, and Mill Creek). Ranger efforts are focused on the most popular and most-impacted sites, and watershed protection is generally the top priority during conversations with visitors. Coordination with partner organizations is vital to better understand impacts to resources and to maximize coverage.
