Soil Stabilization
Stabilizing burned slopes and ridgelines to prevent landslides and secure terrain for regrowth.
For the families and forests of southern Utah
Together, we will restore the Tushars we love.
The Cottonwood Fire disrupted the lives and mountains we love, but the people of Beaver County, Utah are tough in the face of adversity. With partnership and persistence, we will renew the Tushar Mountains and build a more resilient future — one acre at a time.
Who we are
A foundation born from love of the Tushars.
BeaverTUF is a 501(c)(3) foundation dedicated to supporting the community of Beaver, Utah. Our formation was inspired by Eagle Point Resort owner Shane Gadbaw, who has long desired to give back to the community in southern Utah he holds dear. The devastation caused by the Cottonwood Fire created an immediate opportunity for impact and a sense of urgency to formally launch the organization today.
In the short term, BeaverTUF will focus on supporting the recovery efforts in the community and areas impacted by the fire. The organization will seek to provide funding for restoration, recovery, and community needs that may fall outside the scope of insurance coverage, FEMA assistance, or other public funding sources.
As recovery efforts progress and the community transitions from rebuilding to renewal, BeaverTUF will expand its mission to fulfill Shane's original vision — investing in the future of Beaver County's youth through programs, partnerships, scholarships, and initiatives that create opportunities for the next generation.
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See what we're rebuilding together.
A short look at the land, the people, and the commitment behind BeaverTUF.
Our purpose
We are committed to restoring our ecosystem for the long run.
Erosion Control
Installing barriers and targeted interventions to reduce runoff, retain topsoil, and protect waterways.
Water Quality Protection
Restoring natural filtration and monitoring stream health to keep the Tushar watershed clean.
Habitat Restoration
Replanting native species and rebuilding wildlife corridors across the recovering landscape.
Safe Removal and Management of Dead and Hazardous Trees
Professionally removing dangerous trees to reduce fire risk and prepare the land for renewal.
Community Education
Training local landowners on erosion control, replanting, and fire-safe land management techniques.
Hope in action
Recovery is measured in seasons, not headlines.
From emergency response to lasting renewal, this is our path forward. Each milestone is guided by the needs of the land and the people who love it.
01
Immediate Stabilization
Emergency soil barriers, hazardous tree removal, and watershed protection to stop further damage after the fire.
02
Ecosystem Renewal
Replanting native species, restoring wildlife corridors, and rebuilding the natural systems the Tushars depend on.
03
Long-Term Stewardship
Ongoing monitoring, maintenance, and adaptive management to ensure the landscape heals stronger than before.
04
Community Resilience
Supporting families, strengthening local partnerships, and building a future where people and place thrive together.
Our name
BeaverTUF
Our name is simple and defines our focus.
Beaver
The town and the people at the center of this story. A community that shows up for its neighbors unconditionally.
Tushar
The mountain range we call home. The watershed, ridgelines, and forests the Cottonwood Fire ravaged, and the land we are working to restore.
Unity
The bond between people and place. This foundation exists to strengthen the relationship between the community and the land by restoring what was lost and building a future worth inheriting.
From the Tushars
“We won’t do it all at once. We’ll do it together.”
Restoration takes time. We're clearing downed trees and debris, mitigating water pollution, and rebuilding the natural habitat for wildlife, all while working alongside the families that call this place home.
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Be part of rebuilding something lasting.
Every gift plants a seed for future generations who will climb these mountains and walk these forests.