The GNAR Initiative exists to help western gateway communities and their surrounding public lands thrive and preserve the things that make them special. GNAR is an affiliation of university faculty, government and state agencies, non-profit organizations, and community leaders. Our aim is to leverage research, education, and capacity building to assist communities, land managers, and others in gateway and natural amenity regions throughout the West prepare for and respond to challenges their communities may face.
Program Support
The GNAR Initiative is supported by:
- Institute of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, Utah State University
- Wallace Stegner Center for Land, Resources and the Environment, University of Utah
- Utah State University Extension, Utah State University
- Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning Extension, Utah State University
If you or your organization would like to help support the GNAR Initiative, please contact:
Jordan Smith (jordan.smith@usu.edu)