On April 18th, 22 BHI employees gathered at Fort Duchesne Ute Tribe Reservoir, joining hands with the Ute Tribe to restore a sacred site. Armed with gloves, trash bags, and determination, the team cleared shoreline debris, repaired trails worn thin by erosion, and hauled away three trailers’ worth of trash. What started as an environmental cleanup became something more: a day to honor the land, connect across cultures, and practice true stewardship.
Sometimes, the most meaningful work happens outside the office—when our hands are in the dirt and the goal is shared. BHI didn’t just clean up trash, the team helped reclaim a space of cultural and environmental importance. What they brought back was something deeper: connection, purpose, and pride.
“Being part of the service project reminded me how good it feels to help others,” said Hailey Parker, a BHI employee. “Not just because we gave back, but because it brought us together. I felt like I made a real difference—it meant more than just another day at the office.”
For Camryn Shepherd, the experience hit just as deeply. “This project brought me closer to the company and gave me a better understanding of our values,” she said. “Helping others shows that we care—not just as individuals, but as a company.”
At BHI, strong communities are built not just through the projects we deliver, but through the care we extend to the people and places around us. This service effort was part of BHI’s broader commitment to giving back with purpose.
The Ute Tribe’s lands are significant culturally, historically, and environmentally. The reservoir is a sacred site for the Tribe—a vital water source and a key part of their way of life.
BHI was one of several local groups contributing to the project. Together, volunteers removed glass and bottles from the shore, cleared trash from access roads, and improved trail safety. Their efforts ensured the area was cleaner, safer, and better prepared to support local wildlife and community use.
The cleanup left the reservoir visibly transformed—and reminded everyone how much is possible when people work together. It showed how simple acts of care can create lasting change, and how community partnerships strengthen more than land—they strengthen people.
This project also served as a reminder that every effort, no matter how small it may seem, contributes to something greater.
BHI remains committed to meaningful service—through environmental initiatives like this one, community partnerships, and future projects that protect what matters most. We are deeply grateful to the Ute Tribe for the opportunity to support this cause and look forward to continued collaboration in the future.