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Every person in the network
is a node.

You don't need to be an engineer. You need curiosity, a stake in Utah's future, and a willingness to protect your neighbors.

Panoramic view of Utah's wildland terrain with distributed sensor nodes visible across a sweeping landscape

The Network

Every ridge. Every canyon. Every neighbor watching.

Solar-powered sensor nodes. Peer-to-peer mesh. No cell towers, no satellites.

01

Run a Sensor Node

Pre-assembled sensor units work straight out of the box. Configure with a phone app, mount with solar, join the network automatically. No engineering background needed.

Request a Node
02

Build Your Own

Open-source designs for community members who want to assemble their own sensor units. We provide instructions and parts list - beginner-friendly.

View Build Guides
03

Report Smoke or Fire

When you see something, file a report through our app. What you see feeds the early warning system. Early detection by a neighbor makes the difference.

Download the App
04

Develop the Software

The entire platform is open source. React Native and Node.js developers can contribute. The more people who build and maintain sensors, the stronger the network.

Contribute on GitHub
05

Educate and Organize

Help neighbors and officials understand what Uinta Watch is and why it matters. Host a demo night. Talk to your local fire department.

Get Materials
06

Deploy a Sensor

Find a location in your wildland community and maintain a sensor node. Be the local anchor of the network. Training and support provided.

Find a Location
5-10
Pilot sensor nodes
~$150
Per node
100+
Acres coverage
24/7
Monitoring

The strength of Uinta Watch is in all of us together.

Join the Community