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Submerged vehicles in Utah's lakes are an under-reported environmental story. We make it easy for journalists, producers, and editors to cover it — with a complete press kit, direct media contact, and on-record sources.
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Fathom Restoration is Utah's first dedicated underwater vehicle recovery nonprofit. Founded by three U.S. military veterans, it recovers submerged vehicles, vessels, and debris from Utah's lakes, rivers, and reservoirs — protecting drinking water sources and supporting law enforcement. EIN 42-2166469. IRS Form 1023 filed.
Fathom Restoration is a Utah nonprofit corporation founded in 2026 by three U.S. military veterans to address an under-recognized environmental threat: an estimated 11,000+ submerged vehicles in U.S. lakes and reservoirs, each leaking up to nine liters of toxic fluids into the water column for years. Operating as Utah's first dedicated underwater vehicle recovery nonprofit, Fathom Restoration coordinates with law enforcement dive teams, environmental agencies, and grant-makers to extract these vehicles using USCG-certified divers, HazMat-trained surface teams, and zero-spill containment protocols. The organization holds federal EIN 42-2166469 and is currently awaiting IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt determination. Learn more at fathomrestoration.org.
Data points for stories.
Estimated submerged vehicles in U.S. lakes and reservoirs.
Toxic fluids leaked per submerged vehicle (oil, fuel, acid).
At active risk from submerged vehicle contamination.
Active Great Salt Lake restoration funding — zero allocated to submerged vehicle recovery.
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The lake supplies the watershed for 75% of Utah. It hit record lows in 2022. Submerged vehicles are an invisible, unaddressed contamination source. Why is no one talking about it?
Three disabled U.S. military veterans applying military operational discipline to civilian environmental restoration. A story about service, mission, and the gaps between agencies.
Antifreeze toxicity (1.4 oz lethal dose). Multi-year fluid leak timelines. pH disruption from battery acid. Iron and chromium release. The chemistry of an underwater rust pile.
Why $53M of GSL restoration funding has zero allocated to submerged vehicle removal. What it would take to change that. Who's responsible for the gap.
Utah dive teams are under-funded and focused on rescue and evidence recovery — not long-cycle debris cleanup. The capacity Fathom fills they couldn't reach on their own.
What it takes to launch a real nonprofit — not just incorporate and forget. Documents, governance, IRS filing, grant pursuit, and the year-long path to a first operation.
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For media inquiries, quote requests, fact checks, broadcast scheduling, or photo requests — reach Jake Seawolf, CEO, directly. Response within 24 hours for media.
Email: jakeseawolf919@gmail.com
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