To Change or Not to Change? – that is the question many Salt Lakers & Park Cityites are asking themselves these days. There are a number of land and development proposals being discussed right now that would change the “flow” of things throughout the canyons of the Wasatch. And an equal number of people and organizations opposing any such change.
As a prospective buyer and/or skier, biker, hiker, flower enthusiast, or any other outdoorsy person, considering a move to Salt Lake City/Park City area, we wanted to introduce you to a few groups that take on different stances so you can form your own opinion.
ONE WASATCH: The concept here is to connect the various ski resorts with a few chairlifts to create the largest contiguous ski experience in North America. So, Deer Valley, Park City, The Canyons, Brighton, Solitude, Alta and Snowbird would all essentially be connected.
FRIENDS OF ALTA: Alta’s local land trust facilitates acquisition and conservation of undeveloped privately owned lands in Alta that exhibit watershed, open space, and wildlife habitat values. “FOA” supports the protective policies of the Town of Alta, Salt Lake City’s watershed management policies, and the U.S. Forest Service’s policies and their stewardship of the area’s public lands.
MOUNTAIN ACCORD: is a multi-phase program that seeks to make long-term decisions regarding the future of the central Wasatch Mountains. Decision making for this program is broad reaching and will consider a range of issues and goals, centered on the interconnection of four key systems: transportation, environment, economy, and recreation. Mountain Accord is a collaboration with public and private interests including state and local governments, federal agencies, and industry and grass roots organizations. Decision making for this program will rely on input from each of these entities.
SAVE OUR CANYONS: Professionals, recreationists, environmentalists, outdoor industry representatives, cabin owners, city dwellers – Save Our Canyons values open spaces, environmental integrity, places to play, places to pray, water quality, scenic views, access to trails the many, many valued assets that this Wasatch Range provides to our impeccable quality of life!
Post by Susannah Williams