Saving land
is a good thing for us all.
People from around the world come here because of what our open lands offer: awe-inspiring views, incredible scenery and wildlife, world-class outdoor recreation, and an unparalleled lifestyle you can find nowhere else.
The Summit Land Conservancy works tirelessly to protect these lands and our communities. We hustle, we fundraise, we problem-solve, we negotiate, and we collaborate on agreements—everything it takes to preserve what we love about this place. This community, our donors, our landowners, and our visitors all depend on us to do it. And we relish the task.
SAVE LAND FOR THE FUTURE.
The Great Salt Lake is facing unprecedented danger. Without a dramatic increase in water flow to the lake in 2023 and 2024, its disappearance could cause irreparable damage to Utah’s public health, environment, and economy. Summit Land Conservancy’s Utah Headwaters Initiative focuses on enhancing the agricultural and environmental resources within the headwaters of the Weber, Provo, and Bear River Watersheds, which are the three main tributaries of the Great Salt Lake.
The Conservancy is dedicating the next five years of our work toward saving the watersheds and natural landscapes that filter and feed water into the Great Salt Lake. Our goal is the triple the acres we protect across four counties of the Wasatch Back. Please join us in saving mountains and meadows… for the future.
Don’t hit that snooze button on April 30!
What’s better than starting your day off with a warm cup of coffee? Saving the lands and waters that are important to YOU, of course!
Please join us at Summit Land Conservancy’s 2024 Conservation Breakfast at Deer Valley Resort’s Silver Lake Lodge on Tuesday, April 30 at 8:30 AM.
Tickets cost $15 and include food, beverages, and front row seats to our one-of-a-kind program featuring guest speaker, Joel Ferry. An American politician and rancher who served as a member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 1st District, Joel also serves as the Executive Director of the Utah Department of Natural Resources.
If you snooze you’ll definitely lose, so snag your tickets TODAY!
Upcoming events:
“Star Party” with Swaner preserve & ecocenter | april 8.
April is Dark Skies Month, and we are teaming up with our good friends at Swaner Preserve and Ecocenter, to bring you a special Moon Shine Adventure at Stevens Grove in Oakley.
For many, the dark is often misunderstood and unfamiliar, but our skies are filled with wonder and awe. The dark night is also critical to the health and wellbeing of our planet. During our hike we’ll discuss the harmful effects of light pollution and what we can do to save our night skies and open space!
We are currently at capacity, BUT you can still sign up for our waitlist below!
Programs for all:
There’s A way for anyone to get involved.
Nearly every season of the year, we offer programs with a little good-timin’ for a good cause. Events include our nighttime Moon Shine Adventures, Hops Hunters Hikes, and even hikes where we take a “bath” in the sounds and smells of nature! We aim to get people outside enjoying the open spaces we work so hard to protect. Because what we do is a gift that keeps on giving—to the entire community.
How we do it.
all together now.
Open space is the heart of our community. Since 2002, the Summit Land Conservancy has been preserving the regional landscapes you cherish in Park City and Summit County for future generations. We are a strictly local organization, staffed and run by area residents dedicated to saving land. We work with landowners, donors, our local government, and with partner organizations who share a stake in what we do. It takes a lot of creative problem-solving, and a heaping dose of community fun to get the job done.
How to help.
there’s something for everyone.
This is a cause we all benefit from—and there are ways for us all to chip in and make it happen! Whether you make a large gift or a small gift, volunteer, or attend one of our events, you’re helping to save our invaluable open spaces. Your efforts, contributions, and connections can go a long way. Visit our DONATE page and follow our social media networks for ways to get involved!
Something we all have a stake in.
Whatever your beliefs, whatever your recreational interests, wherever you’re from—this video offers a glimpse of why it matters to you.
The work is ongoing. But the numbers show: it’s working.
14,743
Acres saved throughout our 20-year history.
$76 Million
Federal funds leveraged since 2011, to preserve Utah landscapes forever.
17
Family farms preserved forever in the Wasatch Back.
land can be developed once.
Or saved forever.
