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.
Land Trusts Join Forces to Save Huntsville Monastery
Summit Land Conservancy, Park City’s local accredited land trust, and Ogden Valley Land Trust, are coming together to help protect an iconic 1,080-acre property which was once home to the Abbey of Our Lady of the Holy Trinity, a Trappist Cistercian monastery established in 1947 in Huntsville, Utah.
Why are we here? Whether you were born and raised here, moved here when Park City was a sleepy ski town, or recently decided that Park City is YOUR place, we know that open space is truly the heart of our community. That's why we hope, this Earth Day, YOU will join the Summit Land Conservancy for the LAST Virtual Conservation Breakfast! Enjoy our special program dedicated to saving the lands you love and cherish from the comfort of your own home (because the days of virtual events are almost over, folks!)
Can't attend but still want to make a gift in honor of the Conservation Breakfast?
Thank YOU for your support… but it’s not done YET!
Because of YOU, the great blue herons will raise their young, the sandhill cranes will roam lush pastures, and the Weber River will continue to sing its song.
Thanks to support from people like YOU, the Summit Land Conservancy now owns the Marchant Meadows.
WHAT’S NEXT?
The Conservancy plans to place a Wetland Reserve conservation easement on the property to protect water quality and habitat for wildlife and people. But first we must understand the land. We want to listen to the land and to those who’ve known it for years. We will study the way the river runs, the way the irrigation works, and the places that are more suited for human needs. And, we’d like your help! If you have thoughts, ideas, and perspectives on this land, please let us know via email at info@wesaveland.org
We may own the property, but we still have a big loan to pay off! Converting Marchant Meadows to a public access preserve will take both time and money. If you’d like to learn more about how you can support this effort, please call 435-649-9884
The latest news:
Photo: Charlie Lansche Images
Announcing a prized new grant.
We have been chosen as a recipient for the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) Regional Conservation Partnership Program. We were awarded a $9.4 million grant to support our Utah Headwaters Initiative proposal. Over the course of five years, this Initiative will work to enhance the agricultural and environmental resources within the headwaters of the Weber and Provo Rivers by preserving lands through conservation easements, stream restoration practices and upland land management activities.
Save rural Midway:
Help Save Mountain spa.
In a unique partnership of nonprofit, governments, and landowners, we’re working to save the pastoral views of the Mountain Spa property located in the heart of Midway. We’re pleased to further Midway City’s goals of protecting the open views and agricultural uses that reflect the rural character of Midway and Wasatch County. A conservation easement on 45 acres will preserve the unique features and conservation values of the property, which is home to geological craters, hot pots, irreplaceable wetlands, and valuable winter wildlife habitat. The property sits adjacent to Valais Park and will provide trail connections and public access to showcase the unique geologic structures of the land. The two larger agricultural parcels along River Road and Burgi Lane will continue to operate as farmland.
Summer fun has just begun:
summer camp registration is now open for the best camp in town.
This summer, Summit Land Conservancy is hosting SEVEN week-long summer camps that will be jam-packed with outdoor adventure! If your child loves nature, this is the experience they’ve been looking for! Kids actively engage in learning ecology, botany, biology, wildlife identification, local history, and other topics outside of the traditional classroom setting— all on the open spaces that make Park City special. They also learn the importance of stewardship, and what it means to be a junior land conservator!
Programs & events 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 Outdoor Explorers and Little Explorers summer camps for kids! 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.
6,992
Acres saved throughout our 17-year history
$13.2 Million
Federal funds leveraged to preserve Summit County lands forever.
14
Family farms preserved forever in Summit County
land can be developed once.
Or saved forever.
