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.
Thank you for saving land at this year’s Conservation Breakfast!
Thank you to all our friends and partners who joined us at this year's Conservation Breakfast!
In one year, Summit Land Conservancy was able to achieve "milestones" we never thought were possible with YOUR support. From securing local, state and federal funding resources, to receiving generous gifts made by individual donors-- YOU have helped us save land and water across the Wasatch Back.
In case you were unable to attend this year's Conservation Breakfast, you're in luck... You can catch it below with just a click of your mouse!
Upcoming events:
an educational approach to regenerative ag | may 30.
Join Summit Land Conservancy and 3 Springs Land & Livestock from 6-7:30 p.m. on May 30th to see the power of regenerative agriculture in action! Our presentation will discuss and demonstrate the crucial role of water resources and the unique geology and soils of the Kamas Valley Meadows. We will also explore the ecological and economic impacts of local agriculture, and we’ll meet the famous pastured poultry of 3 Springs Land & Livestock! Learn why protecting land is vital for our local ecosystem and understand how you can make an impact in your own community.
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.
