The Trust for Public Land - Utah
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Credit: Scott T. Smith
From the geological marvel of the great Salt Lake to the red rock in the south, from national parks to farmland, Utah has it all. Each year, thousands of visitors make the trek to Utah’s national parks. Few realize that the stunning vistas include numerous inholdings—privately held properties whose development would threaten fragile desert ecosystems. The Trust for Public Land is working to conserve these sites for their habitat and recreation value. In Salt Lake City, TPL is leading the effort to complete the Bonneville Shoreline Trail, already more than 100 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian opportunities. In the state’s northeast corner, TPL is helping ranching and farming communities protect their land—and way of life.
11/07/12: Across the nation, voters of all political leanings gave overwhelming approval yesterday to taxing themselves and spending money for new parks in their communities, The Trust for.....read more »
10/11/12: A 30-acre private parcel at the base of Tabernacle Dome in Zion National Park has been protected from potential development and will be added to the park, The Trust for Public Land and.....read more »
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