I support protecting the Wasatch Range for future generations

As a community, we depend on a healthy, vibrant, and wild future for the Wasatch Range. The threatened landscapes that provide our water deserve legislative action by Congress to protect this ecosystem. The Central Wasatch National Conservation and Recreation Area Act is a locally driven, consensus-based bill aimed at protecting the sources of our drinking water, opportunities for immersion and enjoyment of nature, and home to 1,200 plant and animal species including Moose, Pika, Black Rosy Finch, and Quaking Aspen. Visitation to the Central Wasatch Range will continue to increase and now is our opportunity to put into law the values we share which will limit development to allow future generations the chance for the same inspirational experiences we enjoy today. 

However, there are several outstanding issues that must be resolved to bring this legislation to a place where the lands we are charged with stewarding for future generations are protected. Tell the Central Wasatch Commission that in order to continue supporting this proposed legislation the following must be addressed and resolved:

• The proposed “White Pine Watershed Protection Area” area in Little Cottonwood Canyon contains wilderness quality lands that should be added into the Lone Peak Wilderness Area to protect plants and animals as well as the future of non-mechanized experience for hikers, walkers, picnickers, or wildlife viewing.  
• Grizzly Gulch, Patsy Marley, Mount Wolverine, and Catherine’s Pass are areas that should be permanently protected from ski resort development and interconnect within this legislation.
• Transportation is given priority over the protection of water and numerous dispersed recreational activities along the Little Cottonwood Riparian Habitat Conservation Area threatening species, water quality and activities like camping, bouldering/climbing, hiking and mountain biking at areas like Tanners Campground, Little Cottonwood Trail and White Pine.
• The proposed legislation should support transit access to trailheads and dispersed recreation sites by encouraging adherence to a recreation management plan that would benefit forest visitors while protecting the environment.

These issues must be resolved in the next draft of the National Conservation and Recreation Area Act before introduction. This is a pivotal time for our communities who wish to protect the Wasatch Range as a source of water, place of solitude, and our shared home with 1,200 plant and animal species. Sign our petition today to support the protection of the Wasatch Mountains:

“Dedicated to protecting the wildness and beauty of the Wasatch Mountains, canyons, and foothills”

Save Our Canyons

3690 E Fort Union Blvd STE 101

Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121

www.saveourcanyons.org
info@saveourcanyons.org
801-363-7283