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    • History and Mission
    • Commissioners and Staff
    • Stakeholders Advisory Council
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    • Foundational Documents
  • Projects and Studies
    • Mountain Transportation
      • Big Cottonwood Canyon Mobility Action Plan
      • Mountain Transportation System Project
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      • Millcreek Canyon FLAP Grant
    • Environmental Dashboard
    • Central Wasatch National Conservation & Recreation Area Act (CWNCRA)
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    • Short-Term Projects
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Environmental Dashboard November 3, 2022

Early Season Snow- What to Know

Over the past few weeks the Central Wasatch Mountains have received several feet of snow. The early snow is a promising way to start the winter season, however you may
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Environmental Dashboard October 21, 2022

Do Earthquakes Occur Along the Wasatch Front?

About 30 million years ago, movement along the Wasatch Fault caused the Wasatch Mountains to rise. The Wasatch Fault stretches from Malad City, Idaho to Fayette, Utah and is made
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Environmental Dashboard September 27, 2022

Climate and its Impact

Climate is defined as: “long-term average weather conditions for a given geographic area or region”¹ and it is measured through temperature and precipitation. A region’s climate is determined through the
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Environmental Dashboard, Watershed September 6, 2022

What is in Our Water?

As residents along the Wasatch Front, we have unique access to fresh water- a large amount of which comes directly from our mountain streams. In a previous blog post we
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Environmental Dashboard, Watershed August 23, 2022

Where Does Our Water Come From?

All water on the earth is a part of the water cycle. This water is constantly changing states and locations and is vital to sustaining life on the earth. Freshwater
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Environmental Dashboard August 12, 2022

A Pocket Guide to Landslides: What They are and How to Stay Safe From Them

Landslides are a common occurrence throughout the Wasatch Mountains due to several different factors. Areas that are prone to landslides include: existing old landslide paths, on or at the base
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Environmental Dashboard, Vegetation July 26, 2022

Why Do We Need Shrubs and Grasses?

Grazing among the flowering pastures used to be a common sight in the Wasatch Mountains. This was a thriving industry and a great way to feed livestock and produce quality
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Vegetation July 12, 2022

A Brief History of the Cottonwood Canyons

The beautiful trees and vegetation of the Wasatch mountains that we enjoy now have not always been thriving. An ever-growing population has left its marks on the mountains.   For many
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Environmental Dashboard June 6, 2022

The CWC Releases the Environmental Dashboard

The Central Wasatch Commission released the Environmental Dashboard to the public on Monday, June 6th. The public may access the Environmental Dashboard at this link: https://cwc.utah.gov/environmental-dashboard/ The Environmental Dashboard is
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CWC, Environmental Dashboard, Public Comment Period April 20, 2022

The CWC Releases a Beta Version of the Environmental Dashboard for Public Review and Opens a Public Comment Period Now Through Wednesday May 4, 2022

The Central Wasatch Commission released a beta version of its Environmental Dashboard for public review and comment on Wednesday, April 20th. A public comment period on the beta Environmental Dashboard
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Neff’s Canyon, about one mile south of Millcreek Neff’s Canyon, about one mile south of Millcreek Canyon, was named after the Neff family who built the first flour mill in Millcreek Canyon. The canyon follows the north side of Mount Olympus and provides access to rock climbing routes. Neff's Canyon also has Neff's Cave, the second deepest cave in Utah. 

Image of two men hiking in Neff's Canyon in 1913 found in the @marriottlibrary digital archives. 
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Silver haired bats are some of the most common in Silver haired bats are some of the most common in forested areas throughout North America. These bats are dependent on roosts in old growth areas and require densities of dead and dying trees. Silver haired bats hibernate in forested areas such as small tree hollows, beneath exfoliating bark, and in crevices of cliff faces. 

Learn more about bats in the Central Wasatch Mountains by checking out our Environmental Dashboard.

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Boreal Toads are found in mountainous regions of t Boreal Toads are found in mountainous regions of the Western United States, typically at elevations between 5,000 and 10,000 feet. In the winter these toads hibernate in mammal burrows or beaver dams and in some areas they hibernate together in one hole. Boreal Toads will emerge in the spring when the snowmelt has opened up their burrow and the temperatures are above freezing. 

Learn more about wildlife in the Wasatch Mountains by following the link to our Environmental Dashboard in our bio.
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With reduced ski bus service due to staffing short With reduced ski bus service due to staffing shortages this year, a great alternative to travel up the canyons is to carpool. You can coordinate with your friends and family or you can use the @travelwiseutah app to connect and carpool with others in your area.

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