In 1956, Howard Zahniser, an American environmental activist, introduced the first draft of the Wilderness Act. This Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson with an almost
Despite the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic brought to 2020, the Central Wasatch Commission was able to fund seven short-term projects, finalize three public comment periods, and make progress on
Earlier this year, the Central Wasatch Commission provided Utah Open Lands with $20,000 to assist with their land acquisition project at the base of Little Cottonwood Canyon. Utah Open Lands
This year, the Central Wasatch Commission approved funding for graffiti abatement in the tri-canyon area (Millcreek, Big, and Little Cottonwood Canyons). The Commission approved funding $2,600 to go towards The
In May, The Central Wasatch Commission approved $13,080 in funding to assist the U.S. Forest Service and Salt Lake City Public Utilities to maintain public restrooms in the Central Wasatch
When we seek adventure and solace in the mountains, taking care of our waste, our poop in particular, is an important responsibility. With more visitation annually than some of Utah’s
What is a watershed and who takes care of it? A watershed is defined as the drainages and geographic containers, like mountains and canyons, that capture and drain water. Here
