The Central Wasatch Commission has contracted for an independent assessment of the organization, led by the Common Ground Institute. This survey is an opportunity to share your observations and opinion
As a part of the 2021 Short Term Projects initiative, the Commission built upon our existing partnership with Utah Open Lands to partially fund the Transit to Trails free weekend
The Central Wasatch Commission is seeking new members to join the Stakeholders Council. The application period is open now through May 31st. The Stakeholders Council is comprised of community members,
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
Town of Brighton Mayor Dan Knopp joined the Central Wasatch Commission’s Board in 2020. He is able to provide a voice for the canyon on issues such as traffic, transportation,
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
The Central Wasatch Commission is partnering with the Salt Lake Climbers Alliance (SLCA) to help fund the Gate Buttress Recreation Infrastructure and Restoration Project. The mission of the Salt
