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Summit County Approved Three Easements In North Summit County

Summit Land Conservative

Summit County Council Member Kim Carson says she’s excited that the county has preserved three major land parcels in North Summit—not just for open space, but to continue agricultural activity.

Meeting on Wednesday, the council approved three conservation easements for the Summit Land Conservancy.

The county will be a co-holder on the easements, which legally will help the Conservancy to obtain funding.

Carson has details on the three properties.

“The Wright Ranch, it’s in the echo area," Carson said. "Part of its property is within what they call the Rich Morgan Summit sage grouse management area. So, it will help preserve sage grouse habitat. That's just over 4,000 acres. The Sergeant family ranch. That's West of Colville and that easement is approximately 105 acres. That would preserve some areas that encompass part of the Weber River drainage. So, that's an important protection. Judd Lane farm is 103 acres and that's in the Hoytsville area. That also is working agricultural land and adjacent to the Little Weber. So, all of those are important to not only protect some of our watershed area’s but also give these landowners the ability to continue working their agricultural property.”

Known for getting all the facts right, as well as his distinctive sign-off, Rick covered Summit County meetings and issues for 35 years on KPCW. He now heads the Friday Film Review team.
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