SUMMIT LAND CONSERVANCY
Spring 2014 Annual Report
Hello,  

Curious about what we have been up to and how our efforts to save land have been going?
 
 
Read our 2014 Annual Report to learn about last year's accomplishments, what we are working on now and how your support has made it all possible!
 
 
We also just launched our new, and improved, website. Check it out and let us know what you think. Thanks to Jean Canestrini at GrafixSolutions for the wonderful design work!
 
 
Why Save Land?
People come to Summit County for the land, the mountains, the views, the trails and the clean air. With your support, we work to save these resources and all the benefits they bring.

Over the past 15 months, we protected three more properties! Read more about why we save land.
 
 
 

Dog Holler Organic Farm
86 Acres, Hoytsville
Photo: Cheryl Fox
 






Pyper Tracey Ranch
50 Acres, Henefer
Photo: Cheryl Fox








Risner Ridge
53 Acres, Park City
Photo: Park City Day School 8th grade student





New Logo
You've probably noticed our new logo that announces clearly what we do: We Save Land. Find out why we do it here.
 


Give today: help us save local land!
We can't function without support from members like you! In 2013 we leveraged your support to protect over $1.5 million dollars' worth of land. Renew your membership at the same or increased level by July 31st and you'll be entered to win one of these great Summit Land Conservancy logoed jackets from Black Diamond Equipment. The jackets are modeled here by two of our wonderful Board Members, Richard Sheinberg and John Hanrahan. Visit our annual report to see who else serves on our board.
 
 
Weber River Watershed
Photo by Robyn Geist
The Weber River is perhaps the most critical natural resource in northern Utah. It provides drinking and irrigation water to 21% of Utah's population and is a Blue Ribbon Fishery. Learn more about our Weber River Watershed Initiative, which will protect the 73-acre Siddoway Ranch and Wetlands in Peoa.
 
 
Financial Picture
We stewarded over 2,500 acres in 2013 and placed 3 new conservation easements on 129 acres! Check out what else your donations helped us accomplish in 2013 and support us so we can do even more in 2014.
 
Total Inflows 2013: $652,947 
Total Expenses 2013: $597,049  
 
 
Conservation Buyers
Would you or someone you know like to own 4,000 acres or more of beautiful Summit County range? Forest and streams, vast herds of elk and moose? In other resort communities conservation buyers are purchasing farms and ranches and then protecting them through permanent conservation easements. Read more about it in our Annual Report or on our website.
 
  
Primarily a locally-funded organization, we rely on the generous support of members of our community. Consider joining our Summit Society or Monthly Donor Club to help us save land all year long. 
 
 Living for Open Space 
In 2005, we launched our 1% for Open Space business program. Since then, 1% participants have contributed nearly $205,000 for saving land! The program will now be known as Living for Open Space. Find out more about it and how your business can participate in saving our local open spaces.
 
 
It's Better With Open Space
Our supporters understand that open space isn't free. Here's a sneak peek at one of our new ads to help others get the picture. Visit our Annual Report to learn where you can see our campaign this summer or cast your vote for open space.
 
 

Thank you!