Peter Corroon
Endorses Matheson Wilderness Bill
After more than a year of consultation and modifications, Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon has endorsed wilderness legislation, H.R. 5009, proposed by Rep. Jim Matheson (D-Utah).
HR 5009 will expand existing wilderness for long-term watershed protection while assuring future generations will be able to access some of the County’s most beautiful assets.
“This legislation, including the important changes we’ve made in the past year, protects the watershed for future generations while also protecting the needs of our residents and businesses in the canyons,” says Mayor Corroon.
The Matheson wilderness bill is designed to preserve critical Wasatch Front watershed for future generations. The revised bill offers significant advantages and improvements for public and private property owners. These private property considerations were critical to the Mayor’s support.
“Utah is one of the fastest growing states in the nation, and the canyons’ watersheds are a major source of our drinking water, providing more than 50% of the drinking water for over 500,000 residents,” the Mayor adds.
Among the specifics in the legislation:
· Allows for avalanche control provided by the U.S. Forest Service
and the Town of Alta
· Preserves existing water systems for canyon cabin owners
· Preserves all utility corridors
· Preserves road and trail management ability
The next step in the legislative process for the bill is second markup.
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