Killyon Canyon Conservation Preserve Dedication

Killyon Canyon
Conservation Preserve
Dedication







Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City and Utah Open Lands today will celebrate the partnership that preserved 265 acres of land on the edge of Utah’s largest metropolitan area.

This morning the partners will formally dedicate the Killyon Canyon Conservation Preserve. Following a three-year acquisition campaign led by Utah Open Lands, the property was officially set aside on December 22, 2010.

“This amazing place deserves permanent protections. It is an incredible mix of landscapes on one piece of property,” said Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon. “The County is proud to be the new landowner and a key participant in this partnership.”

The Killyon Canyon Conservation Preserve is one of the highest leveraged open space projects in which the County Open Space Trust Fund participated.

“Public stewardship of this land is part of what makes our community a vibrant and sustainable place to live,” added Mayor Corroon.” The Salt Lake County Open Space Trust Fund contributed $900,000 to the project.

As part of the permanent preservation a conservation easement was granted to be co-held by Salt Lake City and Utah Open Lands. Salt Lake City contributed $300,000 to the total purchase price. Utah Open Lands raised another $600,000. Utah Open Lands’ portion included a half of a million dollars from an anonymous donor, a donation from the Wasatch Mountain Club and $100,000 from Utah’s LeRay McAllister Critical Lands Conservation Fund.

“Salt Lake City is committed to clean water for our residents,” said Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker. “Our participation in the Killyon Canyon partnership reflects our responsibility to help protect this portion of the Salt Lake Valley Watershed.”

City Council Member J.T. Martin was a strong supporter of the project which gets daily use and enjoyment from city residents even though it’s outside the city limits.

“Utah Open Lands really made this happen from the initial discussions with my family and the other landowner,” said Tracy Burton, former Killyon Canyon landowner. “It says a lot about Utah Open Lands that they raised the money and put the partnership together.”

The Burton property had subdivision rights dating back to the early 1900s. The family’s decision to seek a conservation solution for the property led them and the other landowner Tom Johnson to make a contribution of land value totaling more than $500,000.

Those celebrating the dedication on Wednesday will be treated to a hike with the landowners and Utah Open Lands Stewardship Director Dr. Arthur Morris.

Event: Official Dedication of Killyon Canyon Conservation Preserve
Who:   Mayor Peter Corroon, Salt Lake County
           Mayor Ralph Becker, Salt Lake City
           Wendy Fisher, Utah Open Lands
           Brad Barber, Utah Open Lands
           Burton Family, former land owner
           Tom Johnson, former land owner
           Dr. Arthur Morris, Utah Open Lands Stewardship Director
Date:   Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Time:  10:00 a.m.


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