County Lands News - March 2025

March 4, 2025

We’re excited to share that the January 910 Ranch Open Houses were a great success, with approximately 150 attendees joining us over the course of the two events! It was wonderful to connect with so many community members and hear your feedback—thank you for your participation! 

Public engagement is critical to the success of the 910 Ranch management planning efforts. Your input informs the County's planning process, ensuring that the project reflects community values. We look forward to continuing these conversations with you during our March Open House. 

910 Ranch Open House - March 18

  • Date & Time: Tuesday, March 18, 6:30 - 8:30 PM 

  • Location: Sheldon Richins Building, 1885 W Ute Blvd, Park City 

  • What to Expect:

    • Overview of survey results and Open House feedback

    • 910 Ranch update presentation

    • Structured Q&A session

    • Management documents available for review: Baseline Documentation Report and Forest Stewardship Plan 

Additionally, the Lands & Natural Resources Department is launching an educational series titled Roots of Conservation: Growing the Conversation. This series will bring in partners to speak on various conservation-related topics. Our first session, Conservation Easements 101, will feature Summit Land Conservancy and independent landowners who have chosen to conserve their land through conservation easements. 

Roots of Conservation: Growing the Conversation 

  • Topic: Conservation Easements 101 

  • Date & Time: Tuesday, March 25, 5:00 - 7:00 PM 

  • Location: South Summit Services (Kamas Library) Auditorium, 110 N. Main St., Kamas 

  • What to Expect:

    • Brief presentations from Summit County, Summit Land Conservancy, and landowners.

    • Learn about conservation easements, funding streams, and strategies to conserve your land, all followed by a Q&A session.

    • There will also be an opportunity to fill out a Notice of Interest (NOI) if you are interested in pursuing funding for land conservation

Wildlife Watch

This elk had some thoughts for one of our wildlife cams!