Open Space Trust Fund
NEIGHBORS, NON-PROFITS, AND BUSINESSES SUPPORT COUNTY OPEN SPACE!
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH VOLUNTEERS DO GREAT DAY OF SERVICE
October 2011
Open Space Management Study |
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Presented to the board in August - take a look at what's happening regionally in the world of Open Space. |
CLIMBERS ALLIANCE AND SAVE OUR CANYONS PARTNER TO MAKE TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS!
July 2011
May's Purge Your Spurge Day at Grandeur Peak:
$48 Million Dollar Open Space and Parks Bond |
Want to see what's been purchased with $48 million? Click on the "Project Map" to the left and see an update of all of the Open Space projects as well as the future Parks sites!
STEWARDSHIP - Protecting Public Lands
Qwest Volunteers clean up!
History
In 2002, the Salt Lake County Council voted to allocate $2.6 million dollars to green space acquisition. One year later, the Council determined the need to establish a separate Trust Fund and a citizen-member Committee to advise the Mayor and Council on the acquisition, preservation and development of open space.
In 2005, newly elected Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon worked with the County Council under the leadership of Councilman Cort Ashton to revitalize the Open Space Trust Fund. The Trust Fund has since protected more than 3,700 acres through conservation easements and purchases.
In 2006 Salt Lake County voters overwhelmingly approved a $48 million dollar bond to purchase future park land and open space.
As of December 2009, all bond funds have been committed to projects throughout the Salt Lake Valley.
In 2011 the Open Space Advisory Board is evaluating the health and unique needs of each parcel to plan for future improvements.
Open Space Acquisition Plan
The County finalized an Acquisition Plan in 2008 that guides its project selection process. A PDF version with maps is available.