Airport Wetland Disposition and Conservation Easement
Summary
The city is considering selling 951 acres of airport mitigation wetlands to the Utah DNR to become a waterfowl management area protected by a conservation easement. Residents and environmental groups strongly urged the Council to pause and ensure permanent no-hunting protections and shorebird habitat preservation.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Involves a $500,000 easement appraisal valuation adjustment offsetting land purchase terms.
Migratory waterfowl, state wildlife managers, and sportsmen seeking expanded management areas.
Migratory shorebirds and conservationists concerned about increased hunting pressure and habitat alteration.
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