Summary
Provo is partnering with Utah Open Lands to protect 115 acres of city-owned land in Slate Canyon with a conservation easement. This ensures the land remains open space and recreation-focused for future generations while preventing any future sale of the property.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Conserve Utah Valley has offered to cover initial stewardship costs of approximately $10,000, requiring no direct municipal expenditure for easement setup.
Provo residents and future generations who will enjoy permanently protected open space and recreational access at Slate Canyon.
Developers may face stricter regulations or longer processes.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Planning Commission - Aug 12, 2026
The city is creating new rules for buildings near the river to keep it beautiful and accessible. It limits what can be built and requires developers to add trails and native plants.
Provo moves on potential conservation easement at mouth of Slate Canyon
Provo moves on potential conservation easement at mouth of Slate Canyon KSL.com
City Council Meetings (Regular) - Apr 28, 2026
Residents are pushing for a conservation easement to protect Slate Canyon from future development and keep it as a natural park.
City Council Meetings (Work) - Apr 28, 2026
Provo is partnering with Utah Open Lands to protect 115 acres of city-owned land in Slate Canyon with a conservation easement. This ensures the land remains open space and recreation-focused for future generations while preventing any future sale of the property.
Neighborhood Districts - Feb 4, 2026
Efforts are underway to ensure Slate Canyon remains protected while allowing for park development on a portion of city-owned land.
City Council Meetings (Work) - Jan 13, 2026
Proposed changes to the sensitive lands ordinance aim to strengthen protections by removing exceptions to river setbacks and adjusting when hold harmless agreements are required for high water table areas.
Provo looks to protect South Fork Canyon land from development
Provo looks to protect South Fork Canyon land from development KUTV
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