Utah

Summit Land Conservancy
Permanently Protecting Migratory Bird Stopover Habitat along the Weber River in Summit County (UT)
Permanently preserve and restore scarce wetlands along the Weber River in Summit County, Utah, saving key migratory bird stopover habitat that would otherwise likely be sold for conversion to residential housing. Project will place 107 acres of agricultural land under permanent conservation easement and implement targeted grazing efforts to improve wetland habitat quality for migratory species and permanently protect all ecosystem services provided by this land.
$150,000

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Reconnecting Big Game Migration Corridors and Winter Range Habitat (UT)
Restore big game migration corridors, reconnect critical winter ranges, and reduce wildlife vehicle collisions by installing a wildlife exclusion fence around the I-80/I-84 interchange in northern Utah. Project will install 2.68 miles of fencing to direct animal movement to existing underpasses and bridges, where wildlife can cross safely.
$250,000