NFWF Grant Profile

Conservation Program(s):
ConocoPhillips SPIRIT of Conservation
Project Title: Permanently Protecting Migratory Bird Stopover Habitat along the Weber River in Summit County (UT)
Organization:
Summit Land Conservancy
Project ID:
1201.22.073386
Description:

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.

Award Amount:
$150000.00
Location:
The Marchant Property located on the Weber River in Peoa, Summit County, Utah