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Ancient Art Saved: $750K Secures Utah Canyon Section
5 Jun
Summary
- A 1,344-acre private land parcel near Nine Mile Canyon received protection.
- Federal funding of $750,000 secured a conservation easement for the land.
- The protected area safeguards wildlife habitat and vital water resources.
A significant section of Nine Mile Canyon, renowned for its prehistoric rock art, has received permanent protection. The U.S. Forest Service has allocated $750,000 through its Forest Legacy program to secure a conservation easement on a 1,344-acre private land area.
This funding, part of an $80 million federal allocation, ensures the ongoing protection of crucial wildlife habitats, forest resources, and water sources that flow into the Green River. The land, privately held since the 1940s, will maintain private ownership while allowing for sustainable forest management to mitigate wildfire risks. Hunters will retain access as part of a Cooperative Wildlife Management Unit.
The easement supports the preservation of this area, which is a migration corridor for big game and home to the greater sage-grouse. This initiative adds to over 11,000 acres previously preserved in the Nine Mile Canyon region through similar U.S. Forest Service programs.
