Open Space

A Nibley landowner says she and her late husband spent 14 painstaking years trying to preserve their farm. Here’s how it finally happened.

In a historically agricultural corner of Utah, homes stand where crops once grew. Could buying development rights from private landowners help preserve the feeling of yesteryear?

The decision came down to a common debate in Utah: preservation versus property rights.

A Utah neighborhood that prides itself on its rural vibe fears a nearby city is moving too fast on a request that could tee up beloved open space to development.

In 2022, Cache County voters approved a $20 million bond to protect open spaces and preserve the valley’s natural beauty. Now, the county is working to select key lands for preservation.

In 2022, Cache County voters voted to allocate $20 million in open space land preservation funds to local landowners to protect the rapidly growing county and create trail corridors. Now, those funds are available.