Summit County Closes on 835-Acre Ure Ranch Property

Summit County closes on 835-acre Ure Ranch property

Summit County and the Summit Land Conservancy have officially acquired the 835-acre Ure Ranch property in the Kamas Valley. “On behalf of Summit County, I want to say how excited I am to see this precious land protected for open space and agriculture for generations to come,” said Summit County Council Chair Tonja Hanson. “I lived directly across the street from this property for 28 years. My fear was that someday, I would wake up and see nothin…

Summit County buys 835-acre Ure Ranch to preserve Kamas Valley open space

KAMAS, Utah — Summit County has purchased the 835-acre Ure Ranch along the Kamas Valley entry corridor, preserving pasture and wetlands from development. This acquisition protects local habitat, preserves scenic views, and expands public recreation opportunities and open space. The property has transferred to county ownership, and the first conservation easement — covering the ranch’s North Meadows — has been assigned to Summit Land Conservancy,…