Mountain Accord agrees to put Utah County planning on hold
AMERICAN FORK — Mountain Accord has put a hold on its Utah County plans, specifically regarding American Fork Canyon, while moving ahead with its Salt Lake, Summit and Wasatch counties blueprint.
“What we’re hearing is what Utah County would rather do is conduct their own process to evaluate the land exchange in Utah County,” said Laynee Jones, Mountain Accord program manager. “We are supportive of that.”
She said Mountain Accord had been in communication with the three Utah County commissioners.
“We are supportive as Utah County takes a lead on the issue,” she said. “We will be discussing how to move forward.”
Utah County Commissioner Bill Lee announced the same news Wednesday night at an American Fork High School public meeting.
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Snowbird manager reacts to outcry over proposed expansion into American Fork Canyon
Posted 4:27 pm, June 25, 2015 — Fox 13 News
SALT LAKE CITY — The general manager of Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort is reacting to recent public outcry over a land swap proposal, and he said he wants to reassure people they aren’t proposing to put in condos or hotels should they expand.
http://fox13now.com/2015/06/25/snowbird-manager-reacts-to-outcry-over-proposed-expansion-into-american-fork-canyon/
Proposed land swap at American Fork Canyon troubles residents
By Jasen Lee June 23rd, 2015 @ 7:16pm
PROVO — Scores of residents packed the Utah County Commission chambers Tuesday to voice their anxiety and disapproval of a proposal that would trade just over 400 acres of coveted land in American Fork Canyon for about 1,400 acres of federal forest land located in Salt Lake County.
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=35209464
Possible expansion of Snowbird into American Fork Canyon has Utah County residents in uproar
Posted 8:16 p, June 23, 2015 by Kiersten Nunez, updated at 8:18 pm, June 23, 2015 — Fox 13 News
UTAH COUNTY, Utah — Dozens of Utah County residents had strong words for their county commissioners regarding possible expansion of Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort into American Fork Canyon.
http://fox13now.com/2015/06/23/possible-expansion-of-snowbird-into-american-fork-canyon-has-utah-county-residents-in-uproar/
Snowbird manager reacts to outcry over proposed expansion into American Fork Canyon
Posted 4:27 pm, June 25, 2015 — Fox 13 News
SALT LAKE CITY — The general manager of Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort is reacting to recent public outcry over a land swap proposal, and he said he wants to reassure people they aren’t proposing to put in condos or hotels should they expand.
http://fox13now.com/2015/06/25/snowbird-manager-reacts-to-outcry-over-proposed-expansion-into-american-fork-canyon/
Utah County residents rally to fight ski resort plans
BY CRISTINA FLORES MONDAY, JUNE 22ND 2015 
American Fork, Utah — (KUTV) Thousands of Utahns have rallied online to express their concern and anger over a proposed land swap that could impact American Fork Canyon. People in Utah County say they were kept in the dark about a deal that could change their beloved playground forever.
http://kutv.com/news/local/utah-county-residents-rally-to-fight-ski-resort-plans
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