Central Wasatch Commission

Celebrating 10 Years of Mountain Accord! Join us Jan 8–9 for the Central Wasatch Symposium. Darren Parry (@shoshonelder) will keynote on consensus building, stewardship, and connection to the land. Full program drops Dec 11. Tickets: cwc.utah.gov 🎟️⛰️

Goodbye April, hello May! Tune in to the Wasatch Wrap Up for April 2026. #WeAreTheWasatch

Happy Earth Day from the Central Wasatch Commission!

Ever hear of the Mountain Transportation System Project?

Wasatch Wrap Up for March 2026

This group brings together 35 community voices—from environmental organizations and recreation advocates to ski resorts, residents, and local partners—all working to shape the future of the Central Wasatch.

Happy #WasatchBackcountryAppreciationDay !

We are now accepting applications for CWC Stakeholders Council through March 20, 2026. Visit the link in our bio to apply and learn more. #WeAreTheWasatch

Central Wasatch Commission released its official comment on the proposed open-air mine in Parleys Canyon. CWC opposes the project over impacts to air quality, watershed health, snowpack, wildlife, and local communities. Read more: cwc.utah.gov

Please join us in welcoming Mayor Scotty John, Councilor Bev Uipi, and Mayor Gay Lynn Bennion to their new roles as Central Wasatch Commission Commissioners! We’re excited to work alongside these dedicated leaders as they help guide the future of the Central Wasatch. 🌄👏

🚐 The updated Mill Creek Canyon Shuttle Feasibility Study is now public! The report finds a canyon shuttle is a feasible option to address a growing population and parking congestion while improving access. Read the full study through the link in our bio #WeAreTheWasatch

Today marks the beginning of the Central Wasatch Commission Short-Term Project Grant Cycle. The application period closes on February 10th, 2026 at 5 p.m. Learn more through the link in our bio.

💡 Jack Stauss, Executive Director of Save Our Canyons will be delivering a presentation at the Central Wasatch Symposium on the intersection of land preservation and the recreation industry. Visit the link in our bio to learn more. #WeAreTheWasatch

🎁 The winter holidays are for family, friends and… 🎟️ Central Wasatch Symposium tickets! 🔗 Visit the link in our bio to get your tickets & learn more!

Is There Anywhere You’d Rather Be? ❄️ Check out the link in our bio to get tickets to the Second Annual Central Wasatch Symposium. We’ll be coming back to the Millcreek City Hall on January 8th and 9th to celebrate ten years of Mountain Accord.

⛰️ New Podcast Alert! 🎙️ In this episode of In The Wasatch, former Central Wasatch Commission Staff, Ben Kilbourne, facilitates a conversation with three individuals that were instrumental in the Mountain Accord process. Follow the link in our bio to listen in!

From first turns to future turns ⛷️ Join us Jan. 8–9, 2026 at the Central Wasatch Symposium for a panel on The Evolution of Skiing—personal stories, big changes, and what the next decade in the Central Wasatch could look like. 🎟️ Tickets: link in bio #WeAreTheWasatch

We’ve released the full program for the 2026 Central Wasatch Symposium! 🎉 Join us Jan 8–9 at Millcreek City Hall as we celebrate 10 Years of Mountain Accord, with a keynote from Darren Parry (@shoshoneelder) and two days of conversations. View the program in our bio.

We’re excited to welcome Will McKay as the CWC’s new Communications Director! Will grew up in eastern Iowa, studied environmental studies, journalism, and geography at CU Boulder, and later moved to Salt Lake City to work as an AMGA Certified Ski Guide and avalanche forecaster.

CWC’s Short-Term Project Grants open Jan 13, 2026. Funding for shovel-ready projects supporting transit, environment, recreation access & economic sustainability in the Central Wasatch. Open to nonprofits, community groups & Utah residents. Learn more: cwc.utah.gov/projects