The Great Salt Lake Council, Boy Scouts of America, says it's concerned about the environment on not only its own 1,000 acres of land but for surrounding property in Mill Creek Canyon.
Kay M. Godfrey, a field director and council spokesman, issued the statement on the heels of a recent Salt Lake County Commission decision allowing continued free access into the canyon.The commission had contemplated charging all canyon visitors a fee to help defray the cost of preserving the canyon, but later voted against that plan.
The council, which operates Tracy Training Center, Cub Country and other canyon properties (700 acres are developed), affirmed its position on the need to protect the environment. The National Council, Boy Scouts of America, says environmental pollution is totally unacceptable and is taking aggressive steps to curb the problem, Godfrey said.
He said a task force has been organized to assist in identifying areas of environmental concern and projects to positively affect Mill Creek Canyon. An environmental awareness training program will be enhanced, he said.
Bob Bayer of JBR Consultant Group is task force chairman. Other members are Cal Schneller, Salt Lake County Planning Division; Jill Dufour, U.S. Department of Agriculture/Forest Service; James (Dean) Maxwell, Utah Association of Conservation Districts; and Alexander C. Morris, Salt Lake Soil Conservation District.