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Seeking to enhance the area surrounding Bridal Veil Falls, Utah County is requesting a land swap with the U.S. Forest Service to assume ownership of property near the falls.
The request is for 63 acres of land currently owned by the Forest Service adjacent to Bridal Veil Falls and along Provo Canyon Parkway — including the Old Provo Canyon Road, walking trails, and parking and picnic areas.
In exchange, the county will give the Forest Service 78 acres of land near Vivian Park, also in Provo Canyon.
During its regular meeting Wednesday, the county commission approved and authorized the signing of a letter to U.S. Rep. Mike Kennedy, asking him to support the property exchange.
According to Utah County Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner, the purpose of the land swap is to remove the hurdles that come with trying to make improvements to the area.
Read more at heraldextra.com.
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