In the Wasatch
In the Wasatch
Podcast Description
In the Wasatch was created by the Salt Lake City local government entity, the Central Wasatch Commission (CWC). The CWC is dedicated to protecting the Central Wasatch Mountains through canyon transportation improvements, concentrated development, and environmental and recreational stewardship. Hosted by Community Outreach Coordinator Mia McNeil, In the Wasatch focuses on the CWC’s initiatives, issues in the Central Wasatch, and local advocates and organizations dedicated to a sustainable future. Learn more about the Central Wasatch Commission at cwc.utah.gov
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The podcast focuses on topics related to environmental stewardship, transportation improvements, and sustainability efforts in the Central Wasatch region. Episodes feature specific themes such as the National Environmental Policy Act, backcountry recreation, wildlife photography, and community symposiums, with examples including discussions with local hunters and conservationists about their roles in ecosystem protection.
Created by the Central Wasatch Commission & hosted by Ben Kilbourne, In The Wasatch Podcast serves as the table everyone sits at, where real conversation happens, so we can find real solutions to real issues in the Central Wasatch Mountains. You’ll hear from stakeholders, commissioners, and others who love and want to preserve the mountains for generations to come. As we gather Wasatch stories, profiles, and expertise, we hope to establish this podcast, and the CWC generally, as a hub for finding belonging in the Central Wasatch. After all, it’s the mountains that make this place what it is.
2025 marks the 10 year anniversary of the Mountain Accord Charter. This charter isa landmark, consensus document that memorializes the hard fought negotiations and agreements that were struck among the major interests of the Central Wasatch.
In this episode, former Central Wasatch Commission Staff, Ben Kilbourne, facilitates a conversation with three individuals that were instrumental in the Mountain Accord process.
Featured in this conversation are former Salt Lake County Mayor and U.S. Congressman Ben McAdams; former Utah State Representative and former Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker; and current Summit County Councilmember and CWC Commissioner Chris Robinson.
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