How can we make a difference in the North Fields?

We start by contacting our Elected Officials.

CONTACTING YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS

Looking to further support the protection of the North Fields? Let your voice be heard! Below are some sample messages that you can use as inspiration when contacting your elected officials. Write using your own thoughts and words, but feel free to use the bullet points below. Let these elected officials know that you are counting on them to hold UDOT accountable and that you expect transparency in this process to ensure that alternatives serve the purpose and needs of the community.

  • Development of the North Fields will change surface and subsurface irrigation that farmers and ranchers rely on, destroying their livelihoods.

  • Development of the North Fields will impair a Blue Ribbon Fishery, which attracts tourism to this community’s economy. 

  • The Northfields is a classic American West landscape that sets Heber Valley apart from becoming Anytown, USA.

  • A large majority of Wasatch County residents voted in favor of an open space bond to protect the North Fields. 

  • Do you support the vote of the people or are you willing to let other outside influences compromise the scenic wildlife and agricultural heritage of the North Fields?

  • We value the North Fields being left open.

  • We need to support our local farmers and ranchers.

  • Development of the North Fields threatens the livelihoods of farmers and ranchers across the entire Heber Valley as it takes away the lands they lease for grazing.

Here is a list of some recommended officials to reach out to. Express your thoughts on the protection of the North Fields and remind them that an alternative bypass option exists, one which avoids the North Fields and that Wasatch County has already purchased some of the land for.