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Conserving the canyon: Provo considers easement at Bunnell's Fork
Provo City owns 160 acres of land in South Fork Canyon that has a pertinent use for Provo residents. Spring water and freshwater wells originate from the area, according to Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi, and serve as a municipal water source for the city. Provo is considering placing a conservation easement on a section of South Fork Canyon — called Bunnell’s Fork — to “double protect” the land and ensure the water quality and open space are preserved, Kaufusi said. “It’s not about me, it’s not about my kids, my grandkids. It’s about my grandkids’ great-grandkids. ...