Forebay Recreation Area conservation easement (Payson City)
Conservation easement on about 471 acres owned by Payson City, with Lehi City as the easement holder. The Lehi council approved it Dec. 16, 2025.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Public project
- Location
- Forebay Recreation Area, lower Payson Canyon
- Size
- 471 acres
Every hearing and vote
December 2, 2025 · City Council
Forebay Recreation Area conservation easement discussion
Discussed
The council reviewed a conservation easement in which Lehi would hold the easement (grantee) and Payson City would remain owner (grantor) of the Forebay recreation area. Struthers said it mirrors how Draper holds Lehi's easement and that the council's earlier conservation action helped inspire Payson. It was scheduled for approval on Dec. 16.
December 16, 2025 · City Council
Forebay Recreation Area conservation easement (Resolution 2025-96)
Approved · 4-0
Payson Mayor Bill Wright and other Payson representatives supported the easement and described the area's history and recreational uses. The easement covers about 471 acres in lower Payson Canyon, with Payson City as grantor and Lehi City as grantee. Council members spoke of preserving the area and Lehi's role as steward.