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OUR ALTA

The purpose of Friends of Alta is to protect our natural resources for generations to come.

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Friends of Alta is Leading the Fight Against the UDOT Gondola Proposal in Little Cottonwood Canyon

In collaboration with a coalition of individuals and organizations dedicated to finding sensible and less damaging solutions for transportation bottlenecks in Little Cottonwood Canyon (LCC), Friends of Alta has filed a lawsuit challenging the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) decision to install a Gondola system. Please help us protect and preserve Little Cottonwood Canyon by donating today.

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About Friends of Alta

Our mission is to protect and preserve Alta’s unique environment, heritage, and character.

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Upcoming Events

Alta and Little Cottonwood Canyon Book Signing
Tue, Oct 22
Salt Lake City
Oct 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Salt Lake City, 1511 S 1500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105, USA
Oct 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Salt Lake City, 1511 S 1500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105, USA
Book signing & meet and greet for "Alta and Little Cottonwood Canyon: Jewel of the Wasatch.
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Alta and Little Cottonwood Canyon Book Signing at RoHa Brewing
Wed, Oct 30
Salt Lake City
Oct 30, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Salt Lake City, 30 E Kensington Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84115, USA
Oct 30, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Salt Lake City, 30 E Kensington Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84115, USA
Meet the author and get your copy of the book signed.
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FOA Speaker Series: Greenhouse gases, Air Quality, and Future of the Wasatch Front
Wed, Nov 13
Salt Lake City Main Library - Auditorium
Nov 13, 2024, 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM
Salt Lake City Main Library - Auditorium, 210 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, USA
Nov 13, 2024, 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM
Salt Lake City Main Library - Auditorium, 210 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, USA
Join Friends of Alta and John Lin from the University of Utah for a presentation and discussion on Greenhouse gases, Air Quality, and Future of the Wasatch Front.
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2024 Watershed Symposium
Wed, Nov 20
West Valley City
Nov 20, 2024, 8:00 AM – Nov 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
West Valley City, 1355 W 3100 S, West Valley City, UT 84119, USA
Nov 20, 2024, 8:00 AM – Nov 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
West Valley City, 1355 W 3100 S, West Valley City, UT 84119, USA
Join us for the 18th Annual Salt Lake County Watershed Symposium, November 20-21, 2024. The Symposium will be held at the amazing Utah Cultural Celebration Center again this year, located in West Valley City, UT.
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2025 Calendar Photo Donation
Time is TBD
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We are in need of some new photographs for our 2025 calendar! You'll get our 2024 Calendar, FOA Sticker, and our 2025 Calendar as a thank you for your donation. Photo Requirements: 300 DPI Submit to: https://forms.wix.com/f/7057079917338427491
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