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This bill mandates a study by the division, which refers to the Utah Division of State Parks and Forestry, to assess the feasibility of establishing Gooseberry Narrows State Park. The study will define "gooseberry narrows" as the specific land along Gooseberry Creek between the Lower Gooseberry Dam and Fairview Lakes, as detailed on an official map and legal description. Key aspects of the study will include evaluating any requirements for building a dam and reservoir in the area, and estimating the state's costs associated with acquiring federally managed lands within the gooseberry narrows, developing necessary infrastructure for a state park, and constructing the dam and reservoir. The division is required to present the findings of this study to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee by November 30, 2026, and the bill itself will become effective on May 6, 2026.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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