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Cache County advisory committee recommends Silva Farm conservation application to council with 10% COSAC contribution
Summary
The Cache County Open Space Advisory Committee voted 3–1 to recommend the Silva Farm round‑1 conservation application to the County Council and signaled a proposed COSAC contribution equal to 10% of the currently proposed budget, while noting that final funding and due diligence depend on NRCS and other match sources.
The Cache County Open Space Advisory Committee on Dec. 6 voted to recommend that the Cache County Council accept the Silva Farm round‑1 conservation application and indicated a proposed COSAC contribution of 10% of the currently proposed budget. The committee’s recommendation passed on a 3–1 vote.
Committee members and staff described the Silva Farm property as about 55 acres total, with roughly 30 acres proposed for protection across four parcels. Staff said the property contains prime farmland soils and active agricultural operations and lies near the Bear River; the applicant has signaled willingness to allow a trail along the eastern boundary that could connect to the river.
The decision followed a staff presentation and a detailed discussion of scoring, funding and development…
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