Scott M. Matheson

Scott M. Matheson (HM1SJB)

Location: Moab, UT 84532 Grand County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 34.379', W 109° 34.252'

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1929-1990

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Dedication

In June 1991, the Nature Conservancy dedicated this preserve in honor of one of Utah's leading environmental advocates: Scott M. Matheson.

As Utah's governor, Matheson earned a reputation as a champion of natural Utah and the quality of life it sustains. His love of the land stemmed from his childhood in southern Utah, about which he wrote: "The solemnity of each unique scene...gives it a spiritual quality that sets it apart from all other places."

Governor Matheson was a loyal friend of the Conservancy. His death in 1990 robbed us of his friendship. But his vision - a West where people come together to forge solutions for the land and the people who live there - endures.

Welcome

To the Scott M. Matheson Wetlands Preserve

This rare desert wetland has been preserved for the diversity of plants and animals that it harbors. It is a lush, watery world unique to the Colorado Plateau.

By working cooperatively with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, The Nature Conservancy has permanently protected more than 875 acres. Here, visitors experience the beauty and value of an intact, functioning wetlands ecosystem.

The Conservancy is a national conservation organization working to protect wetlands, rivers, streams, islands, grasslands, coastal marshes, dunes and other special places. This legacy for future generations is the result of Conservancy efforts in Utah and worldwide.
Details
HM NumberHM1SJB
Placed ByThe Nature Conservancy
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, June 8th, 2016 at 5:02pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)12S E 624494 N 4270360
Decimal Degrees38.57298333, -109.57086667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 34.379', W 109° 34.252'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 34' 22.74" N, 109° 34' 15.12" W
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Area Code(s)435
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 934 Kane Creek Blvd, Moab UT 84532, US
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