Studies, Reports, and Plans

Zion Canyon Futures_FinalReportSmall.pdf

Zion Canyon Corridor Futures Study

The Zion Canyon Corridor Futures Study was completed in March 2009. Graduate students from Utah State University's Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning designed a Situation Assessment for the region and crafted three separate development scenarios (or alternative futures) based on their findings. This Futures Study was done in conjunction with the ZC3.

Zion Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan.pdf

Zion Scenic Byway: Corridor Management Plan

Zion Scenic Byway was designated by the State of Utah in 1992. Nearly two decades later, the ZC3 decided to pursue federal recognition for the road. State designation functions as the first requirement in seeking National Scenic Byway designation, with the other requirement being a Corridor Management Plan. The ZC3 developed a comprehensive CMP over the course of 4 years. In 2011, the CMP was adopted through a joint resolution of Utah's House and Senate.

Corridor Camping Final Report-small.pdf

Camping in the Corridor

In 2009, the ZC3, BLM, 5CAOG, and Utah Heritage Society, in conjunction with Zion National Park and local municipalities, contracted with students at the Rhode Island School of Design to produce a study on camping in the Zion Corridor. The students completed an extensive report, describing current conditions and evaluating future opportunities.

Zion Scenic Byway Interpretive Plan.pdf

Zion Scenic Byway Interpretive Plan

The ZC3 commissioned an Interpretive Plan for the Zion Scenic Byway in 2015. The purpose of the Interpretive Plan is to guide the interpretive development of the Zion Scenic Byway. The Plan provides a vision for visitor experiences along the byway and defines the goals, objectives, primary theme, subthemes, and messages. It matches the themes and messages to the interpretive media that will best connect the visitor to the resource.

Zion Corridor Trail Feasibility Study Report.pdf

Zion Corridor Trail: Feasibility Study

In June 2019, the Zion Regional Collaborative commissioned a Feasibility Study for the proposed Zion Corridor Trail. This trail would span the distance between Hurricane, UT and the South Entrance to Zion National Park. The Feasibility Study was completed by the engineering firm Fehr and Peers (in conjunction with Lochner) in June 2020.

Recreation in the Zion Region_ Situation Assessment.pdf

Recreation in the Zion Region: Situation Assessment

In August 2021, the ZRC Coordinator completed this Situation Assessment as part of the University of Utah's Short Course on Effective Natural Resource Collaboration. The Assessment addresses opportunities and challenges related to recreation in the Zion Region, with specific attention given to inter-jurisdictional coordination efforts. Over 28 stakeholders were interviewed during this process and their comments were synthesized into the document.

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