The Lundin family is making strides in their efforts to establish a conservation easement on their 119 acres of land in Midway, Utah. Since 2023, they have been collaborating with Utah Open Lands and its executive director, Wendy Fisher, to secure permanent protection of the property while maintaining ownership. A conservation easement would ensure the land remains as open space. Utah Open Lands works alongside landowners, the Wasatch County Council, and Midway City on various conservation easement projects. Both the city and county have designated open space bond funds to support these initiatives. Recently, the Midway City Council approved a contribution of $1 million from the $5 million open space bond that passed in 2024 with a strong majority. In November 2024, Wasatch County also allocated $2 million from its open space bond fund for the project. However, the project faced delays due to ongoing legal settlements among the Lundin siblings regarding the property. Last year, Michael and Nora Lundin were involved in resolving disputes with their brother, which must be settled before the easement can proceed to the County Council for approval. Wendy Fisher noted that some previous issues, including water shares, have been resolved. Some family members had wanted to use their water shares as collateral for a $3 million advance on the open space bond payments, but now those shares will be placed in escrow instead. Midway City Attorney Corbin Gordon expressed concern over the authority of the Lundin family to finalize agreements at this time. Nora Lundin indicated optimism about reaching a settlement with her siblings soon, which would allow the family to focus on the conservation easement. Although the funding from the county and city has been approved, the agreement must still undergo review. The conservation easement will require escrow until Utah Open Lands can raise an additional $4 million from private, federal, and state sources. If the necessary funds are not secured, the city and county will receive their investments back. The collaborative effort aims for the full preservation of the Lundin family's land, but significant work remains.