The Swaner EcoCenter includes over 1,200 acres of critical habitat, consisting of wetland, lowland, upland and stream habitat; providing home to over 40 wildlife species and numerous plant species. As part of the mission to preserve the wetland and its inhabitants, the Preserve will continue to acquire ecologically sensitive land as it becomes available.



The Preserve provides Snyderville Basin with groundwater recharge, houses a kiosk with a breathtaking view, and offers an area for outdoor environmental education. Swaner Nature Preserve is a land trust and will therefore be preserved in perpetuity for many generations to come.



Designed to achieve the coveted LEED® Platinum Certification, the highest standard set by the U.S. Green Building Council, an astounding 61 points were submitted and 61 points were received. LEED® promotes five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water conservation, energy efficiency, materials selections and indoor environmental quality.



The building boasts 75% of all materials from recycled or renewable resources and translates to 90% water savings and 54% energy savings. It is an award-winning showcase for sustainable building practices on a national scale; a stage for local, national and global environmental messages and a place that inspires and empowers all who visit.



The Swaner EcoCenter is recipient of the following awards:

2009 AGC Utah $0-25 Million Green/LEED Building Project of the Year

2009 Utah Business Utah’s Green Business Award – Buildings & Projects

2009 Envision Utah & Utah Quality Growth Commission Governor’s Quality Growth Award

2009 US Commerce Association Best of Park City Award in Building/Technology Systems

Intermountain Contractor Best of ’09 Green Building

2008 ABC Utah Excellence in Construction in Specialty Construction

2008 American Council of Engineering Companies Engineering Excellence Honor Award in Building/Technology Systems