“When I retired in 2014 I finally had a chance to reconnect with the community in which I lived. I
started walking the Jordan River Trail and was dismayed to find that the wetland ponds I had once enjoyed were dry and full of weeds. More invasive weeds filled the nearby properties, and the City was using two City owned sites along the trail for dumping leftover dirt, rocks etc. from projects. I started to ask what had happened and what could be done to clean it up. I was directed to the Jordan River Commission and started attending. I learned of the long term plans for the River Corridor including completing the trail, removing invasive plants, planting native trees etc. I was hooked! Involvement led to running for City Council where I have served since 2017.
I love the Commission, learning the history of the River, the flora and fauna, the volunteer projects, the Get to the River Festival and most of all the wonderful people involved. I have served as Vice Chair, Chair, and Past Chair and several subcommittees. The trail is now complete from Utah Lake to the Great Salt Lake, boat docks have been installed, hundreds of trees have been planted, and all Cities are now members of the Commission with regular funds being supplied by the Utah Legislature to keep this great work moving forward. Slowly and steadily progress is being made. In Riverton, the support and expertise of the Commission has resulted in Riverton obtaining grants which have been used to clean up the ponds and surrounding area. I look forward to the progress that will continue in the next 10 years and beyond.”
Thank you Tish for your many years of service to the Jordan River Commission and Riverton City.
