Is it safe to recreate in Jordan River?
Questions and answers about harmful algal blooms in Utah Lake and Jordan River with Teresa Gray from the Salt Lake County Health Department Q – Is it safe to recreate in or near the Jordan River? A – Currently, we have a “Caution” on the Jordan River. This means that you should avoid areas […]
Riverfront Communities – Best Practices Training Series
Green Infrastructure: Putting it to Work, the next seminar in our Riverfront Communities – Best Practices Training Series, will give participants the tools to implement green infrastructure – beyond the basics – through on-the-ground case studies and experiences from communities across the Wasatch Front, and globe. Keynote speaker, Hillary Brown who is a fellow of […]
Take the H2Oath to Conserve Water
The Utah Division of Water Resources is pleased with the hundreds of Utah Citizens who have taken H2Oath: Utah’s Water-Wise Pledge. The Division is upping the stakes through the “H2Oath Thirst Games,” A competition that will land four water-wise cities a $5,000 water conservation grant. The H2Oath can be taken at water.utah.gov/H2Oath or at the […]
New Grant Funds Secured
We’re thrilled to announce $29,550 in new grant funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to support our ongoing restoration efforts around two wetland ponds in partnership with Riverton City. The Jordan River Commission and its partners will work to restore approximately 10 acres of wetland habitat – planting native trees and wetland […]
Health Advisory – Utah Lake Algal Bloom
Elevated levels of a harmful algae in the Jordan River and lower Little Cottonwood Creek have prompted state and local agencies to post warning signs and limit access to the Jordan River system. Utah Lake remains closed. While the bloom appeared to be dissipating on Thursday, aerial and ground surveys conducted over the […]
How Weevils are Helping SLCO Manage the Jordan River
How a little bug can do a lot of good in our broader Jordan River management plan. Guest Blog Post By Aimee Winder Newton Jordan River Commission Chair Salt Lake County Council Member As a Salt Lake County Council member I get to learn about many different, pressing issues for the county. Sometimes […]