Our Shared Responsibilities and the MBTA
Our Shared Responsibilities and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act: How to Avoid “Take” of Birds during Tree Trimming, Brush Removal and other Improvement Projects Each year migratory birds that are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (50 CFR § 10.12) are needlessly killed or harmed during the course of planned construction, tree trimming, mowing […]
Streambank Soil Bioengineering Workshop
We just finished a 6-minute video of the highlights of our recent Streambank Soil Bioengineering Workshop with Chris Hoag. Streambank Soil Bioengineering is a series of different techniques for bank stabilization that reduce erosion through the reestablishment of native vegetation – while helping to build up habitat for wildlife at the same time!
Wetland and Riparian Vegetation Nurseries
Did our workshop with Chris Hoag inspire you to try a streambank soil bioengineering project? Here are three nurseries that can supply all the plants you need. Wetland and Riparian Vegetation Nurseries North Fork Native Plants Spring Creek Landscaping High Mountain Nursery
Best Practices Training Series
* Streambank Soil Bioengineering * Water Trail Planning * Conservation Subdivision Design * Invasive Vegetation Management * Innovative Stormwater Management * Transfer of Development Rights * Trail Planning and Maintenance * Green Infrastructure * Stormwater System Maintenance * These are just a few of the topics you’ll learn about in the JRC’s upcoming Best Practices for Riverfront Communities Training Series. Learn about the JRC’s Best Practices for Riverfront […]
Streambank Bioengineering Workshop with J. Chris Hoag
Streambank Bioengineering, Restoration Project Design and Management Workshop March 25-27, 2014 Did you enjoy J. Chris Hoag’s presentation on streambank bioengineering at the Salt Lake Countywide Watershed Symposium? Want to learn more? Please join us at a three day workshop with Chris and other restoration experts and delve into the details of bioengineering and […]
Presenting the Best Practices for Riverfront Communities
This is an exciting time for the Commission. In a little over two years the JRC assembled a team of Jordan River experts, hired the best consultants, and worked tirelessly to create a document that is the first of its kind in Utah (and poised to be a model document for other communities in […]
