We’re Hiring – Restoration Coordinator – Applications Due June 30, 2024.
Are you interested in guiding regional vegetation and habitat restoration and conservation initiatives around Utah’s Jordan River? Are you a self-starter who can take initiative and independently lead projects from start to finish? Do you have experience with land management and restoration? Are you looking for a diverse and challenging job involving fieldwork, partner coordination, […]
The Point Development and the Power of Partnerships
The Point Framework Vision By Soren Simonsen, Executive Director The Jordan River Commission is a regional partnership of over 40 local, state and federal governments, water and transportation agencies, and nonprofit and business stakeholders working to develop the Jordan River Parkway, and improve the Jordan River and its surrounding environments and watershed. Its work is […]
We’re Hiring! Join our team as our Event & Volunteer Manager
The Jordan River Commission is hiring a new Event & Volunteer Manager. The person hired for this position will support the mission of the Jordan River Commission, which includes the long range planning, coordination and implementation of the Blueprint Jordan River vision and strategic plan through a wide variety of projects, programs and partnerships. This […]
Staff Spotlight: Rae Robinson Vegetation Project Coordinator
Rae Robinson started in June 2023 as the Jordan River Vegetation Project Coordinator. This is a joint position between the Jordan River Commission and the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands. Rae comes to the position from the Kettenring Wetland Ecology and Restoration Lab at Utah State University where she worked as the lab […]
The Future of Riparian Corridor Ordinances in Utah
Introduction Weather and climate activity over the past several years has brought new focus to riparian corridors in Utah. We have witnessed extreme drought and flooding. The Jordan River Watershed, which encompasses the most urbanized region of Utah, is no stranger to this. Many communities around the Jordan River are looking for guidance with riparian […]
2023 Jordan River Friends Celebration & Recognition Event
Join the Jordan River Commission and Jordan River Foundation to celebrate the Past, Present and Future of the Jordan River Watershed, and recognize and honor individuals and organizations who are some of the champions behind the many efforts to preserve, conserve, restore and improve the Jordan River Parkway and watershed. Thursday, September 28, 2023 4:00 PM : Pre-Event Tour […]
