Jordan River Summer Internships – Apply by March 23!
Join us this summer in one of our two internship positions. We are looking for enthusiastic students or recent graduates to help us with our Events and Volunteer programs and our Communications and Outreach efforts. Get hands-on experience with the restoration and education work that the Commission is participating in along the Jordan River. Learn from experts and make […]
Request For Proposals – Multimedia Resources & Classroom Materials
The Jordan River Commission, in collaboration with the Jordan River Foundation through a grant from Northrop Grumman, is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to develop multimedia educational resources and materials focused on enhancing curriculum for stormwater systems and pollution pathways impacting the water quality and ecological health of the Jordan River and watershed. The primary […]
Job Opening: Field Coordinator (Forestry Fire and State Lands)
Job Description:Are you seeking a diverse and challenging role in field work and public land management, with a passion for restoring native vegetation and habitat? Do you possess a broad skill set including GIS, budget management, environmental field work, equipment repair, crew supervision, and project oversight? The Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands is […]
Keeping the Jordan River Trail Safe
At the Jordan River Commission’s October Governing Board meeting, partners from across the Wasatch Front came together to discuss how to keep the Jordan River Trail safe, connected, and welcoming for everyone. The meeting explored topics from improving location information for better emergency response, to consistent signage for rules and etiquette, to thoughtful trail design […]
Staff Spotlight: Caroline Johnston, Event & Volunteer Coordinator
Like many people in outdoor professions, my love for nature stemmed from my childhood. My fondest memories have always emerged from experiences I’ve had outdoors. As I grew older and learned more about the environmental challenges our planet faces, I felt a strong sense of responsibility to help protect the places and species I loved. […]
When Fish Kills Leave Few Clues
By: Paul Burnett, Utah Division of Water Quality Remember that riddle from grade school where the murder weapon is an icicle, which melts away and disappears before investigators arrive? Investigating a fish kill in a river or lake often feels the same way. By the time people notice dead fish and call it in, investigators […]