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 […]

2023 Jordan River Native Tree Planting Opportunity

The Jordan River Commission has about 200 Fremont cottonwood (Populus fremontii) and 100 peachleaf willow (Salix amygdaloides) trees that will be ready to plant between late October 2023 and early February 2024.  We are looking for landowners and managers (public and private) who are interested in having trees planted on their property along the Jordan […]

2023 Get to the River Festival – Celebrating 10 years on the River.

Join the 10th Annual Get to the River Festival for 30 days of river-focused celebrations and conservation activities hosted by partners and communities along the Jordan River. The 2023 festival will have activities and events to bring together communities, businesses and local governments to celebrate, restore, and recreate on the Jordan River corridor. Thousands of […]