Salt Lake County Showcases Jordan River Restoration
Salt Lake County Mayor Corroon joined Midvale Mayor JoAnn Seghini, county water quality and engineering officials and representatives and Environmental Protection Agency on October 5, 2011 to highlight the work that’s been done to stabilize portions of the Jordan River. Learn about the project and it’s partners here: Officials laud Jordan River’s restoration […]
Expanding the Regional Trail Network
Denver & Rio Grande Western Rail Trail in Davis County Did you know that when all the Wasatch Front’s planned regional trail systems are completed, there will be over 500 miles of dedicated, multiple-use pathways in the region! These trails will connect together communities throughout Utah, Salt Lake, Davis, and Weber Counties and beyond! The trails that […]
Welcome new Governing Board members
The Jordan River Commission is excited to welcome four new members of the Commission’s Governing Board. Mr. John Bennett Utah Governor’s Office, Quality Growth Commission Mr. Jon Bronson Zions Bank Ms. Amy Collins TreeUtah Senator Aaron Osmond Utah State Senate, District 10
What do you do with 1,000 volunteers?
You put them to work! The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints leaders are asking members around the world to perform a “Day of Service” to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Church’s welfare program. In response, the South Herriman Stake worked with United Way of Salt Lake, Jordan River Commission, and Salt Lake […]
How do you value clean water?
August 29, 2011 – Deseret News Water quality survey to tap values placed on clean recreational water
At Your Leisure TV
If you’ve never floated the Jordan River, this just might inspire you to get out there. The hosts from the local TV show, At Your Leisure, were out kayaking on the Jordan River last week. You can watch the episode it here: You Tube: At Your Leisure Episode 51. If you decide to […]
Species Spotlight
White-faced Ibis Plegadis chihi The White-faced Ibis (Plegadis chihi) is a wading bird in the family Threskiornithidae. This species breeds in marshes, usually nesting near the ground in bushes or low trees. Its breeding range extends from the western USA south through Mexico, as well as from southeastern Central and South America. The birds are easily identified by their long, curved […]
Jordan River OHV Park
August 23, 2011 – Salt Lake Tribune Davis County approached concerning Jordan River OHV area http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/52435061-78/state-rasmussen-park-parks.html.csp
Become a Weed Warrior
Puncturevine (Goathead) – Tribulus Terrestris Click here to download a Puncturevine Fact Sheet Distinguishing Features: Flowers: Yellow, five petaled flowers, approximately½ inch in size. Seeds: A spiny bur, containing 5 seeds; Matures to a tan or grey and is very hard. 500 -2,000 seeds per plant that can remain viable in the soil for 4-5 […]
Start a Sea of Change
In partnership with the Water Environment Association of Utah, adjacent landowners, and the Legacy Nature Preserve, we invite you to join us on a beautiful section of the Jordan River to participate in the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) – the world’s largest trash clean up day. What: Volunteers needed to pick up trash […]