Logo Contest Update
nope, that’s not it…The winner of the logo contest will be announced here on Friday June 17th. Thank you to the creative individuals that submitted all 52 fantastic entries to the Commission’s logo design contest! We received some very thoughtful submissions and are impressed by our artistic community. Thanks! Thanks also to our Commission members and community […]
Trail under water
The Jordan River Parkway trail and pedestrian tunnels are underwater in several places along the approximately 50-mile Jordan River corridor, including this area near 3900 South. We saw both a fish and a family of ducks swim right across the trail on Tuesday! Leave a comment: Where have you noticed water along the trail?
Logo Contest
Reminder… Logo contest submissions are due this Friday (June 10th) at midnight! The Jordan River Commission is looking for your creative ideas for the official Commission logo! To thank you for your efforts, the Commission members have put together a great prize package including $300 cash, tickets to sporting events and local destinations, and more. Click here for […]
Public Hearing Notice
Jordan River Commission FY 2011-2012 Budget Thursday June 16, 2011 Day-Riverside Library 1575 West 1000 North Salt Lake City, Utah 9:00 am The Jordan River Commission Governing Board has scheduled a public hearing on June 16, 2011 at 9:00 am to get public input on the next Commission budget, which begins in July. During April […]
Invasive Species 101
Hoary cress (Cardaria draba) Q – What are invasive species and why are they a problem? A – The introduction of invasive species (plants or animals not native to the local environment) can have a dramatic effect on our natural resources, human health, and economy. When non-native species are introduced into an ecosystem […]
Member Project: Weed Management in Taylorsville
The Bonneville Cooperative Weed Management Area (BCWMA), in conjunction with Salt Lake County and other stakeholders is working on mapping and treating invasive species along the Jordan River corridors part of a Grazing Improvement Program grant. A current focus area is located near 4800 South, and includes both the Murray City and the City of […]
3900 South Bridge
Brine Shrimp Sprints
The Utah Crew and Waterford School Rowing Team got together for a series of time trials and races today on the Jordan River Surplus Canal. Unfortunately, the thunder and lightning cut the event short, but it looked like a lot of fun and a lot of work. If you are interested in more information […]
Purge your Spurge
Salt Lake County is hosting its annual weed exchange event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 14th, 2011 Dig up all your myrtle spurge, take it to REI (3285 E. 3300 South) and exchange it for up to five free plants native to Utah. Other native plants also will be for sale. For […]
Logo Contest
Do you have the winning logo design for the Jordan River Commission? The Jordan River Commission is holding a contest to select a design for the organization’s official logo. Logo submissions should reflect the Jordan River as a natural and recreational resource for the Wasatch Front, and the Commission as a collaboration of multiple cities, […]