New section of Jordan River Parkway Trail Completed!
Salt Lake City to Celebrate Salt Lake-Davis County Trail Connection New segment includes paved bike trail, horse path and elevated walkway through wetlands Mayor Ralph Becker, Councilman Carlton Christensen and project partners celebrated the completion of a milestone section of the Jordan River Parkway Trail–connecting Salt Lake County to Davis County–at a media event on […]
Coming soon! – Jordan River Trail Map
Watch for the new Jordan River Parkway Trail Map! Developed through a grant from the National Park Service’s Rivers and Trails Conservation Assistance Program, the first ever printed pocket trail map for the Jordan River Parkway Trail will soon be available. The map will include information about trailheads, parking, restrooms, drinking fountains, trail detours, equestrian […]
Be a Weed Warrior
Salt Cedar Tamarix Ramosissima This invasive, commonly known as tamarisk, can grow from 6 to 26 feet tall. Between March and September it blooms small pink or white flower buds. Orgininally introduced in the early 1800’s as an ornamental plant, the tamarisk shrub has become a big problem along Utah’s water ways. The plant reproduces […]
Request for Proposals
The Commission is currently seeking an interdisciplinary consulting team to lead a collaborative process to develop best management practices and guidelines to guide the planning, regulation, and management of riparian corridors. The anticipated deliverables include: A Project Management Plan that meets the requirements of the funding source. See DWQ Management Plan Template link below A Best Practices for […]
$1.1 Million Secured for Jordan River Parkway Trail Completion
The Jordan River Commission, and the cities of West Jordan and Sandy are pleased to announce that $1.1 million in State funding has been secured for the completion of a gap in the Jordan River Parkway trail in Sandy and West Jordan. Of the 45-mile Jordan River Parkway Trail, only 3.5 miles currently remain incomplete. Once all […]
Welcome Salt Lake City!
The Jordan River Commission is pleased to welcome Salt Lake City as its newest member. Salt Lake City’s municipal boundaries include 7.9 miles of Jordan River corridor (or 15.8 total miles of streambank), more than any other city along the river. This new addition strengthens opportunities coordination and collaboration along the entire length of the Jordan […]