We’re Hiring!
The Jordan River Commission is hiring an Executive Director. If you are ready for an exciting opportunity in conservation, community building, policy development, recreation planning, community outreach, or youth education we encourage you to apply! Download the job description and application process here
Ribbon Cutting!
The City of North Salt Lake cordially invites you to join them in a ribbon cutting celebration of their new Porter’s Landing Boat Takeout on Saturday June 3, 2017 at 9:30 am. Click here for directions.
FY2018 Budget
The Jordan River Commission has approved a tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2018. A public hearing will be held to solicit public input before the Governing Board votes on the budget. The public is invited to attend and share comments: Public Hearing Thursday June 2, 2017 9:00 am Taylorsville City Hall, Council Chambers 2600 West Taylorsville […]
Proposed Homeless Shelter on the Jordan River
Mayor McAdams and Homeless Site Selection Committee 2001 South State Street, Suite N2-100 Salt Lake City, Utah, 84114 March 20, 2017 RE: Jordan River Proposed Shelter Sites Dear Site Evaluation Committee: We recognize that there is rarely an ideal location for a new shelter, and that no matter where it is ultimately located, there will […]
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Porter’s Landing Boat Takeout
The Jordan River Commission is happy to help announce the City of North Salt Lake is currently constructing the first formal boat takeout location along the Jordan River at 50 South Jordan River Drive. The facility, named Porter’s Landing Boat Takeout, is at the “end of the line” on the Jordan River (just prior […]
Welcome to Erin Mounce
We are thrilled to welcome our newest Jordan River Commission team member, Erin Mounce. Erin joined us at the first of this year as an Americorps member through the Utah Conservation Corps, and is serving as the JRC’s Volunteer and Environmental Education Coordinator. Erin is a native New Yorker and avid outdoors person, who […]
Urban Rangers Program
We could not be more proud of the amazing work done this Fall by the Wasatch Front Urban Ranger Program at the University of Utah, Department of Parks Recreation and Tourism. Thanks to these students, volunteers and faculty for organizing and implementing this “trail hosting” effort on the Jordan River Trail. Thank you also to […]
2017 Annual Report
2016 was another banner year for the Jordan River Commission. We are pleased to share this Annual Report, and would like to express our thanks to all the many individuals and organizations that work to help to restore, protect and enhance the Jordan River Parkway.
Internship Opportunity
The Jordan River Commission (JRC) seeks a highly motivated individual with a background in environmental education and/or youth and outdoor to develop and administer outreach and activities that connect diverse communities urban natural lands. The position is an individual placement AmeriCorps Member position through the Utah Conservation UCC) – www.usu/edu/ucc/. The individual must complete 1,700 hours of service; […]