Jordan River Parkway Wayfinding Signage Plan Update!
The Jordan River Commission and its project partners are making progress on the Jordan River Trail Wayfinding Signage Plan. This regional effort project is being undertaken in partnership with the Salt Lake County Health Department, Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation, National Parks Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program, Wasatch Front Regional Council, West […]
Jordan River Parkway Urban Rangers
The Jordan River Commission is excited to announce the expansion of the University of Utah Parks, Recreation, & Tourism’s Wasatch Urban Ranger Program to the Jordan River Parkway. Volunteer student Urban Rangers will patrol the Jordan River Parkway from 200 S (Fisher Mansion) to 3900 S (General Holm Park). Patrols will average four hours at […]
Proposition A – Salt Lake County Recreation Bond
In November 2016, Salt Lake County voters will have the opportunity to approve the Parks & Recreation Bond, which will authorize the county to issue $90 million in bonds to build new parks, trails, recreational amenities and a recreation center, as well as renovate and improve existing facilities. The Parks & Recreation Bond will […]
Wayfinding Signage Plan
The Jordan River Commission is excited to be working with the Salt Lake County Health Department, Wasatch Front Regional Council, the National Park Service, West Jordan and other cities to develop a wayfinding signage plan for the Jordan River Trail. This new plan is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2016 and will include standards, […]
Is it safe to recreate in Jordan River?
Questions and answers about harmful algal blooms in Utah Lake and Jordan River with Teresa Gray from the Salt Lake County Health Department Q – Is it safe to recreate in or near the Jordan River? A – Currently, we have a “Caution” on the Jordan River. This means that you should avoid areas […]
Take the H2Oath to Conserve Water
The Utah Division of Water Resources is pleased with the hundreds of Utah Citizens who have taken H2Oath: Utah’s Water-Wise Pledge. The Division is upping the stakes through the “H2Oath Thirst Games,” A competition that will land four water-wise cities a $5,000 water conservation grant. The H2Oath can be taken at water.utah.gov/H2Oath or at the […]
New Grant Funds Secured
We’re thrilled to announce $29,550 in new grant funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to support our ongoing restoration efforts around two wetland ponds in partnership with Riverton City. The Jordan River Commission and its partners will work to restore approximately 10 acres of wetland habitat – planting native trees and wetland […]
Health Advisory – Utah Lake Algal Bloom
Elevated levels of a harmful algae in the Jordan River and lower Little Cottonwood Creek have prompted state and local agencies to post warning signs and limit access to the Jordan River system. Utah Lake remains closed. While the bloom appeared to be dissipating on Thursday, aerial and ground surveys conducted over the […]
How Weevils are Helping SLCO Manage the Jordan River
How a little bug can do a lot of good in our broader Jordan River management plan. Guest Blog Post By Aimee Winder Newton Jordan River Commission Chair Salt Lake County Council Member As a Salt Lake County Council member I get to learn about many different, pressing issues for the county. Sometimes […]
Why I love the Jordan River – Rebecca Burton
Why I love the Jordan River By Rebecca Burton When most people think of Utah’s outdoor beauty, their mind wanders east to the Wasatch Range or south to the state’s great national parks. Most people don’t think to simply turn around and look right behind them—right in their own backyard. If they did, they […]