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; […]
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 […]