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 […]
Thank You!
Thank you to the Utah Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration for recognizing the Jordan River Commission with its annual Boards and Commissions Award of Excellence! Thank you also to all our current and past Board members, Technical Advisory Committee members, staff, interns and volunteers – each of which have made significant contributions to […]
Get Into The River
It’s time for the 3rd Annual Get Into The River Festival! Mark your calendars for Saturday May 14th for a day of fun alongside the Jordan River. See the full details on the festival website: www.GetIntoTheRiver.org.
