Watershed Planning and Restoration Program
New & Noteworthy
- Spring 2012 Watershed Watch Newsletter
- 6th Annual Watershed Symposium , Sept 26-28, 2012 ***CALL FOR ABSTRACTS, DUE MAY 1***
- A river battles against invasive species (Salt Lake Tribune, 12/6/11)
- America's Great Outdoors Report recognizes Jordan River Pkwy (Salt Lake Tribune, 10/24/11)
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Watershed Planning & Restoration Program
The Salt Lake County Watershed Planning and Restoration Program was created in 1997 and has engaged in numerous restoration, assessment, and planning activities since its inception. The primary goals of the program include assessment and restoration of streams and other water resources in the Jordan River sub-basin, stewardship planning, and environmental education outreach.
The scientific assessments and subsequent bioengineered restoration projects are carried out on a cooperative partnership basis with local municipalities, service districts and state/federal agencies. Notably, the program typically leverages local financial contributions with federal and state grants targeted at specific stream or lake restoration measures to accomplish its goals.
Jordan River riverbank BEFORE restoration (Location: Walden Park in Murray, UT)
Walden Park riverbank AFTER restoration. Rubble and garbage cleaned up; steep slope graded into terraces and planted with native trees, shrubs and wildflowers.