An article detailing the story of Allen Park in Salt Lake City, UT. It includes the history of Dr. Allen and the property, culminating in the eviction of current tenants and uncertain future of the site.
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An article describing the importance of stream monitoring in Salt Lake County, UT. Efforts help understand the relationship between our human and natural systems, and where stream restoration and daylighting is appropriate.
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Stream gauges give important water supply, water quality, and flood protection data. This is key to understanding how urbanization affects our streams.
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Macroinvertebrates are important water quality indicators. Through their diversity, they tell us the pollution present.
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A well near City Creek along Canyon Road is slated for upgrades. The new treatment facility would impact the green space, according to neighbors.
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Beavers were eradicated from Red Butte Canyon in the 1980’s. Over 30 years later, there is a proposition to bring them back for the many benefits they provide.
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Hidden Hollow, in Salt Lake City, was protected through the dedication of school children and their group “Kids Organized to Protect the Environment.” This is their story.
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Wasatch Hollow was saved by local residents, preserving this natural area in perpetuity. Emigration Creek and its riparian ecosystem was restored to benefit wildlife and trails wind among the creek, trees, and a natural spring called Hodgson’s Spring.
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Read MoreSalt Lake City is looking for a consultant to study the feasibility of daylighting City Creek through the Folsom Corridor. Apply now!
This article highlights the Range 2 River Relay hosted by the Seven Canyons Trust. The race raises money for our projects, like the daylighting of City Creek through the Folsom Corridor.
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A proposed brewery, Grid City Beer Works, could be coming to the Folsom Corridor. The business is a precedent for the intersection between private development and the corridor.
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Property owners abutting a detention pond along Mill Creek do not want to provide access to the city-owned property. South Salt Lake leaders are concerned residents have treated city-owned land as their own.
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This excerpt outlines the restoration of the Jordan River through Murray and Taylorsville. Trees are used to stabilize stream banks and provide valuable in-river fish habitat.
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An article exploring artwork created out of items found in nature. This activity develops stewardship of the outdoors, while exploring free, zero-waste art and creativity.
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Community engagement along the Folsom Corridor, through the AARP’s Community Challenge, encouraged exploration and built support for its implementation. Urban intervention and programming were successful in gathering thoughts, visions, and ideas for the future Folsom Trail and daylighting of City Creek.
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The Seven Canyons Trust, Salt Lake City, and BIO-WEST, Inc. received an Achievement Award under the Project/Study/Master Plan category from the Utah Chapter of the American Planning Association. The award recognizes the innovative stream daylighting design and community engagement approach at the Three Creeks Confluence in Salt Lake City, UT.
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There are plans to renovate the historic Salt Lake Costume building. There is opportunity to uncover a portion of Emigration Creek during redevelopment.
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Plans to remodel the Seven Canyons Fountain in Liberty Park received backlash. This article explains a proposal to renovate the fountain for less.
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