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The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation is providing grant funding for the first full-time, paid staff member. This will bolster the organization to achieve its century-long vision.

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.

Stream gauges give important water supply, water quality, and flood protection data. This is key to understanding how urbanization affects our streams.

Macroinvertebrates are important water quality indicators. Through their diversity, they tell us the pollution present.

A well near City Creek along Canyon Road is slated for upgrades. The new treatment facility would impact the green space, according to neighbors.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.