E. coli traced to the culvert containing Dunes Creek resulted in its daylighting. Sunlight, vegetation, and micro-organisms reduced bacteria levels. Less frequent beach closures and improve usability of the park increase revenues.
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A report studying the claim that nature is important for our mental and physical health. The findings are clear—access to nature is an essential component of healthy human habitat.
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A comprehensive assessment for the management of Parleys Creek within Salt Lake City, UT. It includes broad riparian corridor improvements and specific reach-by-reach recommendations.
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A comprehensive assessment for the management of City Creek within Salt Lake City, UT. It includes broad riparian corridor improvements and specific reach-by-reach recommendations.
Read MoreA plan to reimagine North Temple into a grand boulevard and gateway to Salt Lake City, UT. It envisions, and provides renderings of, the Folsom Trail and daylighting of City Creek through the Folsom Corridor.
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There are conflicting perspectives on the 2010 Red Butte Oil Spill in Salt Lake City—the Citizen Response Committee would like more accountability from Chevron while others feel they should be praised for their response.
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The events of the 2010 oil spill in Red Butte Creek is documented in this article. It captures the ecological devastation that followed the spill and the clean up efforts after.
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A concept plan for the Folsom Trail and daylighting of City Creek in Salt Lake City, UT.
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A comprehensive assessment for the management of Emigration Creek within Salt Lake City, UT. It includes broad riparian corridor improvements and specific reach-by-reach recommendations.
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A comprehensive assessment for the management of Red Butte Creek within Salt Lake City, UT. It includes broad riparian corridor improvements and specific reach-by-reach recommendations.
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An article exploring early 2000s efforts to uncover City Creek through downtown Salt Lake City, UT. It provides context for modern-day efforts and insights on barriers to daylighting creeks.
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A surface parking lot is transformed into a vibrant urban park with a restored creek, trails, art, and surrounding development. Efforts achieved water quality improvements, while creating diverse wildlife habitat.
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Property owners express frustrations over the Salt Lake City’s riparian corridor ordinance. The ordinance protects waterways within 100 feet of the creek.
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A study of urban stream daylighting case studies in the United States. It evaluates the success of projects and draws conclusions for the future of this method as a tool for cities to revitalize communities.
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The daylighting of Dolph Creek within Headwaters at Tryon Creek demonstrates how stream daylighting and restoration can be incorporated into new development and the built environment in Portland, OR.
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A 2006 master plan for the Euclid neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT, defined by North Temple, I-80, I-15, and the Jordan River. It lays out the foundation for the Folsom Trail and daylighting of City Creek, including alignment, design, and surrounding development, amenities, and land-use.
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An article detailing the impact of the Folsom rail line realignment in Salt Lake City, UT. It details the restoration of City Creek for habitat value and as an urban fishery, and highlights the Folsom Trail as a regional connection.
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A study of stream daylighting and restoration case studies in five medium-sized cities (population 25,000– 80,000) to inform proposed efforts in Caldwell, ID. Efforts addressed deteriorating city centers and downtown areas by addressing flooding concerns, revitalizing local economies, and improving stream-side ecosystems.
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