A guide to to protecting our streams in Salt Lake County. Learn how to minimize erosion, avoid flooding, protect property value, preserve water quality, and improve wildlife habitat. Every bit of stream care helps.
Read More
We are featured in The Leonardo’s Water exhibit. Check out our work alongside other water-based organizations doing great work in Utah.
Read More
A century-long visioning document on how the Salt Lake Valley will uncover and restore the buried and impaired creeks. This document was created in a University of Utah Urban Ecology course.
Read More
An article detailing the construction of a new pedestrian tunnel, taking the Parleys Trail under 1300 East. The $10.5 million project will link Sugarhouse Park to Hidden Hollow for walkers, bikers, and wildlife.
Read More
An article detailing restoration work on Red Butte Creek at Miller Park in Salt Lake City, UT. Efforts removed noxious trees and replaced them with desirable species to improve habitat value for birds and other wildlife.
Read More
Watch as you fly over each of our seven creeks from headwaters in the canyons to their confluence with the Jordan River, using Google Earth. The line indicates where the creek is flowing above and below ground through our cities.
Read More
Native Name: Nah-po-pah or so'ho-gwa [Goshute]
Total Length: 14.6 mi
+ Buried: 2.0 mi
+ Impaired: 7.4 mi
Average Peak Flow: 45 cfs
Read More
Native Name: Moni-wai-ni
Total Length: 11.0 mi
+ Buried: 3.3 mi
+ Impaired: 3.4 mi
Average Peak Flow: 25 cfs
Read More
Native Name: Tsa'po-a (Goshute)
Total Length: 16.4 mi
+ Buried: 4.9 mi
+ Impaired: 11.5 mi
Average Peak Flow: 30 cfs
Read More
Native Name: Obit-ko-ke-chee
Total Length: 19.2 mi
+ Buried: 8.8 mi
+ Impaired: 9.6 mi
Average Peak Flow: 35 cfs
Read More
Native Name: Ombit-o-pah
Total Length: 20.2 mi
+ Buried: 0.9 mi
+ Impaired: 8.4 mi
Average Peak Flow: 50 cfs
Read More
Native Name: We-en-de-quint
Total Length: 25.3 mi
+ Buried: 0.4 mi
+ Impaired: 24.9 mi
Average Peak Flow: 350 cfs
Read More
Native Name: Wa-ko-no-kin
Total Length: 22.6 mi
+ Buried: 0.7 mi
+ Impaired: 21.9 mi
Average Peak Flow: 350 cfs
Read More
A document exploring best management practices along urban rivers with a focus on the Jordan River in Utah. It includes a set of flexible tools and strategies to address key issues for waterways.
Read More
This article highlights the release of a state funded report after the Red Butte Creek oil spill in 2010. Findings relate mostly to policies at the State and Federal governments.
Read More
This article explains the misconception that water flowing through City Creek Center is the real City Creek. Rather, it is a re-creation of the historic south arm of City Creek.
Read More
The design drawings for the City Creek overflow culvert down the Folsom Corridor. It includes construction details, grading, and alignment.
Read More
An article detailing the high snowpack and flooding potential in 2011. It outlines the flood mitigation and stormwater system underneath Salt Lake City.
Read More