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An article describing the long-term impacts of the 2010 Chevron oil spill to Red Butte Creek and the residents that live along its banks. Volatile organic compounds, associated with the oil spill, may be leading to health complications and the death of at least one resident, Peter Hayes.
Read MoreAn article highlights our organization and century-long vision to uncover and restore the seven canyon creeks in the Salt Lake Valley.
Read MoreThis article highlights the work of Jane Jacobs and her influence in viewing cities through an ecological lens.
Read MoreAn article explaining the ins and outs of stream daylighting. It highlights the Three Creeks Confluence as the first milestone to uncover 21 miles of buried creek in the Salt Lake Valley.
Read MoreAn article exploring the story of our organization from its origins at the University of Utah to a nonprofit—and beyond. It highlights our Seven Creeks Walk Series as a way to get more involved in our goals.
Read MoreAn article describing stream restoration work on Mill Creek in the upper watershed. Efforts removed dams and fixed culverts to improve fish habitat and connectivity for Utah’s only native trout, the Bonneville cutthroat.
Read MoreA 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 MoreWe are featured in The Leonardo’s Water exhibit. Check out our work alongside other water-based organizations doing great work in Utah.
Read MoreA 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 MoreAn 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 MoreAn 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 MoreWatch 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 MoreNative 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 MoreNative Name: Moni-wai-ni
Total Length: 11.0 mi
+ Buried: 3.3 mi
+ Impaired: 3.4 mi
Average Peak Flow: 25 cfs
Read MoreNative Name: Tsa'po-a (Goshute)
Total Length: 16.4 mi
+ Buried: 4.9 mi
+ Impaired: 11.5 mi
Average Peak Flow: 30 cfs
Read MoreNative Name: Obit-ko-ke-chee
Total Length: 19.2 mi
+ Buried: 8.8 mi
+ Impaired: 9.6 mi
Average Peak Flow: 35 cfs
Read MoreNative Name: Ombit-o-pah
Total Length: 20.2 mi
+ Buried: 0.9 mi
+ Impaired: 8.4 mi
Average Peak Flow: 50 cfs
Read MoreNative Name: We-en-de-quint
Total Length: 25.3 mi
+ Buried: 0.4 mi
+ Impaired: 24.9 mi
Average Peak Flow: 350 cfs
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