A synopsis of breeding and non-breeding bird surveys at the Three Creeks Confluence in Salt Lake City, UT. Data will be used to compare bird diversity and frequency after construction of the restoration project.
Read More
A synopsis of breeding and non-breeding bird surveys at the Mill Creek Confluence in South Salt Lake, UT. Data will be used to compare bird diversity and frequency after restoration work.
Read More
Salt Lake City has purchase Allen Park for $7.5 million. The property features historic buildings, numerous works of art, and a stretch of Emigration Creek. Utah Open Lands is accepting donations for future restoration.
Read More
The Range 2 River Relay explores the Salt Lake Valley’s waterways, from pristine headwaters to buried creeks and channelized canal to meandering river. It showcases opportunities to connect communities, and ecosystems, from the Wasatch Range to the Jordan River, while promoting environmental stewardship and conservation.
Read More
An article detailing the construction of the Three Creeks Confluence. This effort will daylight 200 feet of the combined waters of Red Butte, Emigration, and Parleys creeks, where they enter the Jordan River, in Salt Lake City, UT.
Read More
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.
Read More
A grant to fund watershed walks along our creeks with youth and families throughout Salt Lake County. Programming will build stewardship to protect our natural spaces, public health, and environmental justice.
Read More
The Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts, & Parks program funds 25 watershed walks in Salt Lake City, South Salt Lake, and West Valley City through the Seven Creeks | Walk Series. Programming identifies creative solutions to address watershed issues along our waterways.
Read More
The 100% final design drawings for daylighting Red Butte, Emigration, and Parleys creeks, where they meet the Jordan River, in Salt Lake City, UT. Drawings outline the implementation process, including vegetation, excavation, restoration, and construction, and site cross sections with flood levels.
Read More
The My Canyon Creek websites are now live! Check out where the waterways flow, areas of public access, restoration sites, education stops, events, and details of recreational activities—sync your phone to our creeks!
Read More
A concept for Allen Park in Salt Lake City, UT by IBI Group Inc. The design features potential amenities and future restoration of the historic structures, works of arts, and Emigration Creek.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
Stream gauges give important water supply, water quality, and flood protection data. This is key to understanding how urbanization affects our streams.
Read More
Macroinvertebrates are important water quality indicators. Through their diversity, they tell us the pollution present.
Read More
A synopsis of breeding and non-breeding bird surveys at Herman Franks Park in Salt Lake City, UT. Data will be used to compare bird diversity and frequency after construction of the restoration project.
Read More
A synopsis of breeding and non-breeding bird surveys at the Three Creeks Confluence in Salt Lake City, UT. Data will be used to compare bird diversity and frequency after construction of the restoration project.
Read More
Through the Seven Creeks | Walk Series, 25 watershed walks in Salt Lake City, South Salt Lake, and West Valley City were funded by Salt Lake County’s Zoo, Arts, & Parks Program. Programming will engage residents in the west-side neighborhoods of Salt Lake City, South Salt Lake, and West Valley City.
Read More