THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS THIS YEAR!
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Wow! We are amazed by the huge response we've received to our volunteer program this summer. It seems that the movement to restore the Jordan River Parkway is gaining steam, and that each year we make a bigger impact on the river corridor and create new river supporters. Thank you to all our dedicated volunteers!
Accomplishments:
- 1,375 volunteers
- 3,329 volunteer hours
- $75,000 in donated labor
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PROPOSITION A - SALT LAKE COUNTY PARKS BOND
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In November 2016, Salt Lake County voters will have the opportunity to approve the
Parks & Recreation Bond,
which will authorize the county to issue $90 million in bonds to build new parks, trails, recreational amenities and a recreation center, as well as renovate and improve existing facilities. The Parks & Recreation Bond will provide $59 million to build 11 new projects in Salt Lake County, and $31 million for maintenance and improvement funding for existing projects. Each project fills current and future recreational needs of the citizens, based on the 2015
Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation 2015 Master Plan
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JORDAN RIVER TRAIL URBAN RANGERS
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The Jordan River Commission is pleased to announce the expansion of the University of Utah Parks, Recreation, & Tourism's Urban Ranger Program to the Jordan River Parkway. Volunteer student Urban Rangers will patrol the Jordan River Parkway from 200 S (Fisher Mansion) to 3900 S (General Holm Park). Patrols will average four hours at least five days a week. Rangers are trained to report any issues, clean up trash and pull invasive species, provide emergency care, and talk about trail etiquette and environmental education. Spot their bright blue backpacks and ask them your questions!
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JORDAN RIVER TRAIL WAYFINDING SIGNAGE PLAN
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The Jordan River Commission and its project partners are making progress on the Jordan River Trail Wayfinding Signage Plan. This regional effort project is being undertaken in partnership with the Salt Lake County Health Department, Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation, National Parks Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program, Wasatch Front Regional Council, West Jordan City, and other municipalities.
The primary goals of this effort are to:
- Create a cohesive and coordinated system of directional signage to enhance the the trail user experience, and to
- Encourage residents and visitors to become more physically fit by using the trail for recreation, commuting, and for physical activity.
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Jordan River Commission
195 North 1950 West
P.O. Box 91095
Salt Lake City, UT 84109-1095
801-536-4158
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WILDLIFE SPOTLIGHT
By Dan Potts
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UPCOMING EVENTS
10/18
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Utah Outdoors Urban Hike
10/22 - Nature in the City Bike Tour
10/28 - Nature in the City Bike/Boat Tour
11/15-11/16
- Salt Lake County Watershed Symposium
11/18 - Green Infrastructure Best Practices workshop
12/20 - Utah Outdoors Urban Hike
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