JORDAN RIVER COMMISSION

2022 Blueprint Jordan River Refresh

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The Blueprint Jordan River is our Guide

Overview

The Jordan River flows over 50 miles through Utah’s population and economic center—the Wasatch Front. The parkway is home to many species of native wildlife including deer, beaver, fox, migratory birds and waterfowl, and various other mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and fish. Together with the Great Salt Lake and Utah Lake, the Jordan River provides critical breeding, foraging, and resting areas for migratory birds.

Vision and Action Plan

THE EMERALD RIBBON OF THE WASATCH FRONT

Utahn’s envision a parkway that contains pleasant natural areas and a healthily functioning river that provides quality habitat for wildlife; is safe, clean, and well- maintained; and offers great recreation, leisure, and educational opportunities in natural and improved settings from lake to lake. Further, they see a parkway that supports physical and mental health and that makes stewards and advocates of its visitors.

The Blueprint outlines seven Action Plans

  • Habitat and Natural Systems
  • Water and the River
  • Comfort and Inclusivity
  • Recreation
  • Safety and Wellbeing
  • Development and Transportation
  • Communications, Education, and Art