This project is eligible for Dedicated Hunter Service Hours
The Jordan River Commission is working with the City of West Jordan to remove invasive vegetation from a 20-acre area near 9000 South to prepare it for a major restoration project. This area provides critical habitat for a variety of wildlife including deer, fox, and many species of migratory birds and waterfowl. The area has been heavily infested with invasive Russian olive, tamarisk, thistle, hoary cress, and other invasive vegetation. These non-native plants provide very little habitat for wildlife and aggressively crowd out native plant species.
Volunteers through the Division of Wildlife Resources’ Dedicated Hunters program are helping to clean up and restore the site. Volunteers complete 32 service hours in exchange for a guaranteed hunting permit for three years. So far, volunteers have helped plant and hand water over 600 new trees and shrubs, spread hundreds of pounds of native grass seed, and hauled off tons of trash, debris and invasive weeds.
Learn how you can help and earn service credits here.
Project Site Address Notes:
- Travel west on 9000 south, and look for the power substation at approximately 800 West.
- Take the access drive to the power substation on the north side of 9000 south, and follow the road to the west.
- Park and meet us on the north side of the Jordan River Parkway Trail tunnel under 9000 south, and we will drive back into the project area together.
