Our River – Our Future
Subscribers to the Deseret News and Salt Lake Tribune should look for our new educational newspaper insert on November 17, 2013. The content of this insert was developed through a partnership with the Center for Documentary Expression and Art, and the work of 60 energetic Jordan High School students. We’re so proud of their great work, […]
Jordan River by Patty Kimball
En plein air is a French expression which means “in the open air,” and is particularly used to describe the act of painting outdoors. Artists have long painted outdoors, but in the mid-19th century working in natural light became particularly important to the Impressionism. The popularity of painting en plein air increased in the 1870s with the introduction of paints […]
New bicycle repair stands and pumps
Two new public bicycle repair stands, complete with tools and a pump, are being installed along the Jordan River Parkway Trail. Thank you to CW Management for the generous donation, and to Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation for their installation and maintenance. Look for them on your next bike ride: Oxbow Trailhead (approx […]
An Interview with Jordan River Commission Chair, Corey Rushton
West Valley City Councilman Corey Rushton, and Chair of the Jordan River Commission was recently featured on Comcast Newsmakers. Watch the interview here.
Protect Your Groundwater Day 2013
Tuesday, September 10th, is Protect Your Groundwater Day. We all have a stake in protecting groundwater quality and quantity. Here are three big reasons why you should care: 1. 99 percent of all available freshwater comes from aquifers underground. 2. Most surface water bodies are connected to groundwater. 3. Many public water systems draw all or part of their […]
Community Workshop
Do you live in the western neighborhoods of Salt Lake City? If so, don’t miss this opportunity to share your ideas for our newest project – an interactive, educational, mobile website about the Jordan River, developed by you! We’re turning the Jordan River Parkway into a museum without walls. Trail users will be able to […]
