Bailey Chism
The City Journals
Efforts to revitalize the Jordan River ecosystem are now in motion.
On Aug. 30, various organizations came together at the Big Bend Restoration Area to mark the start of a significant riparian and watershed restoration initiative. This large-scale project, backed by $7 million in funding from federal, state and local government and nongovernmental sources, aims to enhance the 51-mile waterway.
The initiative encompasses four major projects along the river’s course. West Jordan will spearhead the restoration of Big Bend’s native floodplain and riparian forest, while also adding trails, river access and Please log in to see the rest of this story.
