Update November 2, 2020 The Utah Division of Water Quality’s water recreation season runs from May 1 through October 31. At this time, no further monitoring or sampling for harmful algal blooms or waterborne pathogens at priority water bodies will be conducted until May 2021. This does not mean that the potential for harmful algal …
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The Jordan River Commission has spent the last two years planting 4,000 trees and large shrubs across the Jordan River Parkway. Learn more about these trees and their important role in revitalizing the river in this week Utah DEQ Blog.
Read MoreUpdate November 7, 2019 The Salt Lake County Health Department has removed the Warning Advisory for Millrace Pond. The close of the monitoring season and removal of advisories doesn’t mean HABs are no longer present, but rather that monitoring data won’t be collected during the colder months to verify their presence. HABs can persist throughout …
Read MoreUpdate: October 11, 2016 The last few samples taken at Utah Lake showed minimal cyanobacteria cell concentrations. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has suspended harmful algal bloom (HAB) data collection until or unless it receives reports of deteriorating conditions from field crews visiting the lake weekly or members of the public. Three buoys collecting …
Read MoreUpdate November 1, 2017 The sampling season for Utah Lake is coming to a close. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) will conduct its monthly sampling later in November, but BYU researchers have concluded their weekly sampling of the lake for the season. The Utah County Health Department (UCHD) will begin removing warning signs from …
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The Jordan River is within a 10-minute drive to well over half of the population of Utah. Although there are big issues facing the river, such as water quality and urban impacts, new development projects aim to address access and safety for recreation.
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Come join the fun at the fifth-annual Get Into The River Festival at the Jordan River Parkway. From nature walks to cleanup efforts to canoeing to a neighborhood barbeque, there’s something for everybody at this monthlong celebration of the Jordan River.
Read MoreCheck 2018 monitoring updates for harmful algal blooms in the Jordan River and canals.
Read MoreRead about Utah DEQ’s regulatory interests in the Jordan River.
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Salt Lake County Watershed Planning & Restoration is using crowd-sourced photos to help with the ongoing monitoring of its stream restoration projects on the Jordan River. The county invites people to set their phone or camera in an angle bracket, take a photo, and post it to Twitter with a site-specific hashtag.
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Find the latest 2018 harmful algal bloom monitoring updates and health advisories for Utah Lake here.
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Come participate in the Golden Spoke Bike Ride on Saturday, June 2, a 100-mile trail celebration beginning at Rainbow Gardens at the mouth of Ogden Canyon(north) and Bridal Veil Falls in Provo Canyon (south). Ride the longest continuous paved urban trail west of the Mississippi River! Hope to see you there.
Read MoreInterview with Ben Holcomb If you’ve ever recreated at one of Utah’s lakes or reservoirs, you’ve probably seen areas where greenish scum was floating on the water or collecting on the shore. What you probably didn’t know — at least until this past week with the closure of Utah Lake — was that this bright-green water …
Read MoreBy Brian Tonetti, Guest Blogger DEQ invites guest bloggers to share their thoughts on issues that impact our environment. We appreciate their insights and the opportunity to broaden the conversation with others in the community. If you grew up along the Wasatch Front, chances are you’ve heard about the Jordan River in some way or …
Read MoreMonitoring Maps Jordan River Small Overview (264 KB) Jordan River Panel 1 North (458 KB) Jordan River Panel 1 South (465 KB) Jordan River Panel 2 North (337 KB) Jordan River Panel 2 South (359 KB) Red Butte Creek Small Overview (172 KB) Red Butte Creek Northeast Panel (359 KB) Red Butte Creek Southwest Panel …
Read MoreFourteen projects have been selected to receive full or partial funding for
waterway enhancements on Red Butte Creek and downstream waters. The $3 million in funding
for the projects comes as part of a November 2011 settlement agreement with Chevron Pipe Line
Company, which released crude oil and condensate into Red Butte Creek during June and
December of 2010.
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