Jordan River Commission public meetings in 2025
24 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Technical Advisory Committee
The Jordan River Commission Technical Advisory Committee will meet virtually on December 18, 2025, to discuss weed management and restoration along the Jordan River. The committee will vote to adopt the October 16, 2025 meeting minutes and a proposed 2026 meeting schedule. Members will also discuss the Jordan River Watershed Council's advisory role and announce a call for leadership nominations.
- Presentation and discussion on Jordan River restoration and weed management best practices
- Action item: adopt the October 16, 2025 meeting minutes
- Action item: adopt a proposed 2026 meeting schedule
- Discussion of the Jordan River Watershed Council's advisory role for the TAC
- Call for nominations for Chair and Vice Chair positions
Event Advisory Committee
The Jordan River Commission Event Advisory Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and a proposed 2026 meeting schedule. The committee will also discuss upcoming events and media outreach.
- Adoption of October 9, 2025 meeting minutes
- Adoption of proposed 2026 meeting schedule
- Discussion of City Nature Challenge, Golden Spoke, and Get to the River Festival
- Review of 2026 Day of Service opportunities
- Notice of open committee vacancies and nominations
Governing Board
The Jordan River Commission Governing Board will meet on December 4, 2025, to conduct routine business including adopting meeting minutes, a proposed 2026 schedule, a budget amendment, and reviewing small grant proposals. The board will also consider reappointments and receive committee reports.
- Adopt October 2, 2025 Governing Board Meeting Minutes
- Adopt proposed 2026 Governing Board Meeting Schedule
- FY 2026 Budget Amendment #2
- Consider Jordan River Commission Small Grant Proposals & Awards
- Reappointment of Event Advisory Committee Members
Technical Advisory Committee
The Technical Advisory Committee is meeting to review updates on the Central Jordan River Reconnect Master Plan and discuss public safety best practices. The committee will also consider adopting meeting minutes from August 21, 2025.
- Central Jordan River Reconnect Master Plan Update
- Public safety best practices discussion
- Adoption of August 21, 2025, meeting minutes
- Website update report from Rachel Lyn
- Staffing and Commission updates from Soren Simonsen
Event Advisory Committee
The Jordan River Commission Event Advisory Committee will discuss updates on education programs, website and photography projects, and various regional summits. The committee is deciding whether to extend a contract with Mighty Penguin for the Get to the River Festival.
- Action item: Consider extending the contract with Mighty Penguin for Get to the River Festival fundraising, planning and management
- Action item: Adopt meeting minutes from August 28, 2025
- Discussion of Video & Photography Project and Education Partner Program updates
- Review of Get to the River Festival (September 2025), City Nature Challenge, and Golden Spoke
- Discussion of 2026 Day of Service Opportunities
Governing Board
The Governing Board will review updates on state homeless services, emergency response, and public safety. The board is also scheduled to adopt meeting minutes from August 7, 2025, and discuss the 2026 meeting schedule.
- Adoption of August 7, 2025, Governing Board Meeting Minutes
- Discussion of State Homeless Services updates
- Emergency Service and Response updates
- Public Safety discussion
- Review of Get to the River Festival summary and highlights
Technical Advisory Committee
The Jordan River Commission Technical Advisory Committee is holding an informal field trip to tour low-impact development and stormwater infrastructure projects. No action will be taken and there is no formal agenda.
- Tour of low-impact development and stormwater infrastructure projects
Governing Board
The Jordan River Commission Governing Board is holding a field trip as part of the Get to the River Festival, focusing on the Oquirrh Mountains watershed and including a visit to the Rio Tinto Kennecott Bingham Canyon mine. The tour is hosted by Rio Tinto staff and requires registration, with optional lunch available.
- Field trip to Oquirrh Mountains watershed and Rio Tinto Kennecott Bingham Canyon mine
- Hosted by Rio Tinto Kennecott staff including Ryan Perry, Julie LeFevre, Michelle Teply, and Colton Norman
- Registration required; optional lunch available via provided link
- Meeting location: 12732 Bacchus Highway, Herriman, UT 84096
- No electronic or telephone participation options for this physical tour
Event Advisory Committee
The Jordan River Commission’s Event Advisory Committee will meet virtually to conduct routine business, including adopting the June 12, 2025 meeting minutes and discussing the nomination and appointment of a vice chair. The committee will also receive staff updates on commission events, outreach efforts, and upcoming meetings.
- Consider Adopting Meeting Minutes for June 12, 2025
- Consider Nomination and Appointment of a Committee Vice Chair
- Get to the River Festival - September 2025
- Upcoming Committee Meeting: Thursday, October 9, 2025, 10:00 AM
- Committee Roundtable: EAC Shared Document and Improving EAC Engagement
Governing Board
The Jordan River Commission Governing Board is holding a 15th anniversary celebration. The event is a family-friendly Picnic & Paddle featuring food, canoes, and kayaks.
- Picnic & Paddle event at Willow Park, Pavillion 10 in Lehi
Technical Advisory Committee
The Technical Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss community development efforts regarding weed management, bank stabilization, and restoration. The committee will also review upcoming field trips to various facilities and infrastructure projects.
- Discussion on weed management, bank stabilization, and restoration efforts
- Action item to adopt June 26, 2025, meeting minutes
- Planned field trip to 300 West Roadway Reconstruction & Bioswale Installation
- Planned field trip to Rose Park Stormwater Treatment Facility
- Staff reports on the Restoration Program and website updates
Governing Board
The Governing Board will discuss reports from technical and event advisory committees and review the FY 2025 fourth quarter financial report. The board is deciding on budget amendments and the re-appointment of partner organizations.
- Proposed FY 2026 Budget Amendment #1 to allocate up to $5,000 for the 15-Year Anniversary Celebration Event
- Re-appointment of Partner Organizations as Ex-Officio Governing Board Representatives for terms from July 2025 through June 2027
- Adoption of June 7, 2025, Governing Board Meeting Minutes
- Review of FY 2025 Fourth Quarter Financial Report (provisional)
- Preview of Get to the River Festival
Technical Advisory Committee
The Jordan River Commission Technical Advisory Committee will review updates on the Great Salt Lake Basin Integrated Plan and Jordan River water quality sampling. The committee will also discuss fish species and updates to the Jordan River Water Trail Map.
- Great Salt Lake Basin Integrated Plan (GSLBIP) update
- Jordan River TMDL updates and sampling plan overview
- Jordan River Water Trail Map update
- Adoption of April 17, 2025, meeting minutes
- Discussion of fish species of the Jordan River
Event Advisory Committee
The Event Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss community engagement and upcoming commission events. The body will consider adopting meeting minutes from April 10, 2025.
- Adoption of April 10, 2025 meeting minutes
- Jordan River Commission 15-Year Anniversary Event
- Get to the River Festival (September 2025)
- Jordan River Parkway Event Guide Update
- Roundtable discussion on improving community engagement
Governing Board
The Governing Board will conduct a public hearing to discuss and adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. The board will also consider legislative appropriation recommendations for the Jordan River Recreation Area and review several restoration and access projects.
- Fiscal Year 2026 Budget public hearing and adoption
- Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Amendment #2
- Jordan River Commission Small Grant Proposals and Awards
- Fisher Mansion Restoration and Activation Plan
- Porter's Landing Boat Access
Technical Advisory Committee
This is an informal field trip with the Jordan River Commission Technical Advisory Committee. There is no agenda and no action will be taken. The purpose is to visit Spanish Fork to observe low-impact development and green infrastructure projects.
- Field trip to Spanish Fork to view low-impact development and green infrastructure projects
- Hosted by James Darling, Spanish Fork Stormwater Management Administrator
- No formal agenda or actions scheduled
Technical Advisory Committee
The Technical Advisory Committee will discuss Jordan River Parkway design guidelines, including lighting and fishing access. The meeting also includes discussions on riparian ordinances and the 'Altitude' development in South Jordan.
- Discussion of the 'Altitude' development in South Jordan
- Riparian Ordinance panel discussion
- Review of Jordan River Parkway Design Guidelines, including lighting and fishing access
- Action item to adopt March 17, 2025, meeting minutes
Event Advisory Committee
The Event Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss social media outreach, engagement strategies, and the review of a shared committee document. The body will also discuss upcoming events including the Get to the River Festival and the City Nature Challenge.
- Review of Get to the River Festival fundraising report and proposed budget
- Discussion of City Nature Challenge and Golden Spoke events
- Update to the Jordan River Parkway Event Guide
- Review of 2025 Earth Day and Second Saturday (April 12, 2025) events
- Approval of meeting minutes from February 13, 2025
Governing Board
The Jordan River Commission Governing Board will hear staff and committee reports, review a draft Code of Ethics policy (Policy No. 10), and receive the FY2025 third quarter financial report alongside a presentation and discussion of the proposed FY2026 budget. The meeting also includes introductions of new board representatives and a director's report.
- Presentation and discussion of Fiscal Year 2026 budget
- Review of Commission Policy No. 10 - Code of Ethics & Ethical Behavior
- Fiscal Year 2025 Third Quarter Financial Report
- Approval of February 6, 2025 meeting minutes
- Staff reports from Events & Volunteer Manager and Communications & Outreach Manager
Technical Advisory Committee
The Technical Advisory Committee will hear presentations on weed management and wildfire mitigation in the Jordan River watershed, including a cooperative weed management program. The committee will also consider adopting the February 20, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss future topics and workshops. Staff will provide updates on communications, outreach, and design guidelines.
- Presentations on wildfire mitigation at headwaters of Jordan River Watershed
- Presentation on Wildfire Mitigation and Recovery in Urban Settings
- Presentation on Jordan River Cooperative Weed Management Program
- Action item: Consider adopting February 20, 2025 meeting minutes
- Staff reports on Communications & Outreach and Design Guidelines Work Group
Technical Advisory Committee
The Jordan River Commission Technical Advisory Committee will hear presentations on water and watershed topics, including an update from the Utah County Stormwater Coalition and a Functional Flows Framework presentation. The committee will also approve January meeting minutes and receive staff reports on communications, events, and the director's report.
- Presentation on Water & Watershed Working Group activities
- Update from the Utah County Stormwater Coalition
- Functional Flows Framework Presentation
- Approval of January 16, 2025 meeting minutes
- Annual Open & Public Meetings Training for committee members
Event Advisory Committee
The Jordan River Commission Event Advisory Committee will discuss and potentially redefine its scope, roles, and responsibilities. The committee will also consider adopting meeting minutes from December 2025, receive annual open meetings training, and review upcoming events including the City Nature Challenge, Golden Spoke, and Get to the River Festival.
- Strategic roundtable discussion on committee's scope, roles, and responsibilities
- Action item to adopt meeting minutes from December 12, 2025
- Annual Utah Open and Public Meetings Act training
- Discussion of upcoming events: City Nature Challenge (April 2025), Golden Spoke (May 10, 2025), Get to the River Festival (September 2025)
- Update on Jordan River Parkway Event Guide and social media outreach strategy
Governing Board
The Jordan River Commission Governing Board will meet to nominate and appoint new officers to serve two-year terms, discuss the 2025 Utah Legislature session, and receive presentations including an introduction from Larry H. Miller Company. The board will also consider appointing standing committees, adopting meeting minutes, reviewing the 2024 annual report and fiscal year 2025 second quarter financial report, and completing annual open meetings training. Staff reports from event, communications, and administration managers will follow.
- Nominate and appoint new Governing Board Officers for two-year terms
- Discussion on 2025 General Session of the Utah Legislature
- Appoint Standing Commission Committees
- Review 2024 Annual Report and Fiscal Year 2025 Second Quarter Financial Report
- Introduction of Larry H. Miller Company
Technical Advisory Committee
The Technical Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss community development and design guidelines for the Jordan River Parkway. The session includes updates from working groups on lighting and fishing access, as well as a review of upcoming funding programs.
- Jordan River Parkway Design Guidelines overview
- Lighting working group update
- Fishing access working group update
- Upcoming Grants & Funding Programs
- Approval of December 19, 2024 meeting minutes