- Water Resources Planning and Restoration, Salt Lake County (original) (raw)

Jordan River Riverbend site prior to restoration, 2000.

Water Resources Planning and Restoration Program

The Water Resources Planning and Restoration Program (WRPRP) is part of the Flood Control and Engineering Division of Salt Lake County's Public Works Department. This program was created in 1997 and has engaged in numerous restoration, assessment, and planning activities since its inception. The primary goal of the WRPRP is the assessment and restoration of streams and other water resources in the Jordan River sub-basin, which have been impaired by point and/or non-point pollution sources. The scientific assessments and subsequent bio-engineered restoration projects are carried out on a cooperative partnership basis with local municipalities, service districts and state/federal agencies. Notably, the WRPRP typically leverages local financial contributions with federal and state grants targeted at specific stream or lake restoration measures to accomplish its goals.