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Don't think of the Jordan River as it now is, as much as for what it has the potential to become.
For far too long the 58 mile waterway that connects Utah Lake with the Great Salt Lake has been generally neglected and abused. Potentially, though, it could become "a signature asset" for the Wasatch Front region; a world-class amenity "that brings people together and links them with the natural world."
That's the vision of dozens of stakeholders after engaging in an intense process to outline a blueprint for the river's future. For the most part, KSL likes what they've come up with. It is a major step forward in a long-term effort to reclaim and more effectively use the Jordan River, as the region continues its explosive growth.
The big challenge now, in KSL's view, will be finding a way to keep the momentum going that has been building during recent months with the visioning effort that was facilitated by Envision Utah. Sooner rather than later a central authority or commission needs to be established and funded to oversee preservation and development along the river.
Clearly, it is time for a more coordinated multi-jurisdictional approach aimed at having the Jordan River achieve its aesthetic and unifying potential.