Monitoring Framework for the Big Bend Restoration Project (2025 Watershed Symposium)

Presented at the 19th Annual Salt Lake County Watershed Symposium, November 19-20, 2025. The Big Bend Restoration Project rehabilitates 70 acres along Utah's Jordan River. Our monitoring framework evaluates vegetation, wildlife, water quality, and community engagement to enable adaptive stewardship, ensure accountability, and provide transferable methods for riparian restoration. Presented by: Chris Cline, Independent Consultant; formerly USFWS Les Kelen, Center for Documentary Expression and Art Eric McCulley, McCulley Watershed Consulting Services A B S T R A C T S https://watershedsymposium2025.sched.... F U L L P L A Y L I S T    • Watershed Symposium 2025 | Presentations   L E A R N M O R E https://saltlakecounty.gov/watershed/...