10 Years and Counting...Continuing the Conversation

Free and open to all, the Watershed Symposium encourages a comprehensive review of the current state of our watershed. Sessions cover a broad range of topics on water quality and watershed issues with local, regional, and national relevance. 

Hosted annually by the Salt Lake County Watershed Planning and Restoration Program, this event brings together participants from state, federal, tribal, and municipal governments; the private sector; the public; academia; environmental groups; and local watershed organizations.

In addition to the two-day conference, we've expanded the program this year in honor of the 10th anniversary of the Symposium.

Film Screening

We're partnering with the Utah Film Center to co-host a film screening on Tuesday, November 15 at The City Library. Planning is in progress, check back later for details!

Green Infrastructure Workshop

We're also partnering with the Jordan River Commission and Nature Works Alliance to co-host Green Infrastructure: Putting It To Work, a full-day workshop on Friday, November 18; to be held in conjunction with the Watershed Symposium.

Get Involved

Reserve an info table
Volunteer to moderate a session
Share on Twitter and Instagram!  #WaterSymp2016 #SLCoWatershed

Some of our favorite comments from last year

“It gets better every year. There is no other event in Utah that provides such a learning opportunity.”

“It was a great mix of political aspects as well as current scientific research on extremely important issues of water quality and quantity.”

"There is so much research, studying and collaborating that I wasn’t aware of.”

FAQs

Where can I find out more about past Watershed Symposiums?
> Visit the Symposium Archive for presentations, photos, abstracts, bios, and more.     

Do you have more info about presenting and/or volunteering at the Symposium?
> Guidelines for Speakers, Tablers, Poster Display and Session Moderators (coming soon)
> Utah Cultural Celebration Center Facility Info

Who can I contact for more information?
> Contact Lynn, email or (385) 468-6643

Important Dates

August 12: Call for Abstracts closes
August 31: Abstract applicants notified by selection committee
October 30: Online registration closes
November 8: Table requests due
November 8: Completed presentations due
November 8: Moderator sign-up deadline

Many thanks to Jordan River Commission and Utah Division of Forestry Fire and State Lands for their support of the 2016 Watershed Symposium and stewardship efforts in the Jordan River Watershed.