This is a small study site on the Jordan River in Rose Park on the northwest side of Salt Lake City. It is on an active Disc Golf Course but is open to the public and accessed via a dirt trail on the west side of the river.

The nearest restrooms and water are located at the Day-Riverside Library across the street to the south, which is also trailhead parking. The Library opens at 10am daily (1pm Sundays). There are often camps of people experiencing homelessness.

This is a small restoration site on the Jordan River in Glendale on the west side of Salt Lake City. It is accessed by a small spur trail of the Jordan River Parkway and is managed by Salt Lake City Parks.

The nearest restrooms and water are located at the convenience store across the street to the east. There are often camps of people experiencing homelessness.

This is a small restoration site on the Jordan River in South Salt Lake. It is accessed by the Jordan River Parkway.

The nearest restrooms are located at the Jordan River Nature Center about 1 mile south. Water is located at a drinking fountain along the parkway next to Radius Engineering on 2780 S. which is also where parking is located.

This is a small restoration site on the Jordan River in South Salt Lake. It is accessed by the Jordan River Parkway.

The nearest restrooms and water are located at the Jordan River Nature Center, which is also where parking is located.

This is a large sized restoration site on the Jordan River in Bluffdale. It is accessed by the Jordan River Parkway. Most of our survey sites are located along the Jordan River off trail and require some off trail route finding

The nearest restrooms and water are located at a trailhead park on 12300 S.

A medium sized restoration site on the northside of Utah Lake located in Lehi. It is accessed by the Utah Lake Parkway. Most of our survey sites are located off trail. The nearest restrooms and water are located at service stations on Pioneer Crossing Road to the north.

This is a large city park located near downtown Salt Lake City. It is accessed by the parking lot next to Tracy Aviary. There are restrooms and water throughout the park in summer.

This is a small city park in Salt Lake City’s Harvard-Yale neighborhood. It is accessed by parking on the road on 900 S. and 1700 E. The nearest restrooms and water are located at service stations on 1300 E.

Alta Ski Area is a very large area at high elevation in the rugged Wasatch mountains mostly located on US Forest Service land. The Town of Alta and Alta Ski Area also manage some areas here in a complex patchwork of private land, easements, incorporated areas and Forest Service Special Use permits.

It is home to a diversity of wildlife, some of which can be dangerous under certain circumstances, including Cougars, Black Bear, Coyotes, Raccoons, Skunks, Moose, Elk, and other wildlife. There are also many insects, including bees and wasps, and during July the Mosquitoes and Blackflies can be bad in some years. The creeks can also be dangerous due to swift moving cold water and slippery rocks, especially during spring snowmelt May through July. Never attempt to cross a creek. The terrain here is very rugged and gets very deep snow in winter, avalanche danger can be high at times. There is extensive steep mountainous terrain with heavy brush and steep rocky cliffs, access off trail is difficult. Due to the high elevation the air has 50% less oxygen and there is 2X the UV  than in the valley, always wear sunscreen and pace yourself.

The area has restrooms and water available throughout the ski area. In an emergency call Alta Central at (801) 742-3522(often faster than 911 locally).

The area is located on the south shoreline of Great Salt Lake west of Salt Lake City and north of Magna, access is from the I-80 frontage road. The shoreline is owned and managed by the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands, under the Utah Division of Natural Resources.

It is very exposed with no shade or shelter and is prone to extreme weather, such as high winds and heat. Do not attempt to access if the wind is above a 3 on the Beaufort scale and has blowing dust, the fine dust from Great Salt Lake should not be breathed as it can cause lung damage and has toxins such as heavy metals, a KN95 facemask is handy if the wind unexpectedly picks up. Do not access  if it is forecasted to get above 100F during your survey period, or if there is a chance of thunderstorms with lightning.. From May until October the Mosquitoes can be bad, especially at dusk and dawn. In late April and May the No-see-ums can be unbearable, headnets are recommended. This area often has patches of deep mud, especially along the shoreline, good mud boots are recommended.

The nearest restrooms and water are located at the Great Salt Lake Marina State Park(entrance fee required).

Terrain: SLACS surveys are completed on sidewalks and public right-of-ways in downtown Salt Lake City. The Terrain is relatively flat and paved. Occasionally volunteers may need to step off of pavement into a gravel alley or similar. 

Physical Requirements: Volunteers should be able to navigate the outer walls of all buildings in one city block, approximately 1 mile in distance. 

Facilities: Public restroom facilities are not readily available, but there are bathrooms available in various coffee shops and stores in the downtown area that could be accessed. 

Potential Hazards: This project takes place in a dense urban area, and participants may experience typical safety hazards of an urban environment: construction, cars and bicycles, and other people.