Red Butte Creek
Red Butte Creek originates in the mountains of northeastern Salt Lake County. After exiting the canyon, the creek makes a rapid transition to built-out, urbanized land use through the University of Utah campus and into Salt Lake City before discharging into the Jordan River. The creek’s ecosystems and proximity to campus make it an outstanding resource for scientific and educational research.
Research or Teaching Approval
What you need to know and do prior to conducting research or teaching in the Red Butte Creek buffer zone.
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Access to the Research Natural Area
What you need to know and do to gain a permit to access the Red Butte Canyon RNA for research, field trips, more.
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Red Butte Creek Strategic Vision
An interdisciplinary team of researchers has developed a strategic vision focused on the segment of Red Butte Creek that passes through campus.
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Research Projects
Red Butte Creek offers rich opportunities for researchers from different disciplines.
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