For decades, portions of the Logan River through Trapper Park had been altered with concrete rubble, old vehicles, invasive vegetation, and other materials intended to control flooding. While those efforts addressed immediate concerns, they also disconnected the river from its floodplain, reduced habitat quality, and limited its natural function. Franson Civil partnered with Cache Water District, Logan City, Logan Blacksmith Fork Irrigation Company, Cache Terra, and other stakeholders to restore approximately 2.5 miles of the Logan River and create a healthier, more resilient river corridor for both the community and the environment.

Restoring the river required far more than reshaping a channel. The project brought together municipalities, irrigation interests, private property owners, regulatory agencies, and community partners, each with unique priorities and project goals. Franson Civil helped align those interests through thoughtful planning, clear communication, and practical engineering solutions that balanced flood protection, environmental restoration, irrigation operations, and public recreation.

Working alongside the project team, we helped remove decades of accumulated debris, including concrete rubble, scrap vehicles, tires, and invasive Crack Willow, while restoring wetlands, reconnecting the river to its floodplain, improving irrigation infrastructure, and creating more stable streambanks and aquatic habitat. Our services included detailed surveying, one- and two-dimensional hydraulic modeling, river restoration design, irrigation system redesign, environmental permitting, and construction observation.

Today, the Logan River is better equipped to function as a healthy river system while providing lasting benefits to the surrounding community. The restoration reduces flood risk, improves water quality, enhances habitat for fish and wildlife, and supports new recreational opportunities through its connection to the Kunzler Conservation Easement trail. The project reflects the goals of the Logan River Plan and demonstrates how collaborative water resource engineering can create lasting value for both people and the environment.