BLM seeks input on proposed Dry Creek Mine Expansion
CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a draft environmental assessment for the proposed Dry Creek Mine Expansion Project in Iron County.
If approved, Progressive Contracting, Inc., would be authorized to expand the existing gypsum mine to include approximately 19 acres of public lands and mineral estate adjacent to their existing mine on 57 acres of private lands and mineral estate. The existing mine has been operating since 2007.
Written comments may be submitted via the “Participate Now” option at the BLM National NEPA Register (preferred); or delivered to the BLM Cedar City Field Office, Attn: Dry Creek Mine Expansion Project, 176 East DL Sargent Drive, Cedar City, UT 84721. The comment period will close Dec. 16, 2024.
For more information, including maps, please visit the BLM National NEPA Register.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.