The Forest proposes to issue a special use permit to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to construct a siphon around Panguitch Lake dam to improve water quality in the lake.
Location
The proposed action would occur adjacent to Panguitch Lake Dam and State Route 143 in Garfield County, Utah. Panguitch Lake is approximately 15 miles southwest of Panguitch, UT, and 15 miles east of Cedar Breaks National Monument and the town of Brian Head.
Project timeline
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NEPA Start Date
3/25/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date
8/7/2026
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | USDA-28d-USFS |
| Decision Signed Date | 8/7/2026 |