Environmental Assessment In Progress

Cedar City Ranger District Mineral Pits project

Dixie National Forest Garfield; Iron; Kane, Utah Cedar City Ranger District

This project would open 3 new mineral pits, authorize/reauthorize 10 existing pits (expanding 7), and close/reclaim 17 pits across the Cedar City Ranger District to facilitate sources of minerals for project work over the next 15-20 years.

Location

Multiple locations across the Cedar City Ranger District in Garfield, Iron, and Kane Counties, Utah.

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
12/17/2024
2
Finding/Decision Date
3/4/2026

NEPA / regulatory detail

Decision Signed Date3/4/2026
Minerals and geology