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The quarry was approved in August 2022, and a group by the name of SaveParleys is attempting to make the public aware of the potential

The man behind Utah’s efforts to land the Winter Games in 2030 or 2034 said a proposed limestone quarry a few miles east of Salt

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A group is ramping up opposition to a proposed quarry in Parleys Canyon. Public comment is now open on that proposal through

The informal grassroots group, Save Parleys, opposes the air quality plan the Utah Division of Air Quality announced on Saturday that they intend to approve for the

By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Writer. March 14, 2023 In Salt Lake County last year, thousands of citizens banded together and petitioned against the creation of a mine

Reporter – Any bills you’re considering on vetoing at this point?
Governor Cox – I’ll give you one example, the bill that would have overridden the county on a potential mining operation in the canyons, that was one I would have vetoed.

By Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted – Feb. 24, 2023 at 12:01 p.m HOLLADAY — Salt Lake County residents and state representatives of the region are pushing

The proposed 20-acre limestone quarry in Parleys Canyon has raised concerns among residents and conservation groups over potential health risks and environmental impact. The quarry aims to become a 600-plus-acre project, but there are significant concerns that must be addressed before moving forward.

The bill would apply to the open-pit limestone mine proposed for Parleys Canyon that has been opposed by Salt Lake County.