Salt Lake County residents and state representatives are pushing back against a proposed bill that they say would allow for excessive mining in Parleys Canyon, after the county passed an ordinance banning mining in forest and recreation last year.
, sponsored by Rep. Keven Stratton, R-Orem, would tinker with mining operations regulations. It was introduced to the Utah House of Representatives for the first time on Tuesday, though it has yet to be assigned to a committee to go through a legislative process, as of Friday. That means it has one week to pass two committees and both chambers during this session.
However, resident and state lawmakers who represent Salt Lake County say it will dismantle an ordinance that the county passed last year after residents voiced concerns about a proposed mine in Parleys Canyon.but also filed paperwork for a large mine of over 600 acres in the canyon as well.
"This area should be off the table for any new mining," she added. "We who love the Wasatch Mountains must do everything in our power to convince our legislators to protect the historic structures and natural beauty of this area and preserve this precious land for generations to come."
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