Dry Creek Trona Mine Project
The BLM issued their decision selecting Alternative D on 5/2/2025: https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2016395/510. Alternative D does not involve any USFS lands so the USFS portion of the project is cancelled.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The original proposed action included a water line across the northern end of the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area on USFS-managed lands south of Green River, WY.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 04/28/2022 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 08/09/2024 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 02/28/2025 |
| Objection Period Start | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Flaming Gorge Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology; Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Current Status:
Cancelled
Forests:
Ashley National Forest
Districts:
Flaming Gorge Ranger District
States:
Wyoming
Counties:
Sweetwater
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Rhett Burkman
25 West Highway 43
Manila, UT 84046
435-781-5133
rhett.burkman@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/2/2025