Grandeur Peak - SaveParleys.org https://www.saveparleys.org Save Parleys Canyon Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:43:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://i0.wp.com/www.saveparleys.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/cropped-save-parleys-logo-icon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Grandeur Peak - SaveParleys.org https://www.saveparleys.org 32 32 237577986 Scenic Value   https://www.saveparleys.org/scenic-value/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:55:13 +0000 https://www.saveparleys.org/?p=1383 The size and scope of the proposed I-80 South Quarry would be the largest mining operation in the Central Wasatch Mountains.

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  • The size and scope of the proposed I-80 South Quarry would be the largest mining operation in the Central Wasatch Mountains.

  • The estimated operational life of this new gravel pit is ~100 years.

  • The Harper/Kilgore Quarry, the existing gravel pit in Parleys Canyon, currently operates on 11 acres but over its 125 year history has disturbed 67 acres.  This is only ~10% the size of the proposed I-80 South Quarry (634 acres).

  • Rio Tinto’s Bingham Copper Mine, visible from the Salt Lake Valley (as well as from space), has expanded to 1,900 acres over the past 115 years.  The proposed 635 acre I-80 South Quarry would initially be one-third that size.

  • If the initial project is allowed to proceed, the value of all adjacent parcels is effectively ruined for anything except more excavation.  The total potential affected acreage is ~2000 acres- equal in size to the Bingham Canyon Copper Mine. 

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]]> 1383 Habitat Destruction https://www.saveparleys.org/habitat-destruction/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:49:51 +0000 https://www.saveparleys.org/?p=1378 The proposed I-80 South Quarry would destroy hundreds of acres of habitat for elk, deer, lynx, bobcat, moose, black bear, mountain lion, golden eagle, and other species.

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  • The proposed I-80 South Quarry would destroy hundreds of acres of habitat for elk, deer, lynx, bobcat, moose, black bear, mountain lion, golden eagle, and other species.

  • It would also interrupt critical seasonal migration routes and feeding grounds for these species.

  • At least two of Parleys Canyon’s major secondary ravines with ephemeral streams and large pine groves would be completely destroyed

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