(Courtesy photo by Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance) A helium well drilled in the Labyrinth Canyon Wilderness was plugged on Feb. 26. Although the well appears to be retired, the company behind the project say it is still evaluating the quality of the gas the well yielded. Twin Bridges Resources has plans for six more wells from this site near the Green River’s Bowknot Bend.
Brian Maffly has worked for The Tribune off and on since 1994. Maffly roams Utah, covering public land and environment.