State and federal agencies, along with property owners in the canyon, had no idea that Jesse Lassley had plans to begin mining limestone from Mt. Aire Canyon.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Mt. Aire Canyon homeowner Joe Reimann, points out some of the areas that may be affected by the proposed open-pit limestone quarry, in Parleys Canyon, on Wednesday, December 8, 2021.
Brian Maffly has worked for The Tribune off and on since 1994. Maffly roams Utah, covering public land and environment.