Affected Highways and Communities:

Hwy 89 was recently designated as a National Heritage Pioneer Hwy. A large grant is available to develop tourism in this area for that purpose. If the coal mine opens, we will lose all chances of receiving funds for this highway in this area. 

Hwy 12 is our All American Hwy. This route takes tourists to Bryce Canyon. 

Hwy 143 is in the process of receiving a scenic byway designation. 

Our beautiful town of Panguitch was recently placed on the National Register of Historic Places, and Hatch has four new business owners who purchased tourist businesses along Hwy 89.  They are investing thousands of dollars to improve the town for tourism.

Retirement and vacation communities are being developed along Hwy 89. People are not investing in this area so they can see coal trucks driving by every day.