The Bureau of Land Management is currently developing a Herd Management Area Plan and evaluating a gather of excess wild horses for the Muddy Creek area. The project, located in Emery County, Utah, is currently in the decision and appeal period phase.
The project, identified by NEPA number DOI-BLM-UT-G020-2026-0022-EA, is being led by the Price Field Office. This environmental assessment aims to manage wild horses and burros within the designated area. According to project documentation, the process includes a start date of March 2, 2026, and has reached a decision date of October 14, 2026.
Earlier in the process, the Muddy Creek Environmental Assessment was posted for a 30-day public review period that ran from July 6, 2026, through August 5, 2026. The project's status was last updated on October 21, 2026.
The Bureau of Land Management utilizes the NEPA public participation process to meet involvement requirements under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. This process helps the agency identify and evaluate potential impacts to cultural resources within the area affected by the undertaking.
For further information or inquiries regarding this project, Daniel Kauffman is listed as a contact for the Price Field Office.
The project remains in progress under the Wild Horses and Burros sub-program for gathers.
