The Bureau of Land Management is working on the Muddy Creek Herd Management Area Plan and Gather Environmental Assessment in Emery County, Utah. The project aims to develop a Herd Management Area Plan and evaluate a gather of excess wild horses.
According to project information, the environmental assessment is currently in the decision and appeal period. A previous update indicated the Muddy Creek Environmental Assessment was posted for a 30-day public review period that ran from July 6, 2026, to August 5, 2026.
The Bureau of Land Management will use the NEPA public participation process to meet public involvement requirements under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. This process helps the agency identify and evaluate potential effects on cultural resources within the area.
