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The man behind Utah's efforts to land the Winter Games in 2030 or 2034 said a proposed limestone quarry a few miles east of Salt Lake City up Parleys Canyon belies the state's efforts to prove itself as a good environmental steward.
Opponents worry about impacts as Utah continues to become a dustier place.
A 20-acre parcel east of Salt Lake City in Parleys Canyon has received a mining permit, but it has more hurdles to cross as opposition grows.
Some Salt Lake County residents and state representatives of the region are pushing back against a proposed bill they say would allow for excessive mining in Parleys Canyon.
The Salt Lake County Council has voted unanimously to ban mining and any mineral extraction in the county's foothills and canyons.