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Resident says county applied for gravel pit on state land across from home; county to hold meeting
Summary
A Riverton-area resident told the Fremont County commissioners the county applied for a permit to open a gravel pit on adjacent state land without notifying nearby landowners; commissioners said Commissioner Jones is arranging a public meeting and that State Lands and DEQ approvals are required before work could begin.
Sarah Dike, a Riverton-area resident, told the Fremont County Board of County Commissioners that the county applied for — and was granted — a permit to put a gravel pit on state land across the road from her home and that nearby landowners learned about it only by word of mouth. “I learned that the county has apparently applied for and been granted a, permit to put in a gravel pit on the state property across the road from my home,” Dike said during public comment.
Dike said she was not notified before the application was submitted and asked where the public could view the application. She was told by commissioners that the county plans to hold a public meeting next week and that the application files are on State Lands and, after state approval, the project would require final approval from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
Why it matters: If the county proceeds on state land, the project will need approvals beyond county control; neighbors raised concerns about notice and environmental review, and asked for access to the application and public meeting details.
What commissioners said: During the meeting a commissioner told Dike, “Commissioner Jones is heading that up,” and said a meeting was expected next week; Jones was reported to be out of town the day of the meeting but expected back Monday. Commissioners advised Dike to contact State Lands directly to review the application and said the county would hold a locally announced meeting to hear neighbors’ concerns.
Discussion vs. decision: The board did not vote or take a formal action to approve any gravel-pit work. Staff and commissioners said the county’s application to State Lands and any subsequent DEQ permitting process remain the required next steps; the county’s plan to hold a public meeting was described as an informational step, not a final approval.
Next steps and public access: Commissioners said they expect a public meeting next week, and Dike said she will contact State Lands to request copies of the application. County staff said public notice and DEQ review are required before any site work could begin.
Ending: Neighbors requested a public notice and access to the application; the board instructed staff to make details available at the county level and indicated Commissioner Jones would coordinate the local meeting.
