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River in Iron County

Natural Resources

Learn what the Natural Resources Department does and access the Iron County Resource Management Plan (CRMP).

What We Do

  • Develop and maintain the Iron County Resource Management Plan (CRMP), specific resource plans, and the natural resources section of the Iron County General Plan.
  • Develop monitoring systems for all goals and objectives of the Iron CRMP.
  • Responsible for implementing the Iron CRMP.
  • Monitor, review, and report to the County Board of Commissioners and other necessary county officials regarding federal and state land and natural resource management agency proposals and environmental analyses that impact Iron County or Iron County interests.
  • Submit formal comments to agencies, as warranted, under the direction of the Board of Commissioners and Natural Resource Advisory Council.
  • Serve as a representative for Iron County in formal Cooperating Agency agreements with federal agency projects of interest.
  • Meet all other participation expectations of and requisite reporting to the Board of Commissioners.
  • Build and maintain positive and productive working relationships with state and federal land and natural resource management agencies, personnel, the general public, and advocacy groups interested in natural resource issues in Iron County.
  • Assist other County Departments in planning and implementing recreational plans.

Resource Management Plan (CRMP)

The Iron County Resource Management Plan (CRMP) was developed to facilitate cooperation and collaboration between the County and federal and state land management agencies in planning for natural resources in Iron County. The plan was developed jointly with land management agencies and stakeholders and serves as the basis for future natural resources planning. It is included in the Natural Resource Section of the Iron County General Plan and will be periodically updated.

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