(Al Hartmann | Tribune file photo) A full coal truck pulls into the Savage Energy Terminal in Wellington where coal mined in Emery and Carbon counties, such as Lila Canyon, is transferred to rail. Despite drastic declines in demand for coal, Lila Canyon's owner, UtahAmerican Energy, is seeking to expand its federal leases around the mine by 5,500 acres. UtahAmerican Energy's corporate parent is trying reorganized under bankruptcy protection.
Brian Maffly has worked for The Tribune off and on since 1994. Maffly roams Utah, covering public land and environment.