Dredging

Abolish the EPA? Will Trump’s new head of the EPA do just that?

http://www.nationalreview.com/article/443186/scott-pruitt-abolish-epa   Scott Pruitt abolish the EPA

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Remember Idaho restricting the number of dredges on the SF Clearwater in Idaho?

Just announced, the Idaho Dept of Fish and Game are going to start dredging to “create fish habitat”. Stunning…   Dredging effort begins in Idaho for fish habitat

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Science is behind suction dredging for fish habitat

While we know of over 20 independent, accredited agencies and groups who have performed studies on suction dredging and the impact on fish and fish habitat, the opposition to small mining continues to ignore actual science, like this……….  

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Pacific Legal Foundation issue’s a statement on Rinehart

This is going to be a difficult road going forward and we have been preparing for this eventuality if Brandon’s case turned out the way it did today. We thought we’d give you PLF’s post today…….. From the Pacific Legal Foundation: http://blog.pacificlegal.org/ca-supreme-court-invites-stat…/

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The Brandon Rinehart case……

We have read the decision and while we are not shocked, we are surprised at much of the language they have used, and what they cite as the premise for their decision. In reading their opinion, primary in preemption for them is hydraulic mining. They claim since there was a defacto ban created by California […]

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We are pleased to announce the Miners Meetings for the 2nd year!

AMRA has long held the belief and has pushed a continued message that unity among the public land use groups is the key to combating the rapidly eroding of our right to use public lands. Last year, Robert Guardiola, President of Delta Gold Diggers (GPAA chapter in Stockton) partnered with AMRA and we held the […]

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Update on the SF Clearwater in Idaho

We have just received confirmation from the Nez Perce NF that Supervisor Probert signed the proposal to limit the number of dredges on the SF Clearwater to just 15 total dredges. Now, you can only dredge where they say you can. You have to put up a bond. You have to move your rocks back […]

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WMA/AMRA outing and swap meet on the NF Yuba!

WMA and AMRA are hosting the premier outdoor swap meet and outing of the year in California. September 24th and 25th at the Indian Valley Outpost on the North Fork Yuba River. Camping is available (see flyer). Please share this and lets all come together. Have equipment you’d like to swap or sell? I know […]

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What happened to the United States Forest Service?

What has happened to the United States Forest Service? By: Mr. Shannon Poe President, AMRA, American Mining Rights Association I remember growing up watching TV and the commercials showing a happy Smokey the Bear reminding me that only I cannot prevent forest fires.  He was there to help remind us it is our lands and […]

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