This should put a smile on the face of those who think the EPA and the sue and settle tactics by the enviro groups are out of control; PRESS RELEASE: News Releases from Headquarters›Office of the Administrator (AO) Administrator Pruitt Issues Directive to End EPA “Sue & Settle” “The days of regulation through litigation are […]
Equal Access to Justice Act often aids those who frustrate forest restoration By Michael D. Boeck April 11, 2017 2:11 PM Recent articles’ illustrate the philosophical differences between those who support responsible forest management and those who are against logging. No matter where you may come down on the issue, it’s important to know […]
Barstow/BLM illegal road closures… We are home after a rather interesting weekend down in Barstow CA. We’ll take you through the time line of what happened with the BLM and their closure of the roads leading to the validly held mining claims of literally thousands of mining claim owners in the Mojave desert. June/July: AMRA […]
Nearly a week ago now, we told you about the Ketchum family, dear friends and lifetime members of AMRA who lost everything in the fire near Santa Rosa. The Boston news channel picked up the story…. http://www.fox25boston.com/news/wildfire-destroys-boston-natives-california-home/623933784 Boston natives lose CA homes
Update on the Barstow/BLM road closures. We spent much of today on the phone with attorney’s, County Supervisors, other elected folks, the media and our own staff. Not to mention dealing with an injured pup, our boy Charlie. He’s going to be OK, but man do I hate wasps. We are leaving for […]
Update on the Barstow/BLM road closure issue. We have not had our final conference with the BLM. We pushed the call to tomorrow so we can review some final legal documents. We have all of the management plans, the lawsuit filed by, you guessed it…Center for Biological Diversity which started this whole road and land […]
The picture here was taken today. This is in front of the Bear River sign at the entrance to the public area near Auburn CA. We drove there today and AMRA pressed to be included (on your behalf) in a meeting with Senatorial, Congressional, and Assembly staff members to hear how their policies and laws […]
Roasting marshmallows, not forests If you have fond memories of roasting marshmallows around the campfire, and making s’mores with the kids, you may be surprised to learn that you’ve been doing it wrong all this time. Fortunately, the U.S. Forest Service has finally published guidelines on the correct method for roasting marshmallows and making s’mores. […]
About Britt and Zak Ketchum and their loss of homes, shop and vehicles in a rabid wildfire in California last night. I just got off the phone with Britt and he’s well……Britt. I could tell it’s stressful, but Britt is never angry, never down and is a glass half full kind of man. He’s always […]
We have just been notified that two of AMRA’s beloved members (one a lifetime member) have both lost their homes due to raging fires last night near Loma Rica. Britt Ketchum lost his home, all his mining equipment (so many dredges we can’t count), his truck and all his possessions. Zak lost his home, his […]