by Shannon Poe | Aug 22, 2016 | All About Mining, Current Legislation, Dredging, News & Events
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...
by Shannon Poe | Jul 20, 2016 | All About Mining, Current Legislation, Dredging, Highbanking, News & Events, Outings & Meetings
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...
by Shannon Poe | Jul 9, 2016 | All About Mining, Current Legislation, Dredging, Highbanking, News & Events
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...
by Shannon Poe | Jul 8, 2016 | All About Mining, Dredging, Giveaways, Highbanking, News & Events, Outings & Meetings
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...
by Shannon Poe | Jun 21, 2016 | All About Mining, Dredging, Highbanking, News & Events
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. ...
by Shannon Poe | Jun 3, 2016 | All About Mining, Current Legislation, Dredging, Highbanking, News & Events
There are times when we shake our head in disbelief and ask ourselves what the hell is this? This is one of those times. Who authorized this new agency, who is paying for them, who has oversight, what is their role going to be and who do they answer to? Every...
