Current Legislation

Tennessee now under attack, they want to ban 90% of the waters from mining.

We have reached out to the GPAA chapter President and will be working with them to combat this latest assault on small miners.  We are sure it won’t be long before we publish another article in another state where the small miners will be attacked. Tennessee small miners under attack read it here.

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About California suction dredging….

About suction dredging in California: As all of you are probably aware, there is a moratorium on suction dredging in California. This was passed predominantly by Liberal Democrats and was supposed to be “temporary” until they could determine if dredging is harmful to anadramous fish (salmon) and other aquatic species through the SEIR (supplemental environmental […]

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Now Maine is under attack for suction dredging

http://georgesoutdoornews.bangordailynews.com/2014/03/21/maine-woods/legislature-considers-protection-for-trout-and-salmon-from-gold-dredging/

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Report: EPA accused of overkill in ‘raid’ on Alaska gold-mine

Report: EPA accused of overkill in ‘raid’ on Alaska gold-mine

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AMRA, working with gold groups in Idaho gets a bill introduced to ban EPA in Idaho

House panel introduces bill to nullify EPA Posted on February 6, 2014 by Rocky Barker Rep. Paul Shepherd The House State Affairs Committee voted Thursday to print a bill that would declare the Environmental Protection Agency and all of its rules null and void. House Bill 473, which was introduced by Republican Rep. Paul Shepherd […]

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House GOP bill aims to end “secret science” in EPA rulemaking

House GOP bill aims to end ‘secret science’ in EPA rulemaking Published February 07, 2014 FoxNews.com FILE: Sunflower Electric Cooperative operates this coal-fired power plant in Holcomb, Kan.AP Republican lawmakers in the House are pushing legislation that would prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing new regulations based on science that is not transparent or […]

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Update on Idaho heavy handed EPA banning dredging

Joint Committees of the Idaho Legislature listened to group supporting suction dredge mining. Posted 2-5-14  Editor’s Note:  This topic is extremely complex.  Follow-up articles will attempt to further explain the background issues, scientific studies, and perspectives involved.  There is link for a video of this hearing just made available and is at the end of […]

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Another example of how the media “spins” the facts on dredging.

  California Drought watch: It is tempting to go for the gold, but take care Low river levels in the Sierra foothills are opening up new opportunities for gold prospectors. Pioneer Mining Supplies, a store in Auburn, was busy on Tuesday helping customers who are interested in cashing in.on.aol.com Edith AllenSacramento Environmental News Examiner   […]

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