by Shannon Poe | Jan 28, 2018 | All About Mining, Dredging, News & Events
We stumbled across this article posted on another Facebook forum this morning on suction dredging. This little Proline dredge, which has been demonized by environmentalists, the EPA and USFS is being used to create a clean riparian waterway and remove noxious weeds...
by Shannon Poe | Jan 27, 2018 | All About Mining, Current Legislation, News & Events
One of the new methods of government to close your lands, mining claims and recreational areas is to establish them as “wild and scenic”. We are seeing this all over the west right now from Idaho to California. This one, near our friends at Roaring Camp,...
by Shannon Poe | Jan 20, 2018 | All About Mining, Current Legislation, Dredging, Highbanking, News & Events
When we post calls to action and request you to comment to BLM, USFS or whoever needs to hear your voice on an issue is the single most frustrating thing we here at AMRA experience. Making your voice heard is not just crucial, it is paramount in stopping the swamp...
by Shannon Poe | Jan 19, 2018 | All About Mining, Current Legislation, News & Events
We have spoken of RS2477 many times before and in our videos. We will be posting much about this, including videos this year, but this particular issue is one we are taking to local (county) governments and are going to convince them they “DO” have the...
by Shannon Poe | Jan 18, 2018 | All About Mining, News & Events
Recently, I had a debate with someone over whether the benefits of small scale gold mining was a matter of national security. It is, and it is undeniable. The vast majority of the gold mined in the world comes from small scale mining and stories like this where the...
by Shannon Poe | Jan 17, 2018 | News & Events
We are setting up our booth today and will be here Thursday – Sunday. This is a huuuuge show. Stop by, say hi and have a blast at this show! http://www.sportsexpos.com/attend/sacramento/ Link to Sportsman’s Expo
by Shannon Poe | Jan 15, 2018 | All About Mining, Current Legislation, Dredging, Highbanking, News & Events
How long does it take you to open an email window and send an email two sentences long? One minute? Two? This is what we are asking you to do and to oppose a new Wild and Scenic proposal on the South Fork Clearwater in Idaho. This is the same river we have been...
by Shannon Poe | Jan 15, 2018 | News & Events
“BLM’ s apparent culture of impunity for law enforcement misconduct is a detriment to the public and those employees committed to ethical service. Both employees and supervisors have a duty to report any wrongdoing and misconduct to ensure a respectful, professional,...
by Jim Hamilton | Jan 12, 2018 | News & Events, Outings & Meetings
AMRA 2018 Events Schedule January 18-21st – Sacramento Sportsman’s International Expo February 17/18 – GPAA gold Tucson, AZ gold show February 24/25 – GPAA Pomona (Fairplex), CA gold show April 7/8 – AMRA Outing “The Office” April 21/22 –...