For immediate release April 18, 2013 Contact Josh Laughlin, Cascadia Wildlands, 541.844.8182 Erik Fernandez, Oregon Wild, 971.230.4484 Forrest English, Rogue Riverkeeper, 541.261.2030 Salem, OR — Outdoor businesses, the … Continue reading Press Release: Bills to Curb Suction Dredge Mining Approved by Key Senate Committee
Bills Introduced to Curb Suction Dredge Mining to Protect Wild Salmon and Clean Water
The Oregon legislature is currently considering: 1) SB 838 which would enact a moratorium on suction dredge mining in Essential Salmon Habitat in Oregon, and 2) SB 401 which would … Continue reading Bills Introduced to Curb Suction Dredge Mining to Protect Wild Salmon and Clean Water
Suction Dredging and High Banking for Gold
What is Suction Dredge Mining and High Banking? Suction dredging for gold involves the disruption of compacted stream beds and underwater gravel deposits by dislodging materials and sucking them through … Continue reading Suction Dredging and High Banking for Gold