By Bob Ferris "…not once during the many hours of public testimony was the committee presented with scientific evidence that the practice of small-scale suction dredge mining is … Continue reading FONSI not Fonzie
Press Release: Bills to Curb Suction Dredge Mining Approved by Key Senate Committee
April 18, 2013 — Outdoor businesses, the commercial fishing industry, fisheries experts, and conservation organizations applaud the passage of Senate Bill 838 and SB 401 by the Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee last night. The legislation aims to protect water quality and salmon in Oregon’s iconic river systems from the impacts of harmful suction dredge mining.
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
Western Mining Alliance and Brain Surgery by Dentists
By Bob Ferris Would you go to a dentist if you had serious head aches or needed a brain tumor removed? The obvious answer to that is: No, even though … Continue reading Western Mining Alliance and Brain Surgery by Dentists
Oregon Chapter of the American Fisheries Society on Suction Dredging
On April 9, 2013 the Oregon Chapter of the American Fisheries Society issued the following documents relating to suction dredging. Click once and then click again in the new … Continue reading Oregon Chapter of the American Fisheries Society on Suction Dredging
California Water Boards Letter on Suction Dredge Mining
Here is a copy of the California State Water Board’s letter on suction dredging urging a continuation of the suction dredging moratorium in California. Please click twice on each page … Continue reading California Water Boards Letter on Suction Dredge Mining
Press Release: Legislation Introduced to Protect Water Quality and Wild Salmon in Oregon
February 19, 2013 — Local businesses, outdoor enthusiasts, and conservation organizations applaud the recent introduction of Senate Bill 401 by Senator Alan Bates (D-Medford/Ashland) which would protect 30 rivers as State Scenic Waterways in recognition of their outstanding scenic vistas, value to fish and wildlife, and importance as sources of drinking water.
Bates Champions Waterways
DR. ALAN BATES State Senator, District 3 Ashland, Jacksonville, Medford, Phoenix, Talent Deputy Majority Leader Co-chair, Human Services Joint Subcommittee Member, Joint Ways & Means … Continue reading Bates Champions Waterways
General Response to Joe Greene
[Editor's note: When the New 49er's griped about the bias of scientists involved in the public advisory committee for suction dredging in California, the State eventually acquiesced allowed the New … Continue reading General Response to Joe Greene
Dredging Up The Truth
By Bob Ferris With every complicated, science-based issue we seem to tackle, from climate change to wolves and from forestry to diesel particulates, there seems to be a handful of … Continue reading Dredging Up The Truth