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Scott Harn (Editor/Publisher)

Scott grew up with prospecting in his blood. His grandfather, Herb Reid, had a cabin and mining claims on the Trinity River in Northern California, and was the editor of the Journal from 1966-1979.

Scott's parents, Ken & Kathy Harn, ran the Journal for twenty years, from 1979-1999. Scott worked for the Journal during his high school and college years, and then returned, with his wife Sally, to purchase the magazine when his father announced he was retiring in December 1999.

Running the Journal takes up much of his time, but Scott also enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, playing ice hockey and soccer, dredging for gold, coaching his daughter's soccer team, and encouraging her to share her gift of singing.

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Articles by Scott Harn
Legislative and Regulatory Update • A bumpy ride for miners... • Speaking of climate change... • "Recreational" mining	January 2009 (Vol. 78, No. 5)
A Word From the Editor Last year was an extreme roller coaster ride for the economy, mining companies, and precious metal prices, and 2009 looks like it’s shaping up to be another wild ride.	January 2009 (Vol. 78, No. 5)
Legislative and Regulatory Update • Environmentalists are missing a golden opportunity • Special-use authorization not needed	February 2009 (Vol. 78, No. 6)
Oldest Journal Contest - The Winners We received entries from readers in fourteen states for our contest to find out who has the oldest surviving copy of the Journal, originally named the California Mining Journal..	February 2009 (Vol. 78, No. 6)
Mining Gold Near Elk Creek, Oregon Ed Bechtel got the gold bug rather recently. In 1999, he was introduced to prospecting by his brother-in-law. Ed joined the Washington Prospectors Mining Association, a local prospecting club, and attended a few gold shows. It was through a gold show in Oregon that Ed met an old miner named Leroy Valentine.	February 2009 (Vol. 78, No. 6)
Legislative and Regulatory Update • Senator Reid fails mining industry • Change you can believe in	March 2009 (Vol. 78, No. 7)
Rahall Proposes Bill to End All Mining in the U.S. H.R. 699, the Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2009, should be labeled H.R. 666 because it appears to have been written by the Devil himself.	March 2009 (Vol. 78, No. 7)
PLP Needs Our Help Public Lands for the People is taking on the government on behalf of miners to prevent more closures of public lands to mining and to stop excessive regulations...	March 2009 (Vol. 78, No. 7)
From The Editor We (finally) have the new version of our website up and running, and it seems to be a hit!	April 2009 (Vol. 78, No. 8)
Legislative and Regulatory Update • Dredging bill needs your attention • Miners take the offensive • Cap-and-trade legislation	April 2009 (Vol. 78, No. 8)
Has Senator Harry Reid Worn Out His Welcome? Senator Majority Leader Harry Reid, once a staunch supporter of mining and a voice of reason when dealing with public lands issues, seems to have changed his tune.	April 2009 (Vol. 78, No. 8)
Legislative and Regulatory Update • Mining reform introduced in Senate • Obama signs lands bill • Cap-and-trade	May 2009 (Vol. 78, No. 9)
Legislative and Regulatory Update • California suction gold dredging • Water rights • Wilderness • Climate change • Two Bush rules left intact	June 2009 (Vol. 78, No. 10)
"New" Gold Rush Has Arrived Gold mining is garnering national attention as the economy slows and more Americans look for a way to make ends meet.	June 2009 (Vol. 78, No. 10)
Legislative & Regulatory Update • Roadless Rule back in play • Action needed on SB 670 • Abbey recommended to head BLM • Capped and jobless • S 787 • SB 796 & HR 699	July 2009 (Vol. 78, No. 11)
The Suction Gold Dredging Fight Continues in California The story is similar to what has played out over the past several years. The Karuk Tribe of northern California, with the support of several environmental and fishing groups, sues the California Department of Fish & Game in an attempt to stop suction gold dredging in the state. At the same time, they find a state legislator sympathetic to their cause and persuade the legislator to introduce a bill to stop suction gold dredging.	July 2009 (Vol. 78, No. 11)
Legislative and Regulatory Update • California piles on the taxes • Cap and trade passes House • EPA to address bonding • Clean Water Restoration Act	August 2009 (Vol. 78, No. 12)
California Suction Dredging Update There are two separate issues threatening suction dredging in California.	August 2009 (Vol. 78, No. 12)
BLM Increases Location & Maintenance Fees The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has increased mining claim location fees and maintenance fees in a final rule published in the Federal Register on June 29, 2009.	August 2009 (Vol. 78, No. 12)
Legislative and Regulatory Update • Roadless Rule revisited • Kensington finally gets stamp of approval • Interior places restrictions on mining claims near Grand Canyon	September 2009 (Vol. 79, No. 1)
Drive Under Way to Restore the Rights of Suction Dredgers California Governor Schwarzenegger signed SB 670 on August 6, 2009, which temporarily halts suction dredging in California until a new Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is completed. This was despite a request from his staff for a report on the economic harm this bill will cause.	September 2009 (Vol. 79, No. 1)
Interview With A Coho Salmon We’ve obtained the rights to publish this exclusive interview conducted on the Klamath River between David, an environmental activist, and a Coho salmon.	September 2009 (Vol. 79, No. 1)
The Economic Impact of Suction Dredging in California The 1994 Environmental Impact Report, along with additional information provided here, proves without a doubt that suction dredge miners contribute significant wealth to the economy of California.	September 2009 (Vol. 79, No. 1)
PLP Files Lawsuit to Lift Ban on Suction Dredging “The goal is to get the rights of suction gold dredgers restored prior to the next dredging season,” stated PLP president Jerry Hobbs.	October 2009 (Vol. 79, No. 2)
Legislative and Regulatory Update • Interior considers huge withdrawal in Arizona • Travel Management Plans • Roadless Rule has nine lives	October 2009 (Vol. 79, No. 2)
Oregon Miner Challenges Forest Service’s Authority to Regulate Mining Judging by news accounts, Tracy was doing exactly what H.R. 365, commonly referred to as the Mining Act of 1866, allows him to do.	October 2009 (Vol. 79, No. 2)
Legislative and Regulatory Update • Suction dredging update for California • The anti-mining Congress	November 2009 (Vol 79, No. 3)
The Very First Issue of the Mining Journal “It said Volume 1, Number 1, August 1931. I couldn’t believe it! I almost fell down!” said Carol. She had found the very first copy of the Mining Journal, in fairly good condition and with all the pages intact!	November 2009 (Vol 79, No. 3)
Legislative and Regulatory Update • Senate looks at HR 2262 • Washington Gold & Fish rules	March 2008 (Vol.77, No. 7)
Legislative and Regulatory Update • FWS to delist gray wolf • Miners need to be heard on wilderness bills • HR 2016	April 2008 (Vol. 77, No. 8)
The Bawl Mill • Uncle Sam throws one heck of a party! • Senator needs to slow down and reconsider his bill • Your passport may have more mileage than you do	May 2008 (Vol. 77, No. 9)
Legislative and Regulatory Update • Forest Service tries to further restrict mining • Bills would set more lands off-limits	May 2008 (Vol. 77, No. 9)
Ask The Experts—Where do I find information about getting paid for raw gold? Q: Where do I find out information about raw gold being tested for purity, refined, and getting paid cash for it?	May 2008 (Vol. 77, No. 9)
Legislative and Regulatory Update • Latest assault on dredging in California • Travel Management Plans	July 2008 (Vol. 77, No. 11)
Legislative And Regulatory Update As mentioned in last month’s column, California Assemblywoman Lois Wolk attached a rider to the pending budget bill. The rider calls for a new study (Environmental Impact Report) on the effects of suction gold dredging, funding for the study, and a two-year moratorium on suction dredging while the study is being completed.	August 2008 (Vol. 77, No. 12)
From the Editor You will find a few articles in this issue that you wouldn’t normally expect to see in the Journal. Don’t fret—we’re not changing our focus, but the time seemed right to address a few pressing topics.	August 2008 (Vol. 77, No. 12)
What's The Best Way To Invest In Gold Or Silver? For those of you who don’t have the time or the means available to find gold, or you are just in the wrong part of the country, there are plenty of options available to purchase precious metals.	August 2008 (Vol. 77, No. 12)
No Gas Needed Elon Musk, co-founder of PayPal, has begun production of a fully-electric car at his new company, Tesla Motors. Though the first vehicles to roll off the production line were manufactured in the United Kingdom, the company just announced that the full-scale production facility will be constructed in California.	August 2008 (Vol. 77, No. 12)
Legislative and Regulatory Update • Voters say "yes" to mining in Alaska • Colorado cyanide ban case presented • New small-scale regulations released in Washington State • Colorado roadless areas	October 2008 (Vol. 78, No. 2)
Is There A Gold Shortage? Coin and bullion dealers confirmed in mid-August that the US Mint was refusing orders from dealers.	October 2008 (Vol. 78, No. 2)
Legislative and Regulatory Update • BLM blocks Democrats • PLP has their hands full representing miners	November 2008 (Vol. 78, No. 3)
Mining Journal Contest How much is that old Mining Journal worth?	December 2008 (Vol. 78, No. 4)
Legislative and Regulatory Update • Election impact • New Washington State small-scale regulations	December 2008 (Vol. 78, No. 4)
Legislative and Regulatory Update • This is a friendly reminder • Homebuilders’ case may help miners • “Ecological resources must be protected…”	August 2007 (Vol. 76, No. 12)
Legislative and Regulatory Update • AB 1032 update • Heritage Areas • On to the next one… • Are you angry enough to get involved?	September 2007 (Vol. 77, No. 1)
Legislative and Regulatory Update • AB 1032 on Governor’s desk • Shasta Miners take on DFG	October 2007 (Vol. 77, No. 2)
The Next Crisis For America America’s reliance on foreign imports for minerals and metals continues at an alarming rate. The US Geological Survey reported that the US imported $132 billion in nonfuel minerals and metals in 2006.	October 2007 (Vol. 77, No. 2)
Legislative and Regulatory Update AB 1032—Where Do We Go From Here? • First, The Great News... • What's Next?	November 2007 (Vol. 77, No. 3)
Prairie Creek Project Approaches Final Hurdle Their Prairie Creek project, located in the Mackenzie Mountains of the Northwest Territories of Canada, has a history dating back nearly eighty years when silver and zinc were first discovered there, and includes the involvement of the Hunt brothers in the early ‘80s.	November 2007 (Vol. 77, No. 3)
Legislative and Regulatory Update • California suction dredging • HR 2262	December 2007 (Vol 77, No. 4)