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June 2014 by Chris Ralph

The Dredge Report

November 2014
As a plaintiff in one of the lawsuits, I’m not allowed to talk about specifics in the court-ordered negotiations currently underway in San Bernardino. However, I do want to let you know we are making progress…

Suction Dredging Battle Escalates

December 2014
• State attorneys claim the Court of Appeals wrongly relied on South Dakota Mining Association v. Lawrence County regarding federal preemption...

Legislative and Regulatory Update

October 2013
• Judge refuses to grant preliminary injuction to end suction gold dredging moratorium in California
• Proposed listing of Yellow-legged frog and Yosemite Toad in northern California

Legislative and Regulatory Update

July 2015
• WOTUS
• Sheriff withdraws Forest Service law enforcement authority

Significant Progress for California Suction Gold Dredgers

January 2015
It was a milestone day in the battle to maintain the rights of miners to dredge on federal mining claims in California.

Legislative and Regulatory Update

November 2016
• Oregon proposed withdrawal
• Vote

Legislative and Regulatory Update

February 2016

• California suction dredging trial resumes

• USFS tries unique method to restrict gold dredging in Idaho

• Defiant dredgers tell State of Oregon to “drop dead”

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