Arnold signs SB 670, what's next?

[digger11]

Now that Arnie has signed the bill stopping all dredgeing in the state until an EPA study is completed how long can we expect to be out of the water? How slanted towards liberal enviornmentalist will the study be? Are we talking years before we can pursue our passion again?

[Steel Pan]

2011 is set for the final decision. I have a feeling that this is going to be an on going issue.
The battle back and forth may last for years, and years.

[aunugget]

I believe that it will prevail to the dredgers (I Hope) it wont take long for creeks and waterways to choke up with debis and gravel, I am concerned that there should be someone on behalf of the Dredgers involved in thier study so that it will get a fair and balanced final decision

[renochris]

A lawsuit has been filed. A copy of it can be seen on the ICMJ website at:
www.icmj.com/news-detail.php?id=42&keywords=PLP_files_federal_lawsuit_against_State_of_California_to_lift_suction_gold_dredging_ban


The Calif. DF&G has scheduled scoping meetings in several cities in November. Miners should be there to express their views.

[Smithsgold]

Good !!!!!!