is it still ok to dredge the Umpqua where we had the DEF rally thanks
Re: Oregon dredging on the Umpqua
Posted: Wed May 03, 2023 9:54 am
by libertydave
My understanding is that all motorized mechanical mining (including dredging) within Oregon streams and rivers is prohibited. Maybe others can provided a broader interpretation of Oregon regulations.
Liberty Dave
Re: Oregon dredging on the Umpqua
Posted: Wed May 03, 2023 7:02 pm
by Jim_Alaska
In Oregon you can dredge on streams that are NOT ESH (essential salmon habitat). But there are not too many of those that have recoverable gold.
Re: Oregon dredging on the Umpqua
Posted: Fri May 05, 2023 9:33 pm
by libertydave
Hi Jim,
How about prospecting using manual methods (panning, sluicing) or small motor powered high-bankers (such as a Gold Hog Piglet)?
Liberty Dave
Re: Oregon dredging on the Umpqua
Posted: Fri May 05, 2023 10:37 pm
by Jim_Alaska
Internet forums are not the best place for legal advice. The best I can do is to suggest you call ODEQ and ask them. That way you are covered and won't mistakenly get in trouble.
Re: Oregon dredging on the Umpqua
Posted: Sat May 06, 2023 10:08 am
by Joe S (AK)
I heartedly agree with Jim - ALSO - Record all the details [u]and name(s)[/u] given as your source(s) because it could end up being one of those awful "He said, She said" kinds of things. Better to work from a position of power than not, eh!
Joe, "The Never Dredged in Oregon Guy" .......... (Of course, t'ain't my first bureaucratic rodeo, neitherwise).