Discovery Day Mine
Plan of Operations proposed to mine the Discovery Day claim. The Discovery Day Mine is an established mine site that consists of a road, three working pads, and underground tunnels. Water Board Waiver n/a.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Located on the southeast side of a ridge between the east and west fork drainages of Knownothing Creek in the Klamath National Forest, approximately 3 miles southeast of Forks of Salmon, California.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/11/2018 |
| Comment Period | 09/22/2021 |
| Objection Period Start | 12/14/2022 |
| Decision | 03/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Salmon River Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Klamath National Forest
Districts:
Salmon River Ranger District
States:
California
Counties:
Siskiyou
Legal Land Description:
Township 9 North, Range 8 East, Sections 6 and 7; Humboldt Meridian
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Gay Baxter
11263 N. Highway 3
Fort Jones, CA 96032
530-468-1210
gay.baxter@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/29/2025