Try Me Placer Mining Project
The proposal includes mining gold bearing gravels along 1500 feet of channel, setting up a camp and storage area, diversion of water around the mining operation, constructing a sediment pond and small earthen dam to pond water and reclamation.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Small channel off of West Fork Chiquito Creek, north of Soda Springs.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 03/15/2016 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 10/2017 (Estimated) |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 07/2018 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 07/2018 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 10/2018 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2018 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Bass Lake Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Regulations, Directives, Orders
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Current Status:
Cancelled
Forests:
Sierra National Forest
Districts:
Bass Lake Ranger District
States:
California
Counties:
Madera
Legal Land Description:
T. 6 S.; R. 24E, 23E; Sections 13, 18, & 19
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Kellen Takenaka
57003 Road 225
North Fork, CA 93643
559-297-0706 x4936
ktakenaka@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 12/18/2018