Before rivers could be reopened to the controversial mining practice the California constitution requires a decision affirming the ruling this week from an appellate court. Schwarzenegger and affirmed in 2012 by Gov. Monday’s court ruling could end a moratorium on suction dredge mining enacted in 2009 by Gov. The California Supreme Court is also considering whether to take up the legal issues surrounding the state law, designed to minimize mercury pollution and damage to wildlife, waterways and cultural resources caused by suction dredge mining. SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.- A coalition fighting highly destructive suction dredge mining is considering further legal options after a state judge ruled that a California law banning the practice is preempted by federal law. Steve Evans, Friends of the River, (916) 708-3155Ĭalifornia Court Threatens to Reopen Rivers to Destructive Suction Dredge Miningĭamaging Practice Would Harm Waterways, Wildlife, Cultural Resources Jonathan Evans, Center for Biological Diversity, (415) 436-9682 x 318Ĭraig Tucker, Karuk Tribe, (916) 207-8294
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