EPISODE · Mar 3, 2015 · 3 MIN
Oregon Gold Miners Face Moratorium If Lawmakers Don’t Act
from EarthFix · host Oregon Public Broadcasting
The legislatures of Washington and Oregon both have bills in front of them that could limit suction dredge mining. The gold mining technique uses large floating vacuums to suck up rocky streambeds and sift out precious metals. If Oregon lawmakers don’t act this session, miners will be forced to pack up their dredges and go elsewhere.
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