Geowizard 122 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 Hi, A broad corridor on both sides of the river extending to one mile on each side is essentially closed to mining including commercial dredging. - Geowizard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geowizard 122 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 Here's a link to a map of the Fortymile River WSR system: - Geowizard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldBellMining 1 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 These restrictions are just getting more and more suffocating.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chickenminer 42 Report post Posted April 13, 2013 Chuck, The issue with the Mosquito Fork is navigability. State of Alaska says it is, that's why they accept claims. Federal land manager (BLM) says it is not, that's why you will get in deep do-do if you try and mine there. The State owns the river bed under navigable waters of the State ( Submerged Lands Act). The only way this issue gets resolved is if the State of Alaska takes BLM to court and asserts its state's right. Head way is being made in this area thanks to the State and the Fortymile Mining Association. Nothing ever happens as fast as we would like, especially when dealing with the government! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geowizard 122 Report post Posted April 13, 2013 Dick, Thanks! - Geowizard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
