The Project would authorize mining placer deposits from approximately 11 acres for up to 20 years. Mining would be conducted with suction dredges, sluice boxes, dry washers, high bankers, metal detectors, gold pans, and hand tools
Location
Big Bug Creek, Eugene Gulch,Poland Creek, Crooks Canyon, Wolf Creek, and Copper Basin Wash
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/23/2019
2
Comment Period
04/05/2020
3
Objection Period Start
07/2025 (Estimated)
4
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
08/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Forests | Prescott National Forest |
| Districts | Bradshaw Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Sections 23, 24, 26 & 27 T. 12.5 N., R. 1 W; Sections 35 & 36, T. 13 N., R. 1 W; Section 24 T. 12 N., R. 1 W; Section 36 T. 12 N., R. 2 W; Section 29 T. 13 N., R 3 W; Section 1 T. 10 N., R. 1 E GSRM |