![]() Motorized mining methods to obtain a water quality discharge permit (NPDES Mining from the Washington Gold and Fish Pamphlet and require miners using ![]() It took a long time, but Washington went from having one of the worst, most lenient instream mining laws in the western U.S. What began as an encounter with a suction dredge miner on a critical stream for steelhead-and witnessing the destruction of prime habitat first-hand-ended with a sense of satisfaction, having done everything we could to protect Washington’s iconic steelhead, salmon, and bull trout. Wild Steelheaders and Trout Unlimited helped lead the effort to better protect Washington’s freshwater fishes from this recreational activity. This April, advocates for wild steelhead scored a major victory when the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Commissioners approved new regulations governing suction dredge (motorized) mining in the state. ![]() She is a long time member of Trout Unlimited and currently is a member of the Washington State TU advocacy committee. Kim is a trained forester, working with clients in the Pacific Northwest on restoration of dry land forest landscapes and riparian areas. This guest post is from Kim McDonald, who is the founder of Fish Not Gold, which advocated for regulatory reform on motorized mining in Washington State.
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