Oregon has approximately 110,994 miles of river - and 1916.7 miles of those (less than 2%) are designated as wild & scenic. Now a number of SW Oregon's prized scenic rivers are under threat from a propsed nickel strip mine near Gold Beach. Area residents, as well as regional groups - like the the Native Fish Society have been trying to get the word out about an upcoming critical public meeting in Gold Beach on September 9. Details below.
If you haven't already read it yet, this Oregon Surfrider post has great background on the issue – What the Animas River spill can teach us – Protecting our treasured rivers in Southwest OR. This past week, the Native Fish Society set up an informational table at the Curry County Fair to try to get the word out about attending the upcoming public meeting.
Green Wall Rapids - Illiniois River
Northern Pistol River Stte Scenic Viewpoint, Hunter's Island, & Hunter's Cove
Below: What can happen . . . 3 million gallons of heavy-metal-filled wastewater from the Gold King Mine gushed in to the Animas River (according the US Geological Survey).
Animas River, between Silverton & Durango, within 24 hours after the 2015 Gold King Mine waste water spill.
Attend and /or promote the Public Meeting in Gold Beach
When: Wednesday, Sept 9th, 2015 – 5pm-8pm
Where: Curry County Fairgrounds, Docia Sweet Hall, 29392 Ellensburg Ave, Gold Beach, OR
