Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 20 - Lands, Department of
Rule 20.03.01 - RULES GOVERNING DREDGE AND PLACER MINING OPERATIONS IN IDAHO
Section 20.03.01.060 - PLACER OR DREDGE MINING OF CERTAIN WATERBODIES PROHIBITED
Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 20.03.01.060
Current through August 31, 2023
01. Prohibited Areas. Placer or dredge mining in any form is prohibited on water bodies making up the national wild and scenic river system: (3-18-22)
a. The Middle Fork of the Clearwater River, from the town of Kooskia upstream to the town of Lowell; the Lochsa River from its junction with the Selway at Lowell forming the Middle Fork upstream to the Powell Ranger Station; and the Selway River from Lowell upstream to its origin; (3-18-22)
b. The Middle Fork of the Salmon River, from its origin to its confluence with the main Salmon River; (3-18-22)
c. The St. Joe River, including tributaries, from its origin to its confluence with Coeur d'Alene Lake, except for the St. Maries River and its tributaries. (3-18-22)
02. Mining Withdrawals. The Board, under authority provided by Title 47, Chapter 7, Idaho Code, has withdrawn certain other lands from placer and dredge mining. A listing of such withdrawals is available from the administrative offices of the Department. (3-18-22)
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