tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893643335591861106.post3012346081900826966..comments2023-07-15T13:13:31.375-07:00Comments on Gold Strike Colorado Prospecting: Can I Do Some Small Scale Mining In Your Backyard?RDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17392496670236140241noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893643335591861106.post-30224343270683985172012-04-14T21:47:36.900-07:002012-04-14T21:47:36.900-07:00Hi Brian and thank you very much for contributing ...Hi Brian and thank you very much for contributing with your comments. Please email me at sandawaygrs@gmail.com <br />as I think we have much to learn from your experience if you are willing to share across the pond.<br />-DonRDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17392496670236140241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893643335591861106.post-46045983912253138042012-04-14T15:11:14.413-07:002012-04-14T15:11:14.413-07:00In Wales and Scotland in the United Kingdom we are...In Wales and Scotland in the United Kingdom we are experiencing the same threats against recreational panning. The real culprits are a small number of wannabe commercial operators, who have colluded with the various authorities to try to exclude recreational panners on the main gold-bearing rivers in Wales. Now the authorities in Scotland are trying to justify a similar ban, whilst permitting large scale mining operations, which, strangely enough include professional style panning on many streams in the gold-bearing areas.<br />Gold Rivers Trust is campaigning against this hypocrisy, corruption and misinformation. For instance, the Forestry Commission allows its employees to pan freely, whilst it excludes visitors from public access lands. The Crown Estate, whose powers were curtailed in 1969 wrongly claims total ownership of all gold on private lands. The main problem in the UK is that 'subjects' of the Queen have been rather too reluctant to complain. However, as rights are eroded, they will begin to reassert their rights. The authorities will always test the citizen's resolve, and we will only deserve the rights that we demand. Gold Rivers Trust will support guys like Don who stand up for our right to enjoy the natural instinct to prospect.<br />Brian Wright Treasurer Gold Rivers TrustBrian Wrightnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893643335591861106.post-16419524284786940442012-03-24T07:05:58.545-07:002012-03-24T07:05:58.545-07:00AS President of GU I just want to say "Thank ...AS President of GU I just want to say "Thank You" to Don Finley (VP GU) for his continued efforts to educate the public on our mission to "Preserve the past and secure the future of recreational prospectors." This blog and in the near future, a full blown Gold Unlimited Website will be the connection point for everyone in the country to get involved and help secure some prime residential and county prospecting sites. Our immediate goal is to fund and develop "State Gold Prospecting" parks in and around the Denver area where all people can enjoy a casual day of prospecting and play. If you live outside of the Denver area, you are not forgotten! We plan to approach the State of Colorado to aid in developing areas of historical value, where the public and experience the excitement of finding gold. Remember, this is our state's founding fathers legacy and it still gives me chills to go to Arapahoe Bar and other historic places and dip my pan in the water. Hats off to you Don, and thanks again! <br /><br />Posted by: RED <br />President Gold UnlimitedRedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06197716085401185729noreply@blogger.com