Bilk Creek Placer Mining Proposal
Environmental analysis of a small-scale placer gold mining operation. Mini-excavators and skid steers would excavate materials for on-site processing with a self-contained gravity separation system. Up to 1.5 acres of disturbance per year.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Project area is adjacent to the eastern end of Trail 452 and Bilk Creek on Caribou Mountain.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/12/2013 |
| Comment Period | 04/12/2013 |
| Objection Period Start | 12/2014 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 04/2015 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2015 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Soda Springs Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Current Status:
Cancelled
Forests:
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Districts:
Soda Springs Ranger District
States:
Idaho
Counties:
Bonneville
Legal Land Description:
T03S, R44E, Sections 35 and 36
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Diane Wheeler
410 Hooper Ave
Soda Springs, ID 83276
208-557-5839
dkwheeler@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 6/23/2015