CALIFORNIA HIGHBANKING LAW QUESTIONS

[rhartman911]

I am confussed when I read the California laws on highbanking it says if you discarge the water and rocks back into the water source you need to buy a permit for $1,120.00 to start. Then if Iam discharging away from the water source and there's noway for the runoff to re-enter the water source do I still need a permit?
(2) How about if I buy a KEENE 151 DRY WASHER do I still need a permit?
(3) What if I just drive up to the spot load up the back of my pickup with the dirt and bring it home?

As you can tell I am new to gold searching but would love to get started I wanted to buy a Keene 3" Highbanker / Gold Dredge Combo but not sure if I should invest the money
Any responses would be much appreciated.

 

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[Hoser John]

Don't feel bad as the whole stinkn' mess is confused as all agencies,both state and federal,are utilizing different permits and regulations. Then all the cops in the forests are changing the rules to their own preconceived sicko notions and ya get ticketed anyhow. Get a drywasher and be a MUCH happier less hasstled man. Go to their forum below and great info awaits-John

 

[rhartman911]

Thank you

 

[Hard Prospector]

You could go with a portable 12 volt mini highbanker( Gold Buddy V1250 ) and set up a re-circulating system with plastic tubs to catch the silt. So long as you don't discharge anything into the creek you you avoid most issues. At the end of the day, dump the muddy water and accumulated silt around the plants and bushes at least '100 from the high water mark of the creek/stream. I use 2 such systems and have made them portable including 12v battery and solar panels. I know it sucks but its part of the games we have to play these days in California, I'd be glad to explain how I do it....Rob.

 

[Steve Herschbach]

I would be interested in panels and battery you use and what running time you get.

 

[Hoser John]

Move gravel by the shovel load with a drywasher and a hand trowel with tinker toys. The more you move the more you make and economic viability is ALWAYS a issue with current costs also. John