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Mining is our Past. Not Our Future. Subscribe to eNews Protect our air, water, and quality of life. Stop the Idaho-Maryland Mine. Mining is our Past. Not Our Future. Subscribe to eNews Protect our air, water, and quality of life. Stop the Idaho-Maryland Mine. Rise Gold, a junior mining company with a questionable history, tried to reopen the Idaho-Maryland Mine in Grass Valley, CA and got rejected. But the story isn't over yet. TOGETHER, We'RE STOPPING THE MINE THE COUNTY vOTED Unanimously against the mine THREE TIMES, but it's not over yet. Donate Make a tax-deductible donation to help fund legal fees. ​ May 2023: Nevada County Planning Commissioners unanimously recommended a NO vote on both the use permit for the project and the Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The hearing was earthshaking . December 2023: County Supervisors unanimously rejected a separate petition submitted by Rise Gold claiming a "vested right" to mine the property without the need for a use permit. February 2024: County Supervisors voted unanimously 5-0 to reject the use permit and deny certification of the EIR. This final decision was a tremendous victory for the community . The last chapter hasn't been written yet. Rise Gold is suing the County . Our law firm is preparing an amicus ("friend of the court") brief to assist the the County with lawsuits that will likely get scheduled after January 2025. CEA Foundation has also taken initial steps to bring a "citizen lawsuit" against Rise under the Clean Water Act. ​ ​ Read the release . why stop the mine? The majority of Nevada County residents – from both sides of the political spectrum – oppose the Idaho-Maryland Mine. They know that putting a toxic business in the middle of a residential area is a really bad idea. The project includes significant and unavoidable environmental impacts that endanger this community's health and quality of life. A few jobs and uncertain tax revenues just aren't worth the risk. Celebrate the people who contributed to the final vote. Here are our 7 top reasons . Risks our Health HURTS CLIMATE HURTS LOCALS Pollutes our Air Drains our Water SHOULDN'T TRUST RISE GOLD Questionable economic return Learn More THE FIGHT Isn't Over Follow us online ​ 1. 2. The public part of this battle is done, but CEA Foundation and the 26 groups in the MineWatch Coalition remain on the job. Rise Gold has filed a lawsuit against the County . We will be adding our support in defending the County’s decision. ​ Sign up to get occasional emails about ongoing efforts to stop the Idaho-Maryland Mine. We won't share your info. ​ ​ ​ Donate - Make a tax-deductible donation to help fund community education and legal fees. ​ ​ Subscribe to eNews Donate INCOMPatible USE Opening the mine next to residential neighborhoods violates the County General Plan. THREATENS WELLS The plan ignores the complexity and expense of providing a "comparable water supply". Can't dispose of mine waste There's no market for the 1000 tons a day of "Restricted" rock material they'll be producing. Huge GHG & ENERGY COST The mine won't achieve net-zero emissions. Energy use negates key County reduction goals. The Project Can't Be Fixed After almost four years of developm ent, the Final Environmental Impact Report and project plans still didn 't solve several critical problems. Read more . CEA Foundation leads the MineWatch campaign to stop the mine The MineWatch campaign is a community-wide, volunteer-driven effort led by Community Environmental Advocates Foundation. MineWatch brings together a coalition of residents, businesses, and nonprofit groups to oppose the reopening of the Idaho-Maryland Mine. We contribute to Nevada County's decision with a respectful presence and well-researched analysis of the issues . Together, v olunteers gathered over 5,500 petition signatures , gained support of 250 businesses , and delivered more than 2,500 postcards and emailed letters asking the County to “Just Say No” to the project. In addition, 26 local and state groups submitted a lengthy letter to the Nevada County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors, which cited environmental and economic reasons to deny the project. 250 businesses signed against the mine FEATURED news & Opinions Businesses against the mine Press Release: CEA Foundation Begins Legal Action Against Rise Gold to Stop Mine Drain Pollution CEA Foundation has taken initial steps to bring a “citizen lawsuit” against Rise under the Clean Water Act in order to compel Rise to addres Rise Gold files suit against Nevada County In May 2024, Rise Grass Valley filed a petition for peremptory writ of mandate against Nevada County. They're attempting to overturn the... Board of Supervisors Rejects Mine in Final Vote At the Final Hearing for the Idaho-Maryland Mine on February 15 & 16, 2024, Nevada County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously 5-0 to... Rise Gold’s Constitutional takings prospects - Dead on Arrival - CEA Foundation Read the opinion and legal analysis. CEA Foundation's attorneys weighed in on the Rise Gold's threat of legal action against Nevada... Press Release: California Gold Rush Community May Reject Bid to Reopen Historic Mine This release summarizes key events that led up to the final public hearing and vote by Nevada County Supervisors on the fate of the... FOX News: Report on Denial of vested Rights View the Fox News report on the outcome of Rise Gold's attempt to claim vested rights to reopen the Idaho Maryland Mine. View the video... Rise Gold’s (Former) CEO found guilty on 13 counts in British Columbia retrial "When people show you who they are, believe them the first time." Ben Mossman was found guilty of 13 charges related to discharging... Earthshaking News: Planning Commission Rejects Mine We won a pivotal victory! All five Planning Commissioners voted unanimously against the Idaho-Maryland Mine at the end of Nevada County's... The County should deny the Idaho-Maryland Mine and should not certify the Final EIR The County's Final Environmental and Economic Impact Reports have been published. On May 11, 2023, the Planning Commission voted... Questionable Economic Return - Dec 2022 MineWatch meeting A powerhouse panel of community experts reviewed the conclusions of Nevada County's Economic Impact Report in a December 2022 MineWatch... ★ ‘Hung out to dry’: Well owners contend with Idaho-Maryland Mine report’s finding Want to know why people are so worried about impacts to wells and groundwater? This Union article is a must-read. By Shira Moolten Eric... A new gold rush pits money and jobs against California’s environment Companies are seeking to open old mines and explore in new sensitive regions, amid resistance from Californians who want the Gold Rush to... READY TO LEARN MORE? BROWSE our library. Play Video Play Video 04:26:12 Nevada County Board of Supervisors Special Meeting February 16, 2024 Nevada County Board of Supervisors Special Meeting February 16, 2024 Play Video Play Video 01:52:58 Nevada County Board of Supervisors Special Meeting Day Two, December 14, 2023 Nevada County Board of Supervisors Special Meeting Day Two, December 14, 2023 Play Video Play Video 07:40:34 Nevada County Planning Commission Special Meeting May 11, 2023 Nevada County Planning Commission Special Meeting May 11, 2023 Play Video Play Video 02:54 Anti Idaho Maryland Mine for planning Commission Play Video Play Video 03:07 Wells Run Dry - Geoff Eido (Official Music Video 2022) This is the official music video for WELLS RUN DRY. The song and video are about an actual Gold Mine that a Canadian company is presently trying to open in Grass Valley, California, which would have devastating effects on the environment including draining the wells of many of the local residents. Featured in the video is a LIVE PROTEST against the mine, as well as a FLASH MOB staged at Robinson Plaza in the heart of Nevada City, CA. Eido wrote this song to inspire people to take a stand against this mine, and to help shift the paradigm for all of us to embrace living in harmony with the environment and honoring the earth, rather than blindly plundering it. ➡️ Get this song: https://songwhip.com/geoffeido/wells-run-dry 🔔 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Uy50Mafr9Jx0fvHXsPhbQ 🚨 Follow Geoff Eido: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geoffeido Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeoffEido LYRICS -- CHORUS Wells run dry and the people are thirsty Wells run dry and the people awake… You might say your mining claim is what everybody needs Beneath your lying promises is the heart of your greed We won’t let you slip it into the ground beneath our feet Rape our land of treasures that our people sorely need CHORUS Won’t you please do us the decency of not pretending like you care While you fill our space with toxic waste and contaminate our air Rivers have no memory of poison in their veins We will fight for every drop til you abandon all your claims CHORUS It’s time to put the planet back to the place where it belongs The sacred, righteous architect of each and every song Take dominion, exploitation, and greed without remorse Bring harmony and dignity and honoring our source CHORUS -- ✍️ Sign the Petition: Wells Run Dry is inspired by the attempt of a Canadian company to reopen a mine in Grass Valley, California. You can help fight this by signing the petition against it here: https://www.minewatchnc.org/petition 🗒 The effect of this mine would be a massive increase in cancer risk, toxic waste, air pollution, noise pollution, river pollution and the dewatering of many of our neighbors wells. this song is an anthem for the earth and a declaration that THIS WILL NOT PASS! 🎤About Geoff Eido: Geoff Eido is a singer, songwriter, and activist. His passionate spirit inspires maverick music for the masses. The musical expression of Geoff Eido weaves wisdom, laughter, and even rage. Acting as an entertaining antidote to the distortions of our modern society. #GeoffEido #WellsRunDry #OfficialMusicVideo2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4W08pYKmmw Play Video Play Video 03:48 Fool’s Gold Copyright Sept 2021 Kathryn Canan With Tom Wernigg, guitar Some good reasons not to let the Rise Gold corporation reopen an old gold mine in our hometown of Grass Valley, CA. Play Video Play Video 02:16:31 No Mine Concert - Nevada City The community continues to stand strong against the proposal to reopen the Idaho-Maryland Mine in Nevada County California. We come together for a concert and picnic to celebrate our resolve, to educate and inspire those who have not joined the opposition yet. CEA Foundation (Community Environmental Advocates), leads the charge in thwarting this bid to grab gold and risk everything from water to clean air. Learn more at www.MineWatchNC.org This free concert was held on July 31, 2022, organized by the Concerned Citizens Roundtable and co-sponsored by CEA Foundation. Play Video Play Video 13:11 Rise Beyond Gold Documentary film about reopening the mine - featured at Wild & Scenic Film Festival 2021. This community faces a foreign-headquartered company that would mine gold under its feet and leave behind a toxic legacy. Questions are raised about why we desire gold, and ultimately, is it worth it? Bonus content: - Questions & fact clarifications - https://www.cea-nc.org/the-idaho-maryland-mine/review-of-the-film-rise-beyond-gold/ - SYRCL Workshop including panelist Shelly Covert, Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribal Council - https://youtu.be/Kw-NF85XlYo See more videos become a minewatcher Sign up for our newsletter to get updates . Subscribe

WRITING KIT Looking for inspiration or facts to help you create a stronger comment letter? Here's a collection of resources that can help. Key Resources Why Say No - General Talking Points - Read a one page summary of the key reasons to say no to the Idaho-Maryland Mine. CEA Foundation / MineWatch Final EIR Talking Points - Get more d eta iled summary arguments for why the County should deny the F EIR and the whole project. CEA Foundation | MineWatc h How to Comment on the FEIR (pdf) For people who submitted DEIR comments or want technical guidance. CEA Foundation | MineWatch Supporting Resources Inconsistencies with County General Plan Goals and Policies CEA Foundation Legal Background Supporting Denial of FEIR Certification and Project CEA Foundation | Prepared by attorneys Shute, Mihaly, and Weinbe rger Wells Packet of c omments by Wells Coalition, CEA Foundation & San Juan Ridge Taxpayers Association Mine Waste Mine Waste and Water Impacts Public comment by CEA Foundation Mine Waste and Air Impacts (Asbestos) Public comment by CEA Foundation Centen nial Site Public comment by CEA Foundation Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) Public comment by CEA Foundation Economic Impact Report Community Review MineWatch website Community Opposition MineWatch website Additional Resources MineWatch website art icle & op-ed library ​ Got questions? Contact mineconcerns@cea-nc.org ​ This kit is designed to collect guidance documents and key arguments against the mine in the weeks before the County makes a decision. M ore content will be added as it becomes available. become a minewatcher Join our newsletter for updates and monthly meeting invitations. Subscribe

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wrecks our neighborhoods TRUCKs, Vibration, Noise The peace and quiet that brought homeowners to this beautiful area will be shattered. Constant truck traffic, vibration, and noise from blasting and heavy equipment operations will become the new normal. ​ Understand the impact Running an industrial mining operation in the middle of a rural neighborhood has its consequences. The people who will be hardest hit are the residents and businesses in the Brunswick area, but Rise Gold's mineral rights extend far beyond that, so the area of impact would be quite large. ​ Rise Gold is fond of talking about all the measures they're taking to contain sound levels inside the plant, but there's a lot more outside that they're not talking ab out. This is still going to be an industrial mining operation. HELP US EDUCATE OTHERS Here are some key concerns. An unsightly processing plant up to 122,000 square feet. New truck traffic - an "average" of 50 round trips, or up to 100 trips per day - 7 days a week, 16 hours a day. Constant construction noise for the first year and half. Grading and rock compacting to create engineered fill - 5 days a week for 11 years. Noise from compacting, excavating, and grading engineered fill piles up to 7 stories tall. Noise and vibration from underground blasting and drilling. Rezoning is required in order to get the mining operation approved, raising the allowable limits on a variety of measures, including noise and traffic. Articles & Opinions The County should deny the Idaho-Maryland Mine and should not certify the Final EIR The County's Final Environmental and Economic Impact Reports have been published. On May 11, 2023, the Planning Commission voted... David Briceno: Negative aspects of proposed mine considered "Putting gold back into “Gold Country” seems favorably nostalgic, but has unforeseen far-reaching repercussions. Is the town prepared to... Paul Schwartz: Incompatible uses The nearby city of Auburn in Placer County restricts mining in areas that are incompatible. Nevada County needs to consider the same. The... Earth Justice Ministries: A spiritual and moral perspective on reopening the mine Local nonprofit, Earth Justice Ministries, brings a spiritual and moral perspective to aesthetics, cumulative impacts, and the need to... Ray Bryars: A small aircraft airport, really? This local resident takes issue with an attempt to mischaracterize the nature of the Nevada County Airport in order to minimize its... Idaho-Maryland Mine Mineral Rights Map Wondering where the Mine is? Are the mineral rights under your feet? Check out these helpful maps. General map Parcels in the vicinity of... ★ Ray Bryars: Questions about explosives at mine Ray was surprised when the draft environmental report concluded there would be “no significant issues” with explosives. He gives multiple... Robert A. Hubbard: Rise Gold emphasizes ‘best possible outcome’ for Noise Local resident Robert Hubbard concludes that the Noise section of the Draft EIR is only as good as its data and is based on best-possible... Mark Wilson: Ready for industrial town? This piece paints a vivid picture of how our lives would change due to the scope and impact of living with a major industrial operation.... ★ Mike Shea: Too Good To Be True - Native Wildlife Rise Gold's biological assessment report on the 129 acre Brunswick site says they "did not record any observation of deer," but their... Bad News For the Neighborhood November, 2020 Listen to Christy Hubbard, a Grass Valley homeowner, talk about neighborhood impacts from a CEA Foundation virtual... Have you searched for 'neighborhood' in our library? become a minewatcher Join our newsletter for updates . Subscribe

drains our water GROUNDWATER and wells at risk Water is one of the most precious resources we have, but Rise Gold plans to pump out 1.2 million gallons every day for up to 80 years putting 300+ private wells at risk. IMPACT TO GROUNDWATER AND WELLS Mine "dewatering" risks depletion of our region's groundwater, which could worsen drought-related scarcity . M ore than 300 private wells in the mineral rights area and nearby are at risk of failing or becoming contaminated. And , big questions about the proposed plan for mine waste management raises serious concerns . The Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) describes a number of "mitigations" to reduce the impact and declares that the impact will be " less than significant", but there are big problems with that. ​ The Water Board made it clear in Draft EIR comments that more rock testing was needed to assess whether the mine waste rock and tailings might leach out toxic ch emicals into our surface and ground waters. But more testing hasn't been done. Serious deficiencies in the groundwater analysis identified by expert reviewers were not addressed in the final report: T he computer model relied on only sparse patches of well monitoring data from over 15 years ago - a choice that does not comply with the CEQA (The California Environmental Quality Act). The EIR's measure for determining "significant impact" was set at a 10% drop - which experts conclude is an invalid choice. Consider that m any wells in the area may be impacted wit h less than a 10% drop. The Fin al EIR adds a completely inadequate supplemental domestic well monitoring plan for 378 newly identified properties. A mong the many deficiencies, the new program only includes about half the wells in the mineral rights vicinity and provides neither additional NID infrastructure to speed water replacement nor a third-party liaison to negotiate issues if problems arise HELP US EDUCATE OTHERS Here are some talking points that can help. The Final EIR did no t adequately address serious deficiencies identified by expert reviewers. Its claim that impacts "won’t be significant" aren’t supported. 3.6 million gallons of treated wastewater will be released every day into South Fork Wolf Creek for 6 months, then 1.2 million gallons a day after that. Mine dewatering risks depletion of our region's groundwater, impacting drought-related scarcity. Many hundreds of private wells are at risk because the groundwater impacts of dewatering the mine to depths below 3000 feet are truly unpredictable. Potential well risks include: reduced output, contaminated water, or complete failure with no clear plan for a reliable or affordable replacement source. ​ The Final EIR proposes a supplemental domestic well monitoring program that is little more than a band aid . The Final EIR completely ignores, and fails to mitigate effectively for, the complexity of providing an "alternative water supply" in a timely manner if piped water is needed. Unanswered questions about mine waste management raise serious concerns.​ Read more about why the County should deny the Final EIR and the project . Look for points #2 and #3. ​ Articles & Opinions The County should deny the Idaho-Maryland Mine and should not certify the Final EIR The County's Final Environmental and Economic Impact Reports have been published. On May 11, 2023, the Planning Commission voted... David Briceno: Negative aspects of proposed mine considered "Putting gold back into “Gold Country” seems favorably nostalgic, but has unforeseen far-reaching repercussions. Is the town prepared to... Marianne Boll-See: Local well owners organize in advance of meeting on proposed mine's reopening "Grass Valley property owners gathered on Thursday evening to organize and sign a group letter from the Wells Coalition to present to... Christy Hubbard: Wake up call for well owners near the mine If you own a well near the Idaho-Maryland Mine, you should be deeply concerned. The proposed operation poses a serious threat to our... SYRCL: California can’t afford the Idaho-Maryland Mine The Idaho-Maryland Mine is in direct conflict with not only local climate goals and initiatives, including the County’s own General Plan,... Wells and Groundwater Public Comments CEA Foundation, San Juan Ridge Taxpayers Association, and The Wells Coalition (a group of well owners near the Idaho-Maryland Mine),... Mine Waste and the Water Pollution Problem The Final EIR for Rise Gold’s Idaho-Maryland Mine is inadequate because it fails to address the potentially significant impact of mine... ‘Without water, my property is worthless:’ Well owners want protection from Rise Gold Grass Valley Well owners near the proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine are deeply concerned that the measures being taken to protect their only source of... ★ ‘Hung out to dry’: Well owners contend with Idaho-Maryland Mine report’s finding Want to know why people are so worried about impacts to wells and groundwater? This Union article is a must-read. By Shira Moolten Eric... A new gold rush pits money and jobs against California’s environment Companies are seeking to open old mines and explore in new sensitive regions, amid resistance from Californians who want the Gold Rush to... ★ Community and Local Agencies find massive flaws in Idaho-Maryland Mine DEIR Residents of Nevada County and local government agencies were shocked at the inadequacy of the 1000+ page Draft Environmental Impact... DEIR Comments - Local Agencies - April 2022 Local agencies made extensive comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the proposed reopening of the Idaho-Maryland... Geoff Eido: Wells Run Dry Official Music Video Singer/songwriter Geoff Eido as he calls on citizens of Nevada County to learn more about the dangers of reopening a gold mine under... Jonathan Keehn: The Siskon Mine well disaster - quick read Reopening this local mine ruined wells over two square miles in San Juan Ridge. Months of flooding scoured a creek down to bedrock -... Ralph Silberstein: DEIR and Rise Gold's Well Fantasies CEA Foundation President, Ralph Silberstein weighs in on the DEIR, saying the issue is far from settled. "Looking into our crystal ball,... ★ Water For Gold Documentary Film In this documentary, filmmakers Tom and Debra Weistar tell the story of nearby San Juan Ridge, where a mine shut down in the mid-90's... See more articles in our library. become a minewatcher Join our newsletter for updates . Subscribe

pollutes our air failing grade Grass Valley gets an “F” for air quality today. The mine will make it worse with escaped dust from continuous rock crushing, loading, hauling, unloading, spreading, and compacting. With chronic lung disease deaths already at twice the state average, we can't afford any more. UNDERSTAND THE I MPACT Air quality is one of our big concerns. The fact of the matter is that our community is already in a seriously compromised position. There's a long list of poor ratings we could cite, but the 2022 “State of the Air Report” from the American Lung Association , says it all. They gave Nevada County an “F” for our air quality, and that counted for both high ozone days and particle pollution. ​ The Final E nvironmental Impact Repor t (EIR) describes a number of "mitigations" to reduce the impact and declares that the impact will be less than significant , but there are two problems with that: ​ Experts working with CEA Foundat ion determined there a re significant errors and omissions in the analysis. Diesel exhaust calculations are understated, and there are major unresolved issues with airborne asbestos and other pollutants. For instance, the Final EIR's plan for managing concentration levels of asbestos in mine waste is inadequate. Test data is too sparse and they haven't demonstrated they can feasibly stay below the required limits. Read more in this review written before the final decision: The County Should Deny the Mine (look for point #5). Complying with regulatory thresholds doesn't mean zero impact. Even if "mitigations" meet the stated goals, our community will experience negative health impacts from the air pollution if this mine is approved. ​ HELP US EDUCATE OTHERS Here are some talking points that can help. We already have very unhealthy air quality. We can't afford to make it worse. Mining operations call for continuous truck trips. Transportation is the largest producer of carbon emissions in California. Despite efforts to mitigate, there will be escaped fumes from blasting and processing. Fugitive dust will escape from rock crushing, loading, and unloading as they create mountains of engineered fill. Nevada County's death rate from chronic lung disease is already twice the state average. The test data in the Final EIR to determine potential asbestos impacts is i nadequate for CEQA compliance (California Environmental Quality Act). Articles & Opinions The County should deny the Idaho-Maryland Mine and should not certify the Final EIR The County's Final Environmental and Economic Impact Reports have been published. On May 11, 2023, the Planning Commission voted... Jim Bair: Opportunity to head off a major threat to our County "What is the worst thing that could happen to us in Western Nevada County? One threat that has been completely consuming over the past... Don Rivenes: Idaho-Maryland Mine greenhouse gas emissions are significant "The EIR for the mine fails to correctly identify a valid threshold for GHG emissions by assuming an outdated 10,000 Ton threshold... David Briceno: Negative aspects of proposed mine considered "Putting gold back into “Gold Country” seems favorably nostalgic, but has unforeseen far-reaching repercussions. Is the town prepared to... Gianna Setoudeh: California can’t afford the Idaho-Maryland Mine "Reopening a toxic mine with significant environmental impacts for the benefit of very few is simply not a risk worth taking,... Marion Blair: Reopening the Idaho Maryland Mine will not bring hope for the earth "It is our responsibility and honor to provide the ethics of care and guardianship to this land. Prioritizing profit over sustainability... Mine Waste and Asbestos Impacts The Final EIR lacks the data needed to assess the impacts of airborne asbestos and the management plan is inadequate. March 14, 2023... ★ Community and Local Agencies find massive flaws in Idaho-Maryland Mine DEIR Residents of Nevada County and local government agencies were shocked at the inadequacy of the 1000+ page Draft Environmental Impact... DEIR Comments - Local Agencies - April 2022 Local agencies made extensive comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the proposed reopening of the Idaho-Maryland... ★ Mark Wilson: Questioning mine claims Rise Gold promises a feast of plenty with protection for environment & health (take air, for instance), but a history of mismanagement... ★ Jeff Kane: Enjoy breathing? Consider the proposed mine Dr. Jeff Kane reveals the serious health problems Nevada County suffers due to very poor air quality, then questions the assertion that... AIR Impacts - Pam Heard - Respiratory Therapist Special Guest Speaker and Respiratory Therapist, Pam Heard takes a detailed look at Rise Gold's reports as they relate to air pollutants... Dr. Newsom on Health Risks of Mine Learn about the potential public health risks of reopening the Idaho-Maryland Mine. Join Dr. Christine Newsom as she explores questions... Mine Would Add To Air Pollution Nevada City resident Ray Bryars spells out the health risks we already face with our "F" rated air quality and makes a great case for why... Dangers to the air we breathe Listen to Pam Heard, Respiratory Therapist, talk about the significant dangers the Idaho-Maryland Mine poses to the air we breathe during... Another failing grade for Nevada County’s ‘State of the Air’ report By Cory Fisher - The Union The American Lung Association’s 20th annual State of the Air report revealed that once again California... Have you searched for 'air' in our library? become a minewatcher Join our newsletter for updates . Subscribe

About us MineWatch is a community-wide, volunteer-driven campaign led by Community Environmental Advocates Foundation that brings together a coalition of residents, businesses, and non profit groups to oppose the reopening of the Idaho-Maryland Mine. The MineWatch campaign is dedicated to contributing to the County's decision about the mine with a respectful presence and well researched analysis of the issues. This website is desi gned to share community perspectives and research in a single place. It also acts as a centralize d hub to help people learn and take action. We are residents, businesses, and nonprofits who are impacted by the proposed mining operations. Each of us has a unique strength: Researchers identify impacts Advocates talk with government decision-makers Legal minds collaborate and take action with environmental lawyers Educators help citizens take action ​ This website brings together two types of content: Research-driven perspectives Core web content and library content authored by CEA Foundation is accuracy-checked and reviewed by the research team at CEA Foundation, whose mission is to bring fact-based information to the community. Community perspectives The library also contains a collection of articles, presentations, and opinion pieces authored by coalition members, community residents, and others. The views and opinions expressed by other authors are those of the original creators and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of CEA Foundation or the MineWatch campaign. This site brings the best us all together to STOP THE MINE. Donate Minewatch is a grassroots effort funded by donations and grants. The MineWatch campaign is brought to you by the Community Environmental Advocates Foundation , a nonprofit organization that works in collaboration with residents, businesses, and other nonprofits to provide analysis and advocacy on issues that impact our community. ​ Coalition members include Sierra Club, Sierra Fund, Wolf Creek Community Alliance, San Juan Ridge Taxpayers’ Association, the South Yuba River Citizens League, and many others shown below. The goal is to provide fact-based information to the community so we can all make informed decisions. We are always open to fact-checks. ​ Your tax-deductible contribution helps with research, community education, and legal fees. CEA Foundation has hired the highly respected environmental law firm, Shute, Mihaly, and Weinberger, to assist with this effort. ​ ​ 26 GROUPS CALL For COUNTY TO 'JUST SAY NO' 26 local and state groups call for denial of the reopening of the Idaho-Maryland Mine in Grass Valley, California. In a lengthy letter to the Nevada County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors, the MineWatch Coalition cites environmental and economic reasons to deny the project. ​ “…the reopening of the Idaho-Maryland Mine is not supported by a majority of Nevada County constituents. Nevada County is no longer a resource extraction county. We have shifted onto a new 21st century green economy. And our residents support this shift. Are a few jobs and uncertain tax revenue worth the risk?” ​ Read more stand with us "Once again, a junior mining company wants to re-open the mine. We beat EmGold in the past. Together, we can beat this one too." Ralph Silberstein, President, CEA Foundation become a minewatcher Join our newsletter for updates . Subscribe

SIGN THE PETITION Tell the Nevada County Board of Supervisors you want them to... ​ Stop The Idaho-Maryland Mine ​ Why Stop The Mine? ​ Pollutes our air with fugitive dust from rock crushing, loading, and truck hauling Wrecks our neighborhoods with drilling, blasting, and truck traffic for 80 years Devours our power using 12% of Nevada County’s consumption annually and putting our power grid under further strain Completely erases our County’s plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions Drains our water using South Fork Wolf Creek as a storm drain Threatens 300+ private wells Reduces property values and property tax revenue ​ ​ First Name Last Name Email Address Phone Street Address City Postal / Zip code Comments Example - feel free to cut and paste Dear Nevada County Supervisors, Businesses, homeowners, and conservationists in Nevada County are joining together to protect our neighborhoods, our local economy, and our quality of life from the Rise Gold proposal to re-open the Idaho-Maryland Mine. We, the undersigned, urge the Board of Supervisors to reject this destructive proposal and instead protect our community. Sign the Petition Frequently Asked Questions ​ Why are you asking for my street address and phone? We need complete and verifiable information to present to the Nevada County Board of Supervisors, including which petitioners live in each of their districts. Can I sign this petition even if I don't live in Nevada County? Yes! It's important that our Supervisors know we have broad-based support beyond the County lines. Who will receive my information? We will only share this petition and your information/comments with the Nevada County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. By signing this petition, the only mailing list you will be added to is MineWatch. You can opt-out at any time. become a minewatcher Join our newsletter for updates and monthly meeting invitations. Subscribe

SIGN THE PETITION Thanks for your interest in signing the petition to stop the Idaho-Maryland Mine. ​ The petition is now closed. ​ ​ Names and comments were delivered to the Nevada County Supervisors on July 12, 2022. Additional names collected through July 31, 2022 will be sent as an addendum.​ ​ Read the press release. Community Submits Petition Signatures Opposing Gold Mine Read about Rise Gold's attempt to claim community support. Controversy - Rise Gold "Stuffing The Ballot Box" become a minewatcher Join our newsletter for updates and monthly meeting invitations. Subscribe

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Mining is our Past. Not Our Future. Subscribe to eNews Protect our air, water, and quality of life. Stop the Idaho-Maryland Mine. Rise Gold, a junior mining company with a questionable history, wants to reopen the Idaho-Maryland Mine in Grass Valley, CA. Learn more Thank you Nevada County Planning Commissioners for your unanimous vote to Just Say No to the Idaho-Maryland Mine! Your diligence and patience in listening to community concerns is deeply appreciated. We hope the Board of Supervisors will accept your recommendation in August. The MineWatch Community why stop the mine? Residents and businesses from all walks of life know that putting a toxic business in the middle of our beautiful community today is a really bad idea. Nevada County Planning Commissioners have recommended a NO vote on both the project and the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR). Supervisors are expected to make the final decision "no sooner than" August 2023. ​ The FEIR includes significant and unavoidable environmental impacts that endanger this community's health and quality of life, including traffic, noise, and aesthetics. There are also serious deficiencies in the FEIR that put the County’s air, water, and more at even greater risk. A few jobs and uncertain tax revenues just aren't worth the risk. Learn from experts and business leaders in the MineWatch Coalition . Read the on e-pager with top reasons to say no to the mine . Read a bit more about why the County should deny the FEIR and the proje ct . See why the results of the Economic Impact Report were questionable. Here are our 6 top reasons . Risks our Health HURTS CLIMATE Pollutes our Air HURTS LOCALS Drains our Water SHOULDN'T TRUST RISE GOLD Learn More 26 GROUPS CALL For COUNTY TO 'JUST SAY NO' 26 local and state groups call for denial of the reopening of the Idaho-Maryland Mine in Grass Valley, California. In a lengthy letter to the Nevada County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors, the MineWatch Coalition cites environmental and economic reasons to deny the project. ​ “…the reopening of the Idaho-Maryland Mine is not supported by a majority of Nevada County constituents. Nevada County is no longer a resource extraction county. We have shifted onto a new 21st century green economy. And our residents support this shift. Are a few jobs and uncertain tax revenue worth the risk?” ​ Read more JOIN THE FIGHT Follow us online ​ 1. 2. 3. Read an email or two a month to keep up with the latest project news and learn about volunteer opportunities. We won't share your info. ​ ​ Write a letter. Tell Nevada County Board of Supervisors (BOS) and Planning Commissioners to Just Say No to the Mine. Send a letter. Show your opposition. Send an email to request a Yard sign | Pin Donate - make a tax-deductible donation to help fund research, community education, and legal fees. Get a free pin Tell us where to send it Get a yard sign Please tell us your address $10 donation recommended Subscribe to eNews 4. Donate businesses ARE against the mine Businesses against the mine FEATURED news & Opinions Press Release: CEA Foundation Begins Legal Action Against Rise Gold to Stop Mine Drain Pollution CEA Foundation has taken initial steps to bring a “citizen lawsuit” against Rise under the Clean Water Act in order to compel Rise to addres Rise Gold files suit against Nevada County In May 2024, Rise Grass Valley filed a petition for peremptory writ of mandate against Nevada County. They're attempting to overturn the... Board of Supervisors Rejects Mine in Final Vote At the Final Hearing for the Idaho-Maryland Mine on February 15 & 16, 2024, Nevada County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously 5-0 to... Rise Gold’s Constitutional takings prospects - Dead on Arrival - CEA Foundation Read the opinion and legal analysis. CEA Foundation's attorneys weighed in on the Rise Gold's threat of legal action against Nevada... Press Release: California Gold Rush Community May Reject Bid to Reopen Historic Mine This release summarizes key events that led up to the final public hearing and vote by Nevada County Supervisors on the fate of the... FOX News: Report on Denial of vested Rights View the Fox News report on the outcome of Rise Gold's attempt to claim vested rights to reopen the Idaho Maryland Mine. View the video... Rise Gold’s (Former) CEO found guilty on 13 counts in British Columbia retrial "When people show you who they are, believe them the first time." Ben Mossman was found guilty of 13 charges related to discharging... Earthshaking News: Planning Commission Rejects Mine We won a pivotal victory! All five Planning Commissioners voted unanimously against the Idaho-Maryland Mine at the end of Nevada County's... The County should deny the Idaho-Maryland Mine and should not certify the Final EIR The County's Final Environmental and Economic Impact Reports have been published. On May 11, 2023, the Planning Commission voted... Questionable Economic Return - Dec 2022 MineWatch meeting A powerhouse panel of community experts reviewed the conclusions of Nevada County's Economic Impact Report in a December 2022 MineWatch... ★ ‘Hung out to dry’: Well owners contend with Idaho-Maryland Mine report’s finding Want to know why people are so worried about impacts to wells and groundwater? This Union article is a must-read. By Shira Moolten Eric... A new gold rush pits money and jobs against California’s environment Companies are seeking to open old mines and explore in new sensitive regions, amid resistance from Californians who want the Gold Rush to... READY TO LEARN MORE? BROWSE our library. Play Video Play Video 04:26:12 Nevada County Board of Supervisors Special Meeting February 16, 2024 Nevada County Board of Supervisors Special Meeting February 16, 2024 Play Video Play Video 01:52:58 Nevada County Board of Supervisors Special Meeting Day Two, December 14, 2023 Nevada County Board of Supervisors Special Meeting Day Two, December 14, 2023 Play Video Play Video 07:40:34 Nevada County Planning Commission Special Meeting May 11, 2023 Nevada County Planning Commission Special Meeting May 11, 2023 Play Video Play Video 02:54 Anti Idaho Maryland Mine for planning Commission Play Video Play Video 03:07 Wells Run Dry - Geoff Eido (Official Music Video 2022) This is the official music video for WELLS RUN DRY. The song and video are about an actual Gold Mine that a Canadian company is presently trying to open in Grass Valley, California, which would have devastating effects on the environment including draining the wells of many of the local residents. Featured in the video is a LIVE PROTEST against the mine, as well as a FLASH MOB staged at Robinson Plaza in the heart of Nevada City, CA. Eido wrote this song to inspire people to take a stand against this mine, and to help shift the paradigm for all of us to embrace living in harmony with the environment and honoring the earth, rather than blindly plundering it. ➡️ Get this song: https://songwhip.com/geoffeido/wells-run-dry 🔔 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Uy50Mafr9Jx0fvHXsPhbQ 🚨 Follow Geoff Eido: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geoffeido Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeoffEido LYRICS -- CHORUS Wells run dry and the people are thirsty Wells run dry and the people awake… You might say your mining claim is what everybody needs Beneath your lying promises is the heart of your greed We won’t let you slip it into the ground beneath our feet Rape our land of treasures that our people sorely need CHORUS Won’t you please do us the decency of not pretending like you care While you fill our space with toxic waste and contaminate our air Rivers have no memory of poison in their veins We will fight for every drop til you abandon all your claims CHORUS It’s time to put the planet back to the place where it belongs The sacred, righteous architect of each and every song Take dominion, exploitation, and greed without remorse Bring harmony and dignity and honoring our source CHORUS -- ✍️ Sign the Petition: Wells Run Dry is inspired by the attempt of a Canadian company to reopen a mine in Grass Valley, California. You can help fight this by signing the petition against it here: https://www.minewatchnc.org/petition 🗒 The effect of this mine would be a massive increase in cancer risk, toxic waste, air pollution, noise pollution, river pollution and the dewatering of many of our neighbors wells. this song is an anthem for the earth and a declaration that THIS WILL NOT PASS! 🎤About Geoff Eido: Geoff Eido is a singer, songwriter, and activist. His passionate spirit inspires maverick music for the masses. The musical expression of Geoff Eido weaves wisdom, laughter, and even rage. Acting as an entertaining antidote to the distortions of our modern society. #GeoffEido #WellsRunDry #OfficialMusicVideo2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4W08pYKmmw Play Video Play Video 03:48 Fool’s Gold Copyright Sept 2021 Kathryn Canan With Tom Wernigg, guitar Some good reasons not to let the Rise Gold corporation reopen an old gold mine in our hometown of Grass Valley, CA. Play Video Play Video 02:16:31 No Mine Concert - Nevada City The community continues to stand strong against the proposal to reopen the Idaho-Maryland Mine in Nevada County California. We come together for a concert and picnic to celebrate our resolve, to educate and inspire those who have not joined the opposition yet. CEA Foundation (Community Environmental Advocates), leads the charge in thwarting this bid to grab gold and risk everything from water to clean air. Learn more at www.MineWatchNC.org This free concert was held on July 31, 2022, organized by the Concerned Citizens Roundtable and co-sponsored by CEA Foundation. Play Video Play Video 13:11 Rise Beyond Gold Documentary film about reopening the mine - featured at Wild & Scenic Film Festival 2021. This community faces a foreign-headquartered company that would mine gold under its feet and leave behind a toxic legacy. Questions are raised about why we desire gold, and ultimately, is it worth it? Bonus content: - Questions & fact clarifications - https://www.cea-nc.org/the-idaho-maryland-mine/review-of-the-film-rise-beyond-gold/ - SYRCL Workshop including panelist Shelly Covert, Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribal Council - https://youtu.be/Kw-NF85XlYo See more videos become a minewatcher Sign up for our newsletter to get updates and meeting invitations. Subscribe

DUMPS Mine Waste Rise Gold owns the toxic Centennial Site and is obligated to clean it up. That’s good for the community, but if the Mine is approved, they’ll use it to dump more mine waste. pre-superfund site UNDERSTAND THE PROJECT Rise Gold owns two sites, the Centennial site near downtown Grass Valley off of Idaho-Maryland Road, and the larger Brunswick site at the intersection of East Bennett and Brunswick Roads. The Centennial site is a historically toxic site that is facing EPA Superfund designation. ​ That designation has been "conditionally deferred" for the time being because Rise Gold has agreed to clean up the site under the supervision of the CA Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). And now, the proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine project plans to use it as the first place they’ll put their “engineered fill” using waste rock and tailings extracted from the mine. ​ Environmental advocates like CEA Foundation fully support the cleanup, but are opposed to dumping mine waste on the site. ​ The goal is to restore the property to a healthy natural state, including reestablishing vegetation, reclaiming some wetlands, and letting existing seasonal creeks continue to flow. Per the zoning planned by the City of Grass Valley, open spaces would be developed as a mixed-use Business Park with some Medium Density Housing. Rise Gold is paying for the work. ​ The project was started in August 2019 and is completely independent of the Mine project, which is managed by the Nevada County Planning Department. For the Centennial Site cleanup, DTSC is the lead agency. It uses different inspectors. And there is no dependency on the mine being approved. ​ ​ NEXT STEPS ​ A Preliminary Endangerment Assessment (PEA) was published in 2020 that evaluated the contaminants and guided the planning for the Centennial Site. The first draft of a Remediation Action Plan (RAP) was published in July 2021 and the public was invited to commen t. Under CEQA, this is a "Mitigated Negative Declaration", which examines the impacts and proposed mitigations (such as how to mitigate the damage to wetlands that will get dug up during the cleanup.) DTSC has not published a schedule for the second draft yet. ​ Learn more about comments that were provided by CEA Foundation and coalition partners . Key ISSUE A key issue related to the Centennial Site is the fact that the County's Final Environmental Impact Report excludes the Centennial Site from the full analysis of the impacts of the proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine project. This prevents the County from understanding the full environmental impacts and is a clear violation of CEQA, which requires that impact assessments be based on current conditions, not a speculative future condition. ​ Read more about why the County should deny the Final EIR and the project . The Centennial Site is close to downtown Grass Valley, the hospital, and several senior facilities. Listen to Barbara Rivenes from the Sierra Club as she explains the EPA's requirements for cleaning up Centennial site and how that relates to the proposed reopening of the Idaho-Maryland Mine. Have you searched for 'superfund' in our library? become a minewatcher Join our newsletter for updates. Subscribe

hurts business & Homeowners While Rise Gold shareholders profit, the local community gets little. The few jobs gained are offset by big quality of life impacts for local homeowners, risks for tourism and industry, and 10’s of millions lost in property values. $10's of millions ACTION ALERT Learn More consider the impact Ne arby residents and employees of local businesses wil l share the roads with large trucks carrying mine waste, feel the effects of underground blasting, and hear the sounds of rock processing, loading, spreading, and compacting. Over 75 acres of woodlands, grasslands, and chaparral will also be replaced with industrial buildings and engineered fill. See some of the animals at risk. ​ The County' Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) lists several significant and unavoidable impacts, including traffic, noise, and aesthetics. The EIR proposes to mitigate other impacts, like air quality and vibration, so they are "less than significant", but experts who reviewed the report found serious deficiencies in the analysis. Learn more about the FINAL EIR's deficiencies. ​ The County also commissioned an Economic Impact Report that included an evaluation of impact on property v alues, but the analysis was a big miss. It asserted t hat property values wouldn't decline, but it completely dismissed the input of local real estate experts and didn't use acceptable home appraisal methods for the analysis they did perform . Learn more about the community review of the Economic Impact Report. ​ ​ TALKING POINTS Here are just a few of the things we're worried about. Real estate professionals and appraisers tell us that property values will drop in the surrounding community by 5 - 20%, resulting in 10's of thousands of dollars lost in home equity for each home and adding up to 10's of millions of dollars lost across the total number of homes impacted. Well owners got shafted in the Final EIR. The report concluded impacts won't be significant, but serious deficiencies in the analysis were identified by expert rev iewers and the supplemental domestic well monitoring program is little more than a band-aid. The County's Economic Impact Repo rt didn't evaluate the Mine's e ffect on our tourism industry. Just a 5% -10% drop in tourism employment could completely offset the number of jobs added by the Mine. Rise Gold's biological assessment report for the Brunswick site did not record any observation of deer. ​ But a local homeowner's trail cam video tells a completely different story. ​ “In my opinion, the reopening of the Idaho-Maryland Mine will have an immediate, long-term, detrimental effect on real estate values in Western Nevada County.” Charlie Brock, Nevada Count y Realtor for 54 years. Listen to Charlie's talk about the Economic Impact Report's "Big Miss". Articles & Opinions The County should deny the Idaho-Maryland Mine and should not certify the Final EIR The County's Final Environmental and Economic Impact Reports have been published. On May 11, 2023, the Planning Commission voted... David Briceno: Negative aspects of proposed mine considered "Putting gold back into “Gold Country” seems favorably nostalgic, but has unforeseen far-reaching repercussions. Is the town prepared to... Peter Burnes: Enough gold for 600 years "The World Gold Council says there is about 208,874 metric tonnes of gold already above ground, [largely] sitting in vaults, doing... John Vaughan, The mine: It’s not about economics, it’s about risk This opinion piece was originally published in The Union. April 19. 2023 Since the beginning of 2022, like many other local people, I’ve... Jim Steinmann: Mine jobs – Harsh, few, and not for locals Rise Gold is touting jobs, jobs, jobs. But reality is not all it's cracked up to be. All this hoopla for 132 local jobs? 12 hour shifts?... Ray Bryars: Economic Impact Report This local resident shares what he learned about the concerns shared when community experts reviewed the Economic Impact Report for the... Jeff Kane: Mine's economic report shows County's lack of due diligence Writing for the Concerned Citizens Roundtable, Jeff Kane reveals several weaknesses in the Economic Impact Study commissioned by the... Press Release: Community Weighs in on Mine’s Economic Report For Immediate Release: December 23, 2022 Contacts: Traci Sheehan Community Environmental Advocates Foundation traci@cea-nc.org Community... Questionable Economic Return - Dec 2022 MineWatch meeting A powerhouse panel of community experts reviewed the conclusions of Nevada County's Economic Impact Report in a December 2022 MineWatch... Learn About the County's Economic Impact Report In November 2022, the County published an an Economic Impact Report on the proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine. There are good reasons to take a... Press Release: CEA Foundation Urges Caution Interpreting Mine’s Economic Impact Report For Immediate Release: December 16, 2022 Contacts: Traci Sheehan Community Environmental Advocates Foundation traci@cea-nc.org CEA... CEA Foundation Questions: Economic Impact Report CEA Foundation submitted comments and questions about the County's Economic Impact Report for the proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine project in... Paul Schwartz: Mine’s unintended consequences not mentioned Retired capital planner Paul Schwartz sees several gaps in the Independent Economic Impact Study commissioned by the County. This opinion... Terry Lamphier: Mine our green, not our gold This "alternative use" proposal would use the existing mine tunnels as an emergency water source and reflects on the complex geology that... Terry McLaughlin: Still not convinced mine should reopen After a year of following mine news, this conservative Union columnist still believes the negatives overwhelm any good the mine could... ★ 312 Jobs? Not What It Seems. Look Closer. The Mine promises 312 jobs, but a prior economic study suggests 1/2 would come from out of area, and "doing nothing" would bring more jobs. Have you searched for 'economy' in our library? become a minewatcher Join our newsletter for updates . Subscribe

understand the impact Rise Gold's plan c alls for an estimated 42-48 billion watt hours per year (GWH). That's about 12% of what all of Nevada County uses in a year - an d 100% of the electricity used by all of our businesses combined. The plans also calls for significant use of fossil fuels which contribute to greenhouse gas and climate change. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS The Final Environmental Impact Report tells us the mine would result in staggering increases in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions: 9000 metric tons annually. But if they took into account the additional 4000 related to cement manufacturing that would happen offsite, it would be well over the the 10,000 metric ton significance threshold the consultants chose to use for the analysis. Using these measures, they would have us believe the impact is “less than significant”, but climate change experts call the measuremen t thresholds arbitrary and outdated . And legal experts make the case for why the thr eshold needs to be set at "net zero" . ENERGY The Nevada County Energy Action Plan calls for a significant reduction of residential electric use. As it turns out, that plan calls for a reduction of 42 GWH annually by 2035, almost the exact same yearly usage as the mine. In other words, the mine would completely erase our planned gains. Residents of Nevada County are already struggling with severe climate-related impacts such as extreme drought, heat waves, water shortages, and threat of forest fires, so making the situation worse is not an option. HELP US EDUCATE OTHERS Here are some talking points that can help. The level of "significance" proposed in the environmental report are arbitrary and outdated. The best choice is "net zero". The mine would result in staggering increases in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions: 9000 metric tons annually. An additional 4000 metric tons of GHG would be emitted to support Rise Gold's requirement for cement manufacturing. Rise Gold proposes to "mitigate" greenhouse gas emissions with carbon offsets during the construction phase only. Electric usage would be roughly to 100% of usage for all of our current businesses combined and 12% of Nevada County's total yearly energy consumption. The mine would completely eliminate the County's planned gain s for reduction of residential energy use in its Energy Action Plan. Examples of significant activities that contribute to the problem include: diesel-powered heavy equipment, water pumping and treatment, and diesel truck traffic. Articles & Opinions The County should deny the Idaho-Maryland Mine and should not certify the Final EIR The County's Final Environmental and Economic Impact Reports have been published. On May 11, 2023, the Planning Commission voted... Gianna Setoudeh: California can’t afford the Idaho-Maryland Mine "Reopening a toxic mine with significant environmental impacts for the benefit of very few is simply not a risk worth taking,... Marion Blair: Reopening the Idaho Maryland Mine will not bring hope for the earth "It is our responsibility and honor to provide the ethics of care and guardianship to this land. Prioritizing profit over sustainability... SYRCL: California can’t afford the Idaho-Maryland Mine The Idaho-Maryland Mine is in direct conflict with not only local climate goals and initiatives, including the County’s own General Plan,... Idaho-Maryland Mine Greenhouse Gas Emissions Are Significant The Final EIR uses an unsupportable, obsolete threshold measure to justify its conclusion that the mine’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emission... ★ Community and Local Agencies find massive flaws in Idaho-Maryland Mine DEIR Residents of Nevada County and local government agencies were shocked at the inadequacy of the 1000+ page Draft Environmental Impact... ★ Greenhouse Gas Emissions Threshold - The Case For 'Net Zero' CEA Foundation President, Ralph Silberstein explains why GHG thresholds set in the draft environmental report are no longer relevant. To... ★ David J. Whitehead: Mine would undermine climate change solutions The mine report uses categorization to stay below arbitrary, outdated thresholds, says Citizen's Climate Lobby Nevada County chapter... ★ Martin Webb: Analyzing the Idaho-Maryland Fudge Factory Local KVMR radio host Martin Webb tells us exactly how Rise Gold's promises of jobs and earnings for locals don't add up. And be prepared... Energy ROI: We Can Do Better - Martin Webb A YES vote for the mine is a NO vote for climate change. Virtually any other industry could provide a better return on investment. See... ★ Sharon Delgado: No climate for reopening a mine This climate change author explains why opening the Idaho-Maryland Mine will make things worse on a community already struggling with... Have you searched our library? Hurts Climate GREENHOUSE GAS The mine calls for massive energy usage and would produce large quantities of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions - completely erasing the county's plans to cut residential power consumption and curb climate change. become a minewatcher Join our newsletter for updates . Subscribe

Shouldn't trust rise gold Toxic Spill Their recent CEO's last venture polluted tribal waters, went bankrupt, and left Canadians with a mess to clean up. And many question their claims about the current project. GET THE FACTS Gold mining is a hazardous and toxic business. If the mine is approved, crit ical compliance monitoring tasks like water discharge quality will be self-reported , which is one of many reasons why its important to understand the company behind the project. Rise Gold is a 16 year old mining company that has never opened a mine and never made a profit. After purchasing the Mine in 2016, Rise ran af oul of local regulations while doing their initi al exploratio ns and later made several claims about the projec t that were challenged vigorously by the community . There's also a history of violations related to recent CEO Ben Mossman's last venture before joining Rise Gold. He was the CEO and Mine Manager of Banks Island Gold, Ltd, which owned the Yellow Giant Mine in British Columbia, Canada. The venture polluted tribal waters, went bankrupt, and left Canadians with a mess to clean up. ​ Mossma n had legal charges filed against him in Canadian court . On July 7, 2023, h e was found guilty on 13 counts related to environmental spills. Rise Gold appointed a new CEO in September – the day before Mossman was set to be sentenced. Mossman remains on the Board of Directors today. HELP US EDUCATE OTHERS Here are some talking points that can help. ​ Rise Gold is a 16 year old company that has never made a profit and never opened a mine. Rise Gold made several claims that the majority of the community supports the mine, but it ' s simply not true. Read about one example in Rise Gold "Stuffing the Ballot Box" . Former CEO Ben Mossman's previous company polluted tribal waters, went bankrupt, and left Canadians with a mess to clean up. Ben Mossman was found guilty of 13 counts on charges related to environmental spills in the Banks Island disaster. After the Nevada County Planning Commission voted unanimously 5 to 0 against the mine project a nd the Environmental Impact Report, Rise Gold resorted to desperate measures, including a 164-page letter with meritless legal complaints , and an absurd attempt at petitioning for 'vested rights' , claiming a grandfathered right to reopen the mine. Rise Grass Valley is a subsidiary of Rise Gold. Articles & Opinions Rise Gold’s Constitutional takings prospects - Dead on Arrival - CEA Foundation Read the opinion and legal analysis. CEA Foundation's attorneys weighed in on the Rise Gold's threat of legal action against Nevada... Press Release: CEA Foundation Weighs in on Rise Gold’s Vested Rights Petition Claiming a ‘right to mine’ after a 67-Year closure is absurd. Local opposition leader CEA Foundation provided a review and analysis of... Former B.C. mining mogul fined $30,000 for past environmental infractions Recent Rise Gold CEO, Ben Mossman, was CEO and Mine Manager of Banks Island Gold in British Columbia in 2015 when environmental... Man behind plan to reopen Grass Valley gold mine faced charges. Here are the verdicts. "Ben Mossman, the man behind a controversial plan to reopen a shuttered gold mine in Grass Valley, has been found guilty of 13... Rise Gold’s (Former) CEO found guilty on 13 counts in British Columbia retrial "When people show you who they are, believe them the first time." Ben Mossman was found guilty of 13 charges related to discharging... The Allegations in Rise's Complaint letter are Meritless CEA Foundation attorneys analyzed Rise Gold's 164-page complaint letter claiming unfair treatment and lack of due process in reaction to... Community Reacts to Rise Gold's Temper Tantrum Rise Gold wasn't happy when Nevada County Planning Commissioners voted unanimously to recommend a NO vote on both the Idaho-Maryland Mine... Earthshaking News: Planning Commission Rejects Mine We won a pivotal victory! All five Planning Commissioners voted unanimously against the Idaho-Maryland Mine at the end of Nevada County's... The County should deny the Idaho-Maryland Mine and should not certify the Final EIR The County's Final Environmental and Economic Impact Reports have been published. On May 11, 2023, the Planning Commission voted... John Vaughan, The mine: It’s not about economics, it’s about risk This opinion piece was originally published in The Union. April 19. 2023 Since the beginning of 2022, like many other local people, I’ve... Concerned Citizens Roundtable: Idaho-Maryland Mine propaganda vs. the truth Rise Grass Valley’s advertising boasts the mine’s “minimal environmental impacts.” That’s like saying the Donner Party suffered only ants... Bob Hubbard: Three gold mining stories tell different tales Rise Gold wants approval for their project, so they tell three main stories: One about jobs, another about economics, and a third about... ★ Rise Gold Shouldn’t Be Trusted. Here’s Why. Rise Gold CEO Ben Mossman's prior company polluted tribal waters, went bankrupt, and left Canadians with a bill to pay. Mossman is... CONTROVERSY - RISE GOLD "STUFFING THE BALLOT BOX" During the comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Report, Rise Gold submitted 1,600 reply cards and form letters as “comments”... A new gold rush pits money and jobs against California’s environment Companies are seeking to open old mines and explore in new sensitive regions, amid resistance from Californians who want the Gold Rush to... ★ Community and Local Agencies find massive flaws in Idaho-Maryland Mine DEIR Residents of Nevada County and local government agencies were shocked at the inadequacy of the 1000+ page Draft Environmental Impact... A California gold mine’s toxic legacy: Inside the fight over reopening a treasure trove For five years Rise Grass Valley has been trying to get a permit, but the people of Grass Valley are overwhelmingly rejecting the mine.... The Union | Don Rogers: Mine’s main ore is risk Want to know where things stand in the proposal to reopen the Idaho-Maryland Mine? The Union's newspaper's publisher sums it up. Don... Ken Bernstein: Look to the past to predict mine’s future if allowed Reviewing Rise Gold CEO's past decisions, Ken concludes that "he is extremely unlikely to be a good steward of the operating permit for... ★ Mark Wilson: Questioning mine claims Rise Gold promises a feast of plenty with protection for environment & health (take air, for instance), but a history of mismanagement... Ralph Silberstein: DEIR and Rise Gold's Well Fantasies CEA Foundation President, Ralph Silberstein weighs in on the DEIR, saying the issue is far from settled. "Looking into our crystal ball,... Yasha Aginsky: The mine’s a rip-off project The other day, I opened up my mailbox to find, as you probably did, a piece of fancy propaganda from Rise Grass Valley urging us to... John Vaughan: Mr. Rogers’ neighborhood While Mr. Rogers does not like Rise Gold’s advertising, he seems to believe that the science presented in the draft environmental impact... Letter of Concern to BOS Re: Rise Gold letter Rise Gold's sent mailers and letters to the community that included misleading statements. Following is a copy of a letter CEA Foundation... Rondal Snodgrass: At the least, make mine put up hefty bond This retired economist says we need to look at the proposed mine with eyes wide open. Requesting an 80-year permit is extreme. The risk... Jim Otto: Rise Gold Comedy Club I received a letter from Rise Gold dated Feb. 11 stating, “We are reaching out to you to provide further information” on the proposed... Don Rogers: Rise’s messaging less than golden The editor of the Grass Valley Union newspaper criticizes Rise Gold's sleazy marketing and underscores their CEO's questionable past. By... ★ Randall J. Newsome: Thar’s gold in those promises? It takes a considerable amount of magical thinking to believe Rise Gold will ever create a single job. The company is grossly... The Gitxaala Nation Is Suing the Province Over Mining Claims It's not over for the indigenous people affected by the abandoned mine and toxic spill left behind by Rise Gold CEO’s former company,... Rise Gold Investors Beware: Idaho-Maryland Mine Unlikely Before 2034 Investors often think gold is a safer choice, but even if the stars align, it's unlikely Rise Gold could process their first ounce before... Tom J. Behlmer: What Rise Gold’s mailer left out Rise Gold's recent mailer amazed Tom Behlmer with the long list of facts they never mentioned, like truck traffic, Mossman's history,... Jeff Kane: Here’s a better poll for reopening mine In what is quite possibly the most illuminating critique yet of Rise Gold's poll claiming majority support for mine, Union columnist Jeff... Darrell Berkheimer: Mine Snow Job Fails Rise Gold's survey claiming the community supports the mine was a failure. "Residents here are well educated, well informed and not... Darrell Berkheimer: Mine survey lacks credibility Read longtime Union columnist, Darrell Berkheimer’s analysis of Rise Gold’s recently published, privately funded survey. He criticizes... Jim Weir: The Rise Gold Survey Retired Nevada County Supervisor, Jim Weir, blasted Rise Gold’s recently published, privately-funded survey in an opinion piece in the... Brandon Butrick: Rise Gold’s track record Local resident Brandon Butrick is NOT opposed to the gold mining as an industry, but after reading about the track record of the... Randall J. Newsome: Rise Gold, show me the money Based on Rise Gold's latest quarterly SEC filing in June 2021 and the status of their outstanding loan, former U.S. Bankruptcy judge... Spinning Gold - The Rise of Misinformation - CEA Foundation Rise Gold Corporation and its CEO Ben Mossman have followed a pattern of making false, incomplete, or misleading statements to investors... Call for reform after Mossman's Banks Island Disaster View the Pacific Wild video about the Banks Island Mine disaster and how it triggered a call to reform B.C.’s environmental assessment... Junior Mining Company from Canada Unable to Follow Simple Nevada County Rules By Jonathan Keehn, Wolf Creek Community Alliance June 12, 2020 Read this article on Yubanet or The Union. Once again, a junior mining... Witnesses testify in court on Banks Island Mine disaster This is NOT the job locals want. The CEO of the company who wants to open the Idaho-Maryland Mine has a questionable history. The safety...

WaTCH THE VIDEO Ready to learn more about why our community is so concerned about the proposed reopening of the Idaho-Maryland Mine? Sit back, relax, and listen to a MineWatch volunteer give a 15 minute presentation that spells it out. You can also ask for a volunteer to come present to your business or neighborhood group. Just send an email to mineconcerns@cea-nc.org . ​ become a minewatcher Join our newsletter for updates . Subscribe

why stop the mine? 7 Reasons Rise Gold, a junior mining company that has never opened a mine and never made a profit, applied to re-reopen the Idaho-Maryland Mine here in Grass Valley. The Nevada County Board of Supervisors unanimously rejected the project on February 16, 2024. Here are some of the key concerns about the project. Scroll to learn more. drains our water GROUNDWATER and wells at risk Water is one of the most precious resources we have, but Rise Gold plans to pump out 1.2 million gallons every day for up to 80 years putting 300+ private wells at risk. Learn More Risks our health 80 years Hardrock mining is the single largest source of toxic waste in the United States. Rise Gold wants to put a heavy industrial mining plant into the middle of our peaceful residential community. 24 hours a day. 7 days a week. For up to 80 years. pollutes our air failing grade Grass Valley gets an “F” for air quality today. The mine will make it worse with escaped dust from continuous rock crushing, loading, hauling, unloading, spreading, and compacting. With chronic lung disease deaths already at twice the state average, we can't afford any more. Learn More HURTS CLIMATE greenhouse gas The mine calls for massive energy usage and would produce large quantities of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions - completely erasing the county's plans to cut residential power consumption and curb climate change. Learn More Shouldn't trust rise gold Toxic Spill Their recent CEO's last venture polluted tribal waters, went bankrupt, and left Canadians with a mess to clean up. And many question their claims about the current project. Learn More hurts business & Homeowners While Rise Gold shareholders profit, the local community gets little. The few jobs gained are offset by big quality of life impacts for local homeowners, risks for tourism and industry, and 10’s of millions lost in property values. $10's of millions Learn More QUESTIONABLE ECONOMIC RETURN INCONCLUSIVE A panel of community experts reviewed the County's Economic Impact Report and found many reasons to question the conclusions. Learn More become a minewatcher Join our newsletter for updates . Subscribe

SEND A LetTER 1) Scroll to the bottom and click the blue "Continue" button. 2) Write your letter. 3) We'll send you a copy. Once you've confirmed, we'll send your letter to the County. Use the form below to write a letter asking Nevada County decision makers to reject the re-opening of the Idaho-Maryland Mine. Send A Letter Frequently Asked Questions ​ Why are you asking for my street address and phone? We need complete and verifiable information to present to Nevada County decision makers. Your address helps identify the district you live in. Who will receive my information? We will only share this letter with the Nevada County Planning Department and Board of Supervisors. By signing this letter, the only mailing list you will be added to is MineWatch. You can opt-out at any time. become a minewatcher Join our newsletter for updates and monthly meeting invitations. Subscribe

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SAve the date All hands on deck! Join us at the County's Public Hearing for the Idaho-Maryland Mine. If you attend one meeting this year, let this be the one! ACTION ALERT! Send A Letter! The d ecision is coming soon. It’s time to tell the County to Just Say No to the Idaho-Maryland Mine! ​ Even if you' ve written a letter before, please write a new one. Our handy new online letter-writing tool makes it quick and easy. Read the latest news. ​ ​ ​ Save the Dates The County has announced the final public hearing . Join the fun! Dress up, or just come. February 10. Learn more March with us in the Parade! FINAL HEARING Hearing hours extended to 7pm on Thursday! This is it! Your last chance to speak up. Help us show Supervisors this community’s fierce opposition to the mine. ​ Get the details ACTION ALERT! TO THE IDAHO-MARYLAND MINE SAve the date All hands on deck! ​ Join us at the Public Hearing. If you attend one meeting this year, let this be the one! Send A Letter! The decision is coming soon. ​ Use our letter- writing tool to make quick work of sending a letter to decision makers. ACTION ALERT! TO THE IDAHO-MARYLAND MINE SAve the date All hands on deck! Join us at the Public Hearing. If you attend one meeting this year, let this be the one! Learn more The decision is coming soon. ​ ​ U se our letter- writing tool to make quick work of sending a letter to decision makers. Send A Letter! ACTION ALERT! ​ ​ Let's Finish This! W e’re asking County Supervisors to say NO to vested rights during the December hearing, then schedule a final vote on the project without further delay. Sign The Letter! SAve the date We Need A Strong Showing! Join us at the Public Hearing. Supervisors will review Rise's absurd petition for vested rights. Learn more Double your dollars! Donate ​ ​ Donate by November 10 to help us take full advantage of the matching fund pledged by generous supporters. All donations are tax-deductible. TO THE IDAHO-MARYLAND MINE TAKE ACTION! Add your name to a letter asking Nevada County Supervisors to say NO to Rise Gold's outrageous petition for vested rights and schedule a final vote on the mine as quickly as possible. Sign The Letter Learn more Thank you Nevada County Planning Commissioners for your unanimous vote to Just Say No to the Idaho-Maryland Mine! Your diligence and patience in listening to community concerns is deeply appreciated. We hope the Board of Supervisors will accept your recommendation in August. The MineWatch Community ACTION ALERT! Tomorrow is the day! Please join us at the Public Hearing on December 13th. We Need A Strong Showing! Supervisors will review Rise's absurd petition for vested rights. ​ Learn more TOGETHER, WE're STOPPing THE MINE! In a final public hearing on February 16, 2024, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors said NO to reopening the Idaho-Maryland Mine. Thank you Nevada County! And thank you to the thousands of residents, hundreds of businesses, and dozens of groups who came together to oppose this project! Learn more. ​ PLEASE send an email to say thank you to the Supervisors for their courageous decision! bdofsupervisors@nevadacountyca.gov understand the process The approval process for the mine is regulated by California's Environment Quality Act (CEQA), making the whole effort a marathon, not a sprint. Here is a quick view of major milestones. For a detailed timeline, visit the Nevada County project page . July 2020 Jan thru Apr 2022 Thru End of 2022 Notice of Preparation open for Community Review Draft Environmental Impact Report open for Community Review County Reviews Community Comments - Will likely recirculate the Draft Environmental Impact Report 2023 Nevada County Board of Supervisors makes a Decision County economic impact report released - Public Meeting December 15 WE ARE HERE Learn how to help Listen to retired Capital Planner, Paul Schwartz, explain the timeline, process, and decision points for the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR). The County is required to produce an environmental report per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). His DEIR Explainer presentation begins at 18:00 minutes >>> ​ View Nevada County's detailed project timeline chart here . Need quick access to our best links for sharing or next-step actions? Get a list of our favorites.

SIGN Business letter Join the hundreds of business owners who have voiced their opposition to the Idaho-Maryland Mine. Send us an email with your permission to add your signature to the letter below and we'll send it to the Nevada County Supervisors . Registered businesses located in Nevada County only please. Nevada County Board of Supervisors 950 Maidu Avenue Nevada City, CA 95959-8617 bdofsupervisors@co.nevada.ca.us RE: Businesses OPPOSE Rise Gold’s proposal to re-open the Idaho-Maryland Mine Dear Supervisors: The undersigned businesses respectfully request that you oppose Rise Gold’s proposal to re-open the Idaho-Maryland Mine. Mining is our past, not our future. During the past 50 years, Nevada County has worked diligently to attract people and investments that contribute to and renew its economic vitality through promising and sustainable enterprises which align with the aspirations of its residents. That is what continues to make this County an attractive place to live, to make a living, and to start new business ventures. Reopening the mine risks a transformation from a community that is a scenic and cultural destination to an industrial town that tolerates excess noise, dust, and truck traffic. It would entail supporting a business that puts precious water resources at risk, generates significant greenhouse gases, and consumes so much energy that it would completely erase the county’s plan to reduce the effects of climate change. The mine could become a deterrent for many seeking to build new business opportunities in Western Nevada County, resulting in reduced community investment and property values. We welcome the County's call for an independent economic study of the impacts of the proposed mine and expect that it will include a non-mine alternative. Rise Gold’s promises to inject money into the local economy may sound attractive, but Nevada County can do better by continuing to invest in existing industries as well as new enterprises that address current priorities in the Sierra like watershed and forest management. The Economic Policy Institute Brief cited by Rise Gold actually shows that other industries can produce far better job numbers than mining, including eight industries Nevada County already has today. An economic study commissioned by the City of Grass Valley during Emgold’s attempt to reopen the Idaho-Maryland Mine in 2008 concluded that Nevada County would be better off economically if it pursued other opportunities than mining. An industrial gold mine would not be a constructive addition to our community. The social and economic benefits are far from clear. The environmental impacts are sobering. We urge you to protect our health, economy, and quality of life. Please deny Rise Gold’s application to reopen the Idaho-Maryland Mine. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, ​ Send us an email with the following information. Registered businesses located in Nevada County only please. ​ Business Owner Name Company Name Street Address, City, State, Zip Code Logo (optional) ​ Interested in "going big" with your opposition? Let us know if you'd like us to feature your business on social media. Check it out on Instagram or Facebook. become a minewatcher Join our newsletter for updates and monthly meeting invitations. Subscribe

one stop action shop THE FIGHT Isn't Over Follow us online ​ 1. 2. The public part of this battle is done, but CEA Foundation and the 26 groups in the MineWatch Coalition remain on the job. Rise Gold has filed a lawsuit against the County . We will be adding our support in defending the County’s decision. ​ Sign up to get occasional emails about ongoing efforts to stop the Idaho-Maryland Mine. We won't share your info. ​ ​ ​ Donate - Make a tax-deductible donation to help fund c ommunity education and legal fees. ​ ​ Subscribe to eNews Donate Donate Your donation helps with political advocacy, community education, and legal fees - including hiring the best legal experts from the highly respected environmental law firm, Shute, Mihaly, and Weinberger. Your donation goes to our sponsor, Community Environmental Advocates Foundation. Our tax ID is 94-3352465. Donate thank you for your support The approval process for the mine is regulated by California's Environment Quality Act (CEQA), making the whole effort a marathon, not a sprint. Here is a quick view of major milestones. For a detailed timeline, visit the Nevada County project page . Here are the highlights: Notice of Preparation - July 2020 - Complete Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) Comments & Public Hearing - Apr 2022 - Complete E conomic Impact Report Released by County - Dec 2022 - Complete (optional, not a CEQA requirement) Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) Comments & Public Hearing - May 2023 - Complete Planning Commission Votes - May 2023 - Complete (It was a unanimous "no" vote) Special Hearing - December 13 &14, 2023 - Supervisors heard Rise Gold's request for "vested rights" - Complete (another unanimous "no" vote) Board of Supervisors Votes - February 15 & 16, 2024 - Complete - Supervisors unanimously voted to deny the project and the EIR! NO Th understand the process become a minewatcher Join our newsletter for updates . Subscribe

Help stop the mine Donate MineWatch is a CEA Foundation campaign dedicated to stopping the reopening of the Idaho-Maryland Mine in Grass Valley, California. It is volunteer driven and funded by donations and grants. ​ Your tax-deductible contribution helps with political advocacy, community education, and legal fees - including hiring the best legal experts from the highly respected environmental law firm, Shute, Mihaly, and Weinberger. ​ Community Environmental Advocates Foundation is a Nevada County-based nonprofit organization that works in collaboration with residents, businesses, and other nonprofits to provide analysis and advocacy on issues that impact our community. CEA Foundation's tax ID is 94-3352465. ​ thank you for your support become a minewatcher Join our newsletter for updates and monthly meeting invitations. Subscribe

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