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NAMA is a nonprofit organization which provides information and opportunity to those individuals interested in mining and mining techniques. Membership includes access to various mining claims in the northwest for placer mining.   As a member you can interreact with others to better develop your mining techniques and become more efficient in the use of standard mining equipment.                      This issue updated 2/23/11. see NUGGET
NAMA is the oldest continuously operating small scale mining organization in the State of Washington, and a 501c3 non-profit Nevada Corporation, dedicated to stimulating interest and providing education on prospecting and mineral mining focusing on gold and precious metals. However we are knowledgeable in other minerals also. 
 
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New mineral prospecting rules available

OLYMPIA - New state mineral prospecting rules, which go into effect April 3, are now available from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).

The 2009 "Gold and Fish" pamphlet, which serves as a permit for prospectors, outlines revised prospecting regulations approved by the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission in November 2008. People planning to engage in small scale mineral prospecting or placer mining are required to follow the rules outlined in the pamphlet 

The approved changes include new work times designed to protect fish life, additional prospecting opportunities and expanded use of certain types of prospecting equipment. Developed with input from a 17-member work group and the public, the new rules are available in pamphlet form on WDFW's website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/habitat/goldfish/

Because a limited number of were printed, those who wish to obtain a copy are encouraged to download the pamphlet from the website and make copies for their use. Those who want a printed copy can call (360) 902-2534. One copy per individual request will be provided.