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A process known as ESA consultation must be completed before the EPA can authorize suction dredging in critical habitat areas, or where threatened and/or endangered species are present (see permit part I.D.4). Many popular areas (e.g., Middle Fork Boise River, South Fork Payette, Salmon River, Clearwater River) have been designated as critical habitat for threatened or endangered species protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and are not open to dredging at this time. Permit part I.D lists categories of waters that are closed to dredging, including:įor more information about closed waters and any exceptions that may exist, refer to the general permit. See Table 1 of the general permit to confirm which areas are open. See permit parts I.G.1.b and II.B.3, and IDWR’s South Fork Clearwater River Special Supplement (see Recreational Mining Permit Forms) published annually for further information.Įlsewhere in Idaho, open waters are eligible for coverage until the permit's expiration date. Mores Creek, Grimes Creek, Elk Creek, and their tributaries are permitted annually (see permit parts I.G.1.a and II.B.2), with an application deadline of April 1 each year.įifteen (15) dredges can be permitted annually on the South Fork Clearwater River (SFCR).

Open and Closed Waters in Idaho Open Waters

Remember to submit an Annual Report Information Sheet (see "Documents" below).

Wait for written authorization from the EPA before operating.

Fill out and submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) Information Sheet (see "Documents" below).

You will need permits from both agencies to dredge in Idaho.

Confirm that the waterbody you wish to work in is eligible for a permit from the Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) Stream Channel Protection Program and the EPA (see Table 1 of the general permit).

Read the permit (see "Documents" below).

Equipment rated at 15 horsepower or less.

An intake nozzle size of five inches in diameter or less.

These conditions include best management practices and prohibited areas.ĮPA's general permit covers small suction dredges with: The permit places conditions on the discharge of rock and sand from each mining operation to protect water quality and aquatic resources. Operators of small suction dredges in Idaho must obtain NPDES permit coverage.