Gold Panning - A Guide To Recreational Gold Panning On The Kenai Peninsula, Chugach National Forest, Alaska

Gold Panning - A Guide To Recreational Gold Panning On The Kenai Peninsula, Chugach National Forest, AlaskaStriking it rich! Finding the mother lode! Tis the stuff of miners dreams. Unlike professional gold seekers, recreational gold panners benefit mostly from the adventure. The entire family can share in the fun of prospecting and gold panning. In this booklet, we explain basic gold panning techniques, how to find gold, discuss mining rights and guidelines, and identify areas available for recreational panning on the Chugach National Forest portion of

Striking it rich! Finding the mother lode! ÔTis the stuff of minersÕ dreams. Unlike professional gold seekers, recreational gold panners benefit mostly from the adventure. The entire family can share in the fun of prospecting and gold panning. In this booklet, we explain basic gold panning techniques, how to find gold, discuss mining rights and guidelines, and identify areas available for recreational panning on the Chugach National Forest portion of AlaskaÕs Kenai Peninsula. Recreational gold panning on lands withdrawn from mineral entry is not a mining activityÑit is a privilege. Be aware that panning, sluicing, and suction dredging can adversely affect water quality, thereby impacting vegetation, fish, wildlife, and ultimately people. During the process of separating soil from minerals, silt may be washed into streams, creating turbid water. Fish, fish eggs, and the aquatic insects have difficulty living in heavily silted water because of its reduced oxygen supply.