Beach Mining Approved by Parks and Recreation Commission

On August 11 in Wenatchee the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission voted to approve small-scale prospecting and placer mining on ocean beaches in the Seashore Conservation Area.

The rules, which are yet to be posted on the Chapter 352-37 WAC site, are reported to go into effect about the middle of September.  When published, the new mining rules will be designated WAC 352-37-340 and may be located at the link above.

Washington State Miner will continue to monitor the WAC site and report when the rules are posted.