02/06/2021
The Idaho Maryland gold mine might re-open in Nevada County, CA. This area was at the heart of the gold rush, which brought droves of people to California in the late 1800's. Since the mine closed in the 1950's, town has grown in around its remnants.
View the workshop hosted by Wild & Scenic Film Festival to learn all about the situation, then let Nevada County Supervisors know what you think!
The film that inspired the workshop is Rise Beyond Gold. Find the full film and watch it free at catalystcommunication.org
Jennifer Ekstrom The Sierra Fund MineWatch - Stop the Idaho Maryland Mine MineWatch Nevada County Shelly Covert California Heritage: Indigenous Research Project
Watch this WSFF Workshop: "Mining Gold Again in Nevada County?" -- Originally recorded live Saturday, January 23, 2021, during the 19th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival.
https://youtu.be/Kw-NF85XlYo
Join Nevada County leaders and conservation activists as they discuss the proposed reopening of Idaho Maryland Mine and offer actions you can take now to help prevent it. This proposal by a foreign corporation is the topic of the film, Rise Beyond Gold, which premiers in the "Local Love" film session. This workshop explores the impacts the community would face if Nevada County allows the mine to open. It offers insights from trusted community leaders, highlights ways to stay informed, and includes tips for influencing decision-makers. Pascale Fusshoeller, esteemed editor of YubaNet and 21-year veteran of the Nevada County news scene, will moderate the panel featuring:
Jennifer Ekstrom - Filmmaker, Rise Beyond Gold
Pascale Fusshoeller - Moderator, Editor of YubaNet
Ralph Silberstein - Community Environmental Advocates Foundation
Mike Shea - Impacted Property Owner from Mine
Shelly Covert - Secretary, Community Outreach, and Spokesperson, Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribal Council / California Heritage: Indigenous Research Project
Izzy Martin - CEO, The Sierra Fund
MineWatch - Stop the Idaho Maryland Mine