Our Earths Natural Resources are a great way to stimulate the economy. Wether it be gold prospecting, or looking for gems. It should not cost the tax payers anything. By revising the mining laws and by easing the restrictions for mineral prospecting, the recreational prospector can have an enjoyable vacation, and bring fresh newfound wealth to this drastically devastating economy.

Not only will it stimulate the economy, it will also provide more opportunities for families, bonding in healthy activities with one another. Also chasing depression away from the unemployed worker.

Gold, Silver, and other minerals, bring newfound wealth. Our country could use some newfound wealth. Also dredging the rivers stimulates the fish habitat. By aerating the gravels for the spawning of fish.

By easing the restrictions, and opening up more areas up for mineral prospecting. Will drive more tourism the state, as many enjoy the outdoors and recreational prospecting. Our state has so many restrictions, and to many complicated process.

Such as opening beaches for mineral prospecting, extending the seasons on river and streams. Allowing the permit process to be

More simplified. “cut down offices or steps, to get permits.”

There is the potential of adding millions if not billions to our economy. Also during the last depression, more gold was found by small scale miners, than the total of the 1849 gold rush.