Dear U.S. Forest Service officials:

I’m an outdoor enthusiast who cares deeply about the South Fork of the Salmon River basin,

which is threatened by a new mine proposal.

As you know, Canada-based Midas Gold has proposed to reopen pit mines near the remote

community of Yellow Pine at the headwaters of the East Fork of the South Fork of the Salmon

River, a river basin prized for fishing, hunting, natural beauty and paddling.

Midas is proposing a massive gold mining operation with three pits and a total project area of

29,827 acres, including 2,000 acres of pits, facilities, stockpiles, roads and other associated

infrastructure. This is a direct threat to the river and its recreational value.

What’s more, the Stibnite area, which has been under exploration off and on from about 1900

through the 1990s, is already listed as a Superfund site. $13 million1 has been spent to reclaim

the site and stem the release of arsenic and mercury. The East Fork of the South Fork of the

Salmon River today is a river on the mend.

The company is also proposing to process all gold and silver on site, creating an opportunity for

further environmental contamination. The project is proposed to last anywhere from 15 to 20

years or more and create long-term impacts to one of Idaho’s most important recreational river

basins.

We oppose any action that threatens this amazing recreational resource including water quality,

fisheries habitat and recreational access to popular boating segments on the East Fork of the

South Fork of the Salmon and South Fork of the Salmon Rivers. Further, taxpayers cannot afford

to fund another toxic cleanup for a private company.

Sincerely,

Dennis Abramsohn Boise, Idaho Jonathan Absher Cascade, Idaho

Zachary Adam Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Susan Adams Patten, Maine

Jared Alexander McCall, Idaho Joel Alvis Pacific Grove, California

Nicholas Anderson Boise, Idaho Virginia Anderson Ketchum, Idaho

Elizabeth Andre Ashland, Wisconsin Betsy Andrew Boise, Idaho

Ross Ander Morgantown, West Virginia Landis Arnold Longmont, Colorado

Dylan Asbury Idaho Falls, Idaho Marlene Attaway Hayden Lake, Idaho

Don Austin Owensboro, Kentucky Brian Babbitt Salt Lake City, Utah

Greg Babikoff Portland, Oregon Daxton Bacalman Chattanooga, Tennessee

Sharon Bachmna Boise, Idaho Kirk Bachman Stanley, Idaho

John Bachman Boulder, Colordao Chris Bade Missoula, Montana

Caitlin Baird Boise, Idaho Terry Baird Boise, Idaho

John Baker Farmington, New Mexico Sean Baker Jackson, Wyoming

Devon Barker-Hicks McCall, Idaho Erika Bash Salt Lake City, Utah

Carol Bass Edisto Island, South Carolina Billy Batemen Boise, Idaho

1 This was previously stated incorrectly as $13 billion

Sara Baugh Boise, Idaho Jennifer Baxla Seattle, Washington

Robin Baxter Springfield, Pennsylvania Micheal Beard Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho

Laura Bechdel McCall, Idaho Max Bechdel Jackson, Wyoming

Patrick Behm Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho Kate Behn Pocatello, Idaho

Patch Bennett Banff, Alberta Nick Benoit Preston, Idaho

Susan Bentler Boise, Idaho Lorenzo Bergamin Portland, Oregon

Jeff Berkey Salmon, Idaho Don Beveridge Donnelly, Idaho

Kiran Bhageshpur Seattle, Washington James Bishop Sandpoint, Idaho

Brenda Bittinger Fleetwood, Pennsylvania Ryan Blackadar Pocatello, Idaho

Colby Blair Moscow, Idaho Benjamin E. Bogdan Boise, Idaho

Richard Bolton Boise, Idaho Nick Borelli Sammamish, Washington

Scott Bosse Bozeman, Montana Brenna Botsford Seattle, Washington

John Bourassa Freeport, Maine Chelsea Bowman Boise, Idaho

Rusty Bowman Twin Falls, Idaho Robert Brennan Fruita, Colorado

Anthony Brennan Boise, Idaho Michael Brewster Shoreline, Washington

Kyle Briggs Moscow, Idaho Preston Brown San Francisco, California

Rogan Brown Ketchum, Idaho GR Brown Picabo, Idaho

James Bryan McCall, Idaho Jane Buch Boise, Idaho

Adrianna Burille Boise, Idaho Douglas Burlingame McCall, Idaho

Daniel Burton Boise, Idaho Corey Burton Boise, Idaho

Anna Buschbacher Boise, Idaho Joseph Bushyhead Salt Lake City, Utah

Michelle Butler Meridian, Idaho David Cahoon Nampa, Idaho

Nathan Call Boise, Idaho Will Callahan Boise, Idaho

Craig Camenga Augusta, Maine Rhonda Campbell Boise, Idaho

John Canavan Troy, Michigan Anna Carnessale Varese. Italy

Dan Carrico Twin Falls, Idaho Joshua Carter Sunbeam Village, Idaho

Derek Carter Calgary, Canadad Steven Carter-Lovejoy Richmond, Virginia

Thomas Carvajal Boise, Idaho Johnathon Carvajal Boise, Idaho

Jeremy Chambers Boise, Idaho Whitney Chandler Meridian, Idaho

Katie Chapman Flagstaff, Arizona Emily Clark Knoxville, Tennessee

Deanna Clauson McCall, Idaho Drew Clipaprd Boise, Idaho

Travis Coe Salt Lake City, Utah Robert Collis Flagstaff, Arizona

Clara Comer Buhl, Idaho Mary Comer Buhl, Idaho

Robert Comer Boise, Idaho Chris Connolly McCall, Idaho

Ross Cooper Boise, Idaho Mac Cooper Salmon, Idaho

Mike Cooper Salmon, Idaho Nichole Covey Garden Valley, Idaho

Ethan Crawford Moscow, Idaho Brendan Cronin Wilson, Wyoming

Bill Cross Ashland, Oregon Elizabeth Crosswhite Portland, Oregon

Teryl Cruse Pierre, South Dakota Lou Cu Apex, North Carolina

Jennifer Cudnik Colomoa, California Michael Curran Hailey, Idaho

Lauren Curtis McCall, Idaho Natasha Dacic Boise, Idaho

Jesse Dagle Missoula, Montana Alex Dalgeish Boise, Idaho

Zane Darner Boise, Idaho Lee Davison Rigby, Idaho

Nancy Davison Rigby, Idaho Chris Dawkins Portland, Oregon

Willi Day McCall, Idaho Keith deWit Portland, Oregon

Janelle Deane Index, Washington Aerie DeBevec Salt Lake City, Utag

Jeffrey Dege McCall, Idaho Phillip DeRiemer Lotus, California

Sara Dery Victor, Idaho Danielle Desmond McCall, Idaho

Scott Desserault Ketchum, Idaho Amy Dickie San Francisco, California

Louis DiLello Bozeman, Montana Kiev Dixon Meridian, Idaho

Shane Dobbs Middleton, Idaho Bobbi Dodd Boise, Idaho

Krystle Doty Jerome, Idaho Justin Douty McCall, Idaho

Tyler Drengberg Wheat Ridge, Colorado John Driessen New Meadows, Idaho

Paul Duffy Denver, Colorado Megan Dunay Boise, Idaho

Ernest Dunlap Aspen, Colorado Andrew, Dunning Sun Valley, Idaho

Jack Durham Boise, Idaho Deborah Dyer Galesburg, Illinois

Ted Eberla McCall, Idaho Yudit Ecsedy Desert Hotspring, California

Katherine Edmonds Corvallis, Oregon Jonathon Ehlinger Seattle, Washington

Jessica Emtman Valleyford, Washington Bill Erickson Portland, Oregon

Michael Ervin Cascade, Idaho Mathew Eskelson Boise, Idaho

Jack Evanoff Twin Falls, Idaho Tony Fallow Eagle, Idaho

David Farkas Durango, Colorado Patty Fletcher Boise, Idaho

Christopher Ford Boise, Idaho Cindy Fornstrom Englewood, Colorado

Rae Fournier-Wren Old Town, Maine Jordan Frank Boise, Idaho

Mayah Frank Portland, Oregon Kay Frazer Fruitland, Idaho

Tom Frisch Portland Oregon Shawn Fullmer Bayfield, Colorado

Chris Gabrielli Canmore, Alberta Darcy Gaechter Donnelly Idaho

Brad Galleher Boise, Idaho Tess Gardner Rigby, Idaho

Alana Gaskell Mountain Home, Idaho Steve Gehring Cottonwood, Idaho

Scott Gerber Portland, Oregon Ely Gerbin Issaquah, Washington

Alec Getzloff Boise, Idaho Frederic Gilardone Campertogno, Italy

Kristie Giles Salt Lake City, Utah Richard Gimlin Snohomish, Washington

Lisa Marie Glodowski McCall, Idaho Emily Goetsch Garden Valley, Idaho

Henry Goetsch Garden Valley, Idaho Lauren Goetz Boise, Idaho

Ken Goldberg Portland, Oregon Andrew Gonzales Missoula, Montana

Jennifer Gonzales Seattle, Washington Ann Goodwin Boise, Idaho

Edmund Gorman Boise, Idaho Davis Gove Pocatello, Idaho

Ashley Gowing McCall, Idaho Bill Graham Boise, Idaho

Charles Graves Kirkland, Washington Josie Greenwood McCall, Idaho

Jonathon Griffiths Caldwell, Idaho Michelle Groenevelt McCall, Idaho

Norma Grossen Indian Valley, Idaho Jim Grossman Sun Valley, Idaho

John Grossman Ketchum, Idaho Teresa Gryder Portland, Oregon

Jean-Marie Guertin Edmonton, Alberta Michael Guryan Boise, Idaho

Anders Gustafson Basalt, Colorado Brady Halladay Orem, Utah

AnnMarie Halverson McCall, Idaho Alan Hamilton McCall, Idaho

Jalisa Hammond Nampa, Idaho Michael Harms Index, Washington

Patrick Harper Boise, Idaho Robin Harren Boise, Idaho

Cody Harrigan Boise, Idaho Karen Harris Wichita, Kansas

Corey Hart Bend, Oregon Josh Hawkes Stanley, Idaho

Cassie Hayes Boise, Idaho Dan Hays Victor, Idaho

Kevin Heiner Durango, Colorado Heath Hewett Lapwai, Idaho

Monica Higgins Meridian, Idaho Travis Holding Eagle, Idaho

Ryan Holmes Eagle, Idaho Joan Holmes Eagle, Idaho

Cameron Holt Boise, Idaho Charles Horton Springfield, Ohio

Justin Howe Portland, Oregon Will Howerton Bend, Oregon

Lawson Howland Meridian, Idaho Nicole Huddleston Twin Falls, Idaho

Cameron Huffman Boise, Idaho Krista Hughes Whitefish, Montana

Kyle Humason Portland, Oregon Sean Hurley Boise, Idaho

Jessa Hutchins Tijeras, New Mexico Reed Hutton Victor, Idaho

Kevin Huyser Carlin, Nevada Theresa Hyndman Twin Falls, Idaho

Nancy Inaba Boise, Idaho Nate Isaak Boise, Idaho

Sacha Jackson McCall, Idaho Conner Jackson Boise, Idaho

Daralyn James Grangeville, Idaho Kathy Jameson Fraser, Colorado

Jess Johnson Madison, Wisconsin Bruce Johnstone Boise, Idaho

Brian Jolemore Truckee, California Kyle Jones Aliso Viejo, California

Paul Jones Nampa, Idaho Mathew Jost Steamboat Spring, Colorado

John Jostrand Chicago, Illinois Harrison Keane Prescott, Arizona

Megan Kelly East Wenatchee, Washington Paul Kelly Denver, Colorado

Charles Kennedy Jackson, Wyoming Amber Kiker Longview, Wyoming

Kenny Kiley Oregon City, Oregon John Kim Coeur d’ Alene Idaho

Steve King Boise, Idaho Jordan King Middleton, Idaho

Jessica Kirwan Boise, Idaho Gordon Klco Portland, Oregon

Dusty Klein Boise, Idaho Kim Kolander Bend, Oregon

David Konigsberg Arvada, Colordao Tom Kovalicky Grangeville, Idaho

Doree Kovis Boise, Idaho Kenneth Krahn Lewiston, Idaho

Erin Krogel Sparks, Nevada Curtis Kuester Salida, Colorado

Stephen Kuni Loganville, California Laurie Kuntz Boise, Idaho

Brent LadFay McCall, Idaho Jamie Laidlae McCall, Idaho

Martin Landholm Meridian, Idaho Barb Lane Riggins, Idaho

Gary Lane Riggins, Idaho Lisa Large Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia

Brady Larsen Sandy, Utah Nichol Lasich Boise, Idaho

Mathew Lautzenheiser Denver, Colorado Jennifer Lavigne Hailey, Idaho

Spender Lawley Livingston, Montana Reed Lawerence Studio City, California

Katie Lawson Jay, Oklahoma Catherine Layton Eagle, Idaho

Katie Leatham Boise, Idaho Kyle Lebeda Jackson, Wyoming

Drew Leemon Lander, Wyoming Zachariah Lehrer Moscow, Idaho

Brian Libby New Meadows, Idaho Madeline Lima Boise, Idaho

Paul Lundholdt Cheney, Washington Scott Linto Calgary, Alberta

Sam Lowenthal Jackson, Wyoming Richie Lucas Lewiston, Idaho

Trent Lundin Boise, Idaho Scott Mackenney Whitefield, Maine

Forrest Maclean Cottonwood Heights, Utah Priscilla Macy Albany, Oregon

Sean Madden Saranac Lake, New York Adam Maiers Casper, Wyoming

Devon Mailizia Bloomfield, New Jersey Alex Mandell Boise, Idaho

Seth Marder Ashville, Ohio Rhett Marham Pocatello, Idaho

Bob Marsh Boise, Idaho Andrew Martin Oregon City, Oregon

Ethan Marx Kethum, Idaho Andrea Masom Kendrick, Idaho

Nate Mason Nampa, Idaho Ashlie Matalamaki Cottonwood, Idaho

Steve Mathiesen Rapid City, South Dakota Mathew Mattes Missoula, Montana

Kay Mattson Albany, Oregon JJ McBride Twin Falls, Idaho

Forrest McCarthy Jackson, Wyoming Janet McClenahan Boise, Idaho

Jennifer McCory Boise, Idaho Randie McEntire Buena Vista, Colorado

Lynae McGill Boise, Idaho Steven McGimpsey Boise, Idaho

Vincent McGraw Star, Idaho Dylan McGregor Lewiston, Idaho

Patrick McNalley Atlanta, Georgia Rich McNew Buhl, Idaho

John Means Boise, Idaho Joseph Mecca West Seneca, New York

Rory Mehen New Meadows, Idaho Nathaniel Meier Boise, Idaho

Eric Melson Missoula, Montana Rebecca Merkley Pocatello, Idaho

Sammy Merrill Fredericksburg, Virginia Amber Meservier Boise, Idaho

Heidi Messner Salmon, Idaho Joel Matcalfe Spokane, Washington

Kate Meyer Bend, Oregon Aaron Midgett Portland, Oregon

Chloe Miller Boise, Idaho Jessica Miller Durango, Colorado

Bret Miller Clarkston, Washington Kiley Millington McCall, Idaho

Rickey Minder Boise, Idaho Cindy Minder Council, Idaho

Marshall Minder Boise, Idaho Molly Mitchell Boise, Idaho

Eris Montchalin McCall, Idaho Ben Moore Boise, Idaho

Charles Morgan Seattle, Washington Abby Morgan Jasper, Alberta

Samuel Morrison Forest Grove, Oregon Ben Mors Eagle, Idaho

Michael Moser Boise, Idaho Michael Moses Walla Walla, Washington

Craig Muderlak Leavenworth, Washington Virginia Muir Seattle, Washington

Jason Murphy Kuna, Idaho Liz Muzzey Portland, Oregon

John Nagel Nampa, Idaho Jordyn Neerdaels Boise, Idaho

Luke Nelson Pocatello, Idaho Emily Neufield Caldwell, Idaho

Kathy Nice Hailey, Idaho Ryan Niemeyer Portland, Oregon

Ann Nies McCall, Idaho Emily Norbryhn Boise, Idaho

Derek Norsworthy Boise, Idaho Nila Norvell McCall, Idaho

Scott Nusimer Troy, Idaho Peter O’Connell Boise, Idaho

Matt O’Connor Ketchum, Idaho Matt O’Connor Ketchum, Idaho

Kevin O’Donnell Boise, Idaho Christopher O’Grady Nampa, Idaho

Kerri Olsen Spokane, Washington Brian Olson Star, Idaho

Heather Olson Star, Idaho Jake Olson McCall, Idaho

Devon O’Neill Breckenridge, Colorado Kelly O’Neill McCall, Idaho

Robert Orr Cottonwood Heights, Utah Jacque Osborn Buhl, Idaho

Nate Ostis McCall, Idaho James Ostis Seattle, Washington

Liane Owen Portland, Oregon Arthur Page Asheville, North Carolina

Dominique Paluck Gatineau, Quebec Kristi Parrish Meridian, Idaho

Lucas Pascucci Quincy, California Kyla Pascussi Quincy, California

Daniel Pasternack Boise, Idaho Tory Pearse Boise, Idaho

Kathryn Penner Caldwell, Idaho Matt Peres Denver, Colorado

Rob Perkins Boise, Idaho Mary Peterman Boise, Idaho

Mary Peterman Boise, Idaho Benjamin Peters Lyman, South Carolina

Devin Peterson South Jordan, Utah Amelia Pfeiffer Boise, Idaho

Suzanne Pichley Gig Harbor, Washington Nathan Pickens Boise, Idaho

Tereaa Pierce Boise, Idaho Ian Pineau Pembroke, Ontario

Barton Pitts Downers Grove, Illinois David Pool Portland, Oregon

Michelle Powell New Castle, California Greg Presley Loon Lake, Washington

Karen Presley Loon Lake, Washington Andrew Pressman Meridian, Idaho

Jonathon Prince Boise, Idaho Brandon Prince Boise, Idaho

Phillip Proctor Atlanta, Georgia Jocelyn Pulver Riggins, Idaho

Barr Quarton McCall, Idaho Brandt Quirj-Royal Boise, Idaho

Dove Rainbow Boise, Idaho Hope Rainbow Sandpoint, Idaho

Mark Rasmus Boise, Idaho Jared Ray Boise, Idaho

David Reker Owensville, Missouri Dania Remaly Lafayette, Indiana

Jon Rezabek Moscow, Idaho Nathan Rice Bellingham, Washington

Kathleen Riffie Cascade, Idaho Jason Riggle Lewiston, Idaho

Craif Roark Garden Valley, Idaho Adam Roberts Boise, Idaho

Jon Robertson Emmett, Idaho Timothy Rogers Stanley, Idaho

Marty Rood McCall, Idaho Jack Roper Meridian, Idaho

Jon Rudin Portland, Maine Hannah, Ryan McCall, Idaho

David Ryan Missoula, Montana Warren Santoro Sandpoint, Idaho

Paul Satzinger Mount Vernon, Washington Mary Sauerbrey Hailey, Idaho

Deanna Schnider McCall, Idaho Barbara Schnitzer Danbury, Connecticut

Rick Schoen Fox Island, Washington Anneke Schoustra McCall, Idaho

Wes Schrecongost McKinleyville, California Johanna Schroeder Salmon, Idaho

Karly Schultz Marengo, Wisconsin Dennis Schultz Portland, Oregon

Brenna Schwert Salt Lake City, Utah Anne Scott Lander, Wyoming

Michael Seaman Boise, Idaho Zak Sears Moscow, Idaho

Maggie Secrest Bozeman, Montana Judy Secrist Boise, Idaho

Greg Senior West Linn, Oregon Jake Sessions Lewiston, Idaho

Eric Seymour Jackson, Wyoming Tyler Shelton Council, Idaho

B Sheriden Hawthorne, California Regan Sherlock Boise, Idaho

Paul Shores McCall, Idaho Chris Sickel Boise, Idaho

Brian Sifers Lewiston, Idaho Dustin Sifford Boise, Idaho

Meg Simenc Boise, Idaho Ashtyn Simpson Caldwell, Idaho

Courtney Smart Ketchum, Idaho Kyle Smith Twin Falls, Idaho

Kory Smith Boise, Idaho Justin Smith Redwood City, California

Jessi Smith McCall, Idaho Terry Smith Twin Falls, Idaho

Brady Smith Ogden, Utah Helen Sneath Missoula, Montana

Kate Sollitt Jackson, Wyoming Arlie Sommer Boise, Idaho

David Spence Bozeman, Montana Emily Spencer Dinosaur, Colorado

James Staley Statesville, North Carolina Will Stauffer-Norris Ellensburg, Washington

Kerri Stebbins McCall, Idaho Matt Stebbins McCall, Idaho

Michelle Stein Jerome, Idaho Connie Stewart Salmon, Idaho

Mathew Stine Portland, Oregon Sam Stone Victor, Idaho

Kelly Stultz Meridian, Idaho Alison Styer Boise, Idaho

Nobu Suga Camas, Washington Christian Swajkoski Boise, Idaho

John Swanson Ketchum, Idaho Katharine Swanson Boise, Idaho

Ryan Swanson Boise, Idaho Sam Swanson Boise, Idaho

Miles Sweek Bozeman, Montana Maureen Tacke Boise, Idaho

Cody Tam Boise, Idaho Cody Tam Boise, Idaho

Mark Tapscott McCall, Idaho Fred Taylor White Bird, Idaho

MaryLou Taylor Boise, Idaho Stephen Tegtmeyer Springfield, Oregon

Sam Thackeray McCall, Idaho Robin Thomas Seattle, Washington

Ben Thomas McCall, Idaho Jeff Thompson Meridian, Idaho

Garrett Thompson Bruceton Mills, West Virginia Lorraine Thunstorm Missoula, Montana

Nathan Todd McCall, Idaho Craig Tonks Boise, Idaho

Kathleen Torkildson Milwaukee, Wisconsin Rhiannon Touchette Boise, Idaho

Cleo Townsend Plant City, Florida Angie Townsend Portland, Oregon

Allen Traylor Boise, Idaho Jerry Troy Boise, Idaho

Pat Truman Boise, Idaho Thomas Turiano Wilson, Wyoming

Garth Tunipseed Twin Falls, Idaho Amanda Tyler Eagle, Idaho

Sanne Van der Ros Jasper, Alberta Cara Van Valkenburg Boise, Idaho

Justin Venable Smiths Ferry, Idaho Aaron Ventimiglia Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Rodrigo Vergara Bosse Boise, Idaho Monica Villasenor Caldwell, Idaho

Jennifer Vining Boise, Idaho Niki Vogt Vancouver, Washington

Scott Waeschle Olympia, Washington Karen Wagner Boise, Idaho

Edward Wagner Idaho Falls, Idaho Scott Waidelich Boise, Idaho

Pete Walsh Tiverton, Rhode Island Danny Walton Ketchum, Idaho

Luna Wasson Wilson, Wyoming Michele Weaver Oroville, California

John Webster Garden City, Idaho Sue Webster Boise, Idaho

Mathew Weese Eagle, Idaho Allan Weinberger Austin, Texas

Sam Wells Boise, Idaho Josh Wheeler Boise, Idaho

Thomas Whipple Leavenworth, Washington Erin Whitaker San Diego, California

Scotrr White White Salmon, Washington John Wicks Caldwell, Idaho

Jonathan Wiedie Jackson, Wyoming TJ Wilcomb Boise, Idaho

Stephen Wilmeth Riggins, Idaho Kurt Wolf McCall, Idaho

Jeff Wolter McCall, Idaho Finnegan Woodruff Brunswick, Maine

Quinn Woody Meridian, Idaho Austin Woody Laramie, Wyoming

Paul Worth Idaho Falls, Idaho Sarah Worthington Boise, Idaho

James Wright Asheville, North Carolina Preston Wright Las Vegas, Nevada

Ben York Grass Valley, California Mike Young Boise, Idaho

Renee Zettle Boise, Idaho David Zinn Bozeman, Montana