Protect Hot Creek Geologic Site
An open pit, cyanide heap leach gold mine adjacent to Hot Creek Geologic Site?
We defeated KORE Mining and the USFS in court. Now it is time to work on permanent protections for the Hot Creek watershed.
Listen to our story featured on the Podcast, Dirtbag Diaries! Click on the photo below to listen.
Artwork by Walker Cahall
Produced by Dirtbag Diaries
Where is Hot Creek?
Hot Creek is located within 10 miles of Mammoth Lakes, California. The proposed site (in yellow) sits adjacent to Hot Creek, a unique geologic site, and is located near the headwaters of the Owens River.
About
On September 27, 2021, the USFS granted Canadian company KORE Mining a Categorical Exclusion (CE) to drill at Hot Creek Geologic Site. After a recent battle in court, the project has been halted! Click to learn more about our recent win in court, KORE Mining, what’s at risk, and how you can help protect this fragile ecosystem.
How Can You Help?
Subscribe to our newsletter and learn about upcoming protests and events!