NWGPA
The NorthWest Gold Prospectors Association
Who we are!
We are the NorthWest Gold Prospectors Association, a non-profit gold prospecting club dedicated to promote the hobby of recreational gold prospecting and small scale mining.
We organized in February 1996 and are 450 members and 450 additional on our emailing list strong and growing by the month. We helped start a Clearwater Chapter in the Lewiston-Orofino Area. Please take time to review our Membership Application & our Standing Rules and Code of Ethics. We would like to WELCOME you as a new member.
We hold monthly meetings throughout the year on the second Thursday of the month and have outings the weekend following the meeting between May and September. We share knowledge and experience and have a great time in doing so. We have 12 gold claims that are open to the members and are actively pursuing the acquisition of additional claims. Some of our members open their personal claims to the membership.
Eagle City Park is available to club members for our monthly outings at no charge for day use. If you plan to camp during the outing, the reduced fee is $20 for families and individuals for the whole weekend, including Friday for setup.
The Park is also open to families and individuals during non-outing weekends. The fee is $20 per family per day or $30 for the weekend including Friday night setup. Weekly fee is $100 and monthly fee is $300.
Unless otherwise noted, the NorthWest Gold Prospectors meet at 7:00PM on the second Thursday of each month at the Hayden Eagles located at 1520 W Wyoming Ave, Hayden, ID just east of Ramsey Road & Wyoming Ave. Adult beverages are available and baked goods are donated by the members and are served at the meetings. Exciting and informative programs are presented by members and guest speakers.
The members bring and donate items for our raffles. Items range from a can of beans to gold nuggets. Raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Every person who signs in will be given a ticket for a surprise door prize drawing.
Outings are held at Eagle City Park the weekend following the monthly meetings between May and September unless otherwise announced at the meeting and in the Nugget News. A potluck dinner is held on Saturday afternoon at 4:00PM during the outing. Bring your table service, beverage and a dish or two. You do not have to participate in the outing to attend the potluck.
Annual Membership Fees: $30 to JOIN and $25 to RENEW!
GPA Officers & Board of Directors contact information: Click HERE.
For more information call: President @ 208-262-6518 or email bob@goldfeverminingsupply.com
Why not join us and have fun!
Club Rules & Code of Ethics
Prospectors Rules & Code of Ethics
Rules
1. The use of alcohol on Association outings should be limited and prudent.
2. Smoking will not be permitted at Association meetings or activities unless held in the open air. DO NOT throw butts on the ground.
3. Members are expected to adhere to the Association’s Code of Ethics while prospecting / mining.
4. Members are expected to conduct themselves at all times in accordance with the laws of the land and with reasonable moral behavior.
5. Violation of Standing Rules will result in disciplinary action as determined by the Executive Board of Officers.
6. The President, Vice-President or their appointed spokesperson(s) are the only people authorized to speak on behalf of the NWGPA.
7. Regular monthly meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00PM at the designated place.
8. Fun must be had by all. Copies of the NWGPA By-Laws are available upon request.
Code of Ethics
1. Know and obey the laws, rules and regulations pertaining to mining.
2. Respect private property and mining claims of others. Get Permission First!
3. Conduct your mining activity in a manner that will cause minimal disturbance to others.
4. Plan your operation prior to proceeding to ensure minimal environmental impact and erosion.
5. Restore the area to it’s original or better condition when finished with your operation.
6. NEVER disrupt or damage wildlife breeding sites, even if it’s legal to do so.
7. Remove all trash and debris found in and around all streams, rivers and campsites.
8. Keep your equipment maintained and in peak operating condition.
9. Use extreme caution when using petroleum products around waterways.
10. MINE SAFELY! No amount of gold is worth your life or the life of others.
VIOLATIONS OF THE ABOVE REFLECT ON ALL OF US.
