Welcome to East Bay Prospectors
Welcome to the East Bay Prospectors website!
We are an official chapter of the Gold Prospectors Association of America (GPAA), founded in March 2009.
If you are interested in gold prospecting, small-scale mining, or treasure hunting, we invite you to join us. Come to a few meetings, meet the members, and see how you like the club.
East Bay Prospectors is incorporated as a California 501(c)(3) non-profit organization under the name EB Prospectors.
Membership Dues
As of January 2020, East Bay Prospectors members voted to establish an annual dues system to help cover expected major expenses, including road repair issues affecting access to three of our claims.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Annual Dues | $50 per member, couple, or family |
| Approved | Voted on by the membership during the January 2020 meeting |
| Purpose | To help cover club expenses, including road repair issues affecting access to club claims |
In the past, East Bay Prospectors was a dues-free club and hopes to return to that structure if possible.
Mission Statement
East Bay Prospectors is dedicated to providing education, support, and increased public awareness of prospecting and mining while maintaining responsible environmental conservation.
Our purpose is to educate and support individuals, groups, organizations, and anyone interested in environmentally responsible practices related to gold prospecting, small-scale gold mining, and treasure hunting.
These goals are accomplished through training and education focused on the legal location and recovery of minerals and treasures while preserving wildlife habitat and protecting the environment where these activities occur.
Training and education may include demonstrations, lectures, meetings, and field outings at locations approved by the Board of Directors and club members, including public lands and locations where mineral rights have been secured.
Latest Club Information
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