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Local miner urges borough to note state mining rules in proposed Cache Creek subdivision regulations
Summary
A resident with long-standing mining claims urged the Matanuska-Susitna Borough planning commission to include language in Cache Creek subdivision rules advising prospective developers to consult the Alaska Department of Natural Resources and follow state mining regulations.
David Palmer spoke during audience participation at the Aug. 4, 2025 Matanuska-Susitna Borough Planning Commission meeting to urge the borough to add miner-specific guidance to proposed Cache Creek Subdivision rules.
Palmer said he holds five claims adjacent to patented mining parcels in Cache Creek that were formerly state land.…
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