My name is Gerry Moffatt. I am Scottish filmmaker, Idaho resident of 32 years and expedition leader for National Geographic. I first kayaked the South Fork of the Salmon river in 1989 when I arrived in Idaho from Nepal. 

It is my strong opinion we need to preserve and protect this natural resource from the impact of mining and protect it for the long term benefit of global sustainability and the generations to come, not the short term financial gain of corporation and a few individuals.  The world doesn't need anymore gold. It is our responsibility as stewards of the planet to protect what we have been given. The risks to the south fork water shed far outweigh any financial profits.   

Think about what you are doing.

Gerry Moffatt