The No Casino in Plymouth (NCIP) website is currently being reorganized to provide easier access to the enormous quantity of data that has been generated since the issue of Indian Gaming first surfaced in April of 2003. The issues involved are complex and can be confusing to someone not deeply involved with the specifics of Plymouth and the Ione Band of Miwoks. Our intent is to provide a quick look overview and explanation of the general issues involved. Subsequent sections of the website will then provide detailed information on specific issues. Each section will contain an index or archive of the documents created by the various entities involved in this process. Any remaining important documents not already posted will have their own archive section for reference purposes.

Reworked sections of the Website are indicated by BLUE in the navigation box on the left while older sections are referenced by RED. The older website pages which contain much of the same data, albeit in a less user friendly format, will remain intact until the changeover is complete.

To move between pages, simply click on the BLUE Page Titles in the LT BLUE box at the left of each page.

-OVERVIEW: Contains a short summary of the issues in play and the reasons why No Casino in Plymouth’s (NCIP) feels that the Ione Band of Miwoks should be prohibited from building a gaming facility in our community. Subsequent sections will deal with the subject matter raised in this section in considerable detail.

-INDIAN GAMING LAW:A easily readable and understandable explanation of Indian Gaming Law and its effects on California’s Communities as well as a copy of IGRA 25 CFR Part 151 for reference.

-NEWSLETTERS:A series of periodical newsletters design to update and inform the citizens of the community who may not have access to or be comfortable using the Internet.

-STATUS: contains a quick overview of the current developments concerning the proposed casino in Plymouth.

-BASIS FOR OPPOSITION:If you want to understand the facts concerning Plymouth, then read this section which contains a detailed synopsis of the significant issues which form a logical basis for the opposition to the proposed casino.

-Draft EIS (Environmental Impact Statement):A copy of the document submitted by NCIP to the regional Office of the BIA concerning the Ione Band of Miwok's recently released Draft EIS. This document delineates the numerous falsehoods, iaccuracies, and deficiencies of the Tribe's Draft EIS. Also provided is a link to a similar document submitted by Amador County.

-HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: contains a brief overview of California's Indian and Tribal Gamingt History.

-NEGATIVE IMPACTS: contains detailed information on the numerous negative impacts resulting from casino development.

-ARCHIVE GOV. POSITIONS:has the official detailed position stated in letters written by the governmental bodies involved with the process.

-DOCUMENTS OF INTEREST:is divided into several sections, that deal with the MSA, the Dept. of Interior Investigation or other material that is relevent to the proposed casino or has previously appeared in other sections of this website and is being retained for reference purposes.

-WHAT YOU CAN DO: offers suggestions on how to become involved and make your voice heard.

-RELATED LINKS: is a short list of related Internet sites.