There are at least two active proposals to build data centers in Rapid City, with rumblings of more to come. Visit our website's Myth & Fact: Data Centers to learn more about how data centers affect communities. bhcleanwateralliance.org/data-centers...

While the nuclear industry often promotes nuclear energy as a “clean” energy source, it poses significant environmental and health risks at every stage of the nuclear process. Learn more about the impacts, dangers, and risks of nuclear energy and uranium mining, go to: tinyurl.com/jvf8axk9

Exciting news: We are over halfway to our $10,000 MATCHING GRANT goal! Your donation will help us continue our work to protect Black Hills Water from destructive mining. Every contribution made will be doubled! It's a win-win! We appreciate your support! DONATE HERE: tinyurl.com/3fyf2h5w

Wharf Gold mine in Lead, SD, is the only large-scale mine in the Black Hills, and — by itself — it is the largest toxic emitter in South Dakota according to data released by the EPA's annual Toxic Release Inventory (TRI). READ FULL: www.sdnewswatch.org/epa-toxic-re...

MATCHING GRANT MEANS YOUR DOLLARS GO FARTHER! We have been given a matching grant of $10,000. Send what you can today, and your contribution will be doubled — it’s a two-for-one! Thank you for your continued support! DONATE TODAY: tinyurl.com/44eu966n FOR MORE INFO: www.bhcleanwateralliance.org

"These impacts can be long term and make it so that tourism and outdoor recreation is negatively impacted,” said Lilias Jarding, executive director of the BHCWA. “Our enjoyment of the Black Hills as a peaceful place, a sacred place, is disturbed.” abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory...

UPDATE ON MOTIONS AND PRE-HEARING/HEARING From the SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD OF MINERALS AND ENVIRONMENT (DANR) in the matter of CNEC ENERGY CORP’s Uranium Exploration permit application to drill on state land. FOLLOW US TO STAY UP TO DATE!

As part of our mission to protect Black Hills land and water, we are proud to participate in the Adopt-A-Highway program. It is a great way to get out in the Hills and enjoy the fresh morning air and beautiful wildflowers while helping to keep the sacred HeSapa water clean.

1,774 comments (and counting) submitted, with the majority opposing the project. Thanks to all organizations and individuals who shared our posts and helped spread the word. It truly takes us all. Keep following us for updates. Support this critical work with a donation tinyurl.com/5d7ucnwj

THESE ARE THE FINAL HOURS! Submit YOUR comment before TONIGHT, July 21, 2025, at 11:59 PM (MT) Scan the QR Code to go to the official Forest Service comment page and complete the brief form. BHNF Comment page: cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public/Comme... For more information: www.bhcleanwateralliance.org

UPDATE 1022 Comments on Ponderosa Exploration Drilling Project! Comments are due by July 21, 2025 - 11:59 PM (MT) Go to the Forest Service Comment page: cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public/Comme... For more information, visit our website at www.bhcleanwateralliance.org

UPDATE 984 comments on Ponderosa Exploration Drilling Project! Let’s Keep It Going! Comments are due by July 21, 2025, at 11:59 PM (MT) For more information on the proposed Ponderosa gold drilling project and for a link to submit a comment, please visit our website at www.bhcleanwateralliance.org

Join Us Tonight 6 pm (MT). Register with the link below or join Live on FB. Thank you Honor the Earth for hosting us again, and helping spread the word to protect the sacred HeSapa. ❤️🙏🏽✨💧 Register here: bit.ly/He-Sapa Or join Live on FB.

Thank you Honor the Earth for hosting us again, and helping spread the word to protect the sacred HeSapa. ❤️🙏🏽✨💧 Register here: bit.ly/He-Sapa Or join Live on FB.

856 comments on Ponderosa Exploration Drilling Project Let’s Keep It Going! For more information on the proposed Ponderosa gold drilling project and for a link to submit a comment, visit our website at www.bhcleanwateralliance.org Support this critical work: tinyurl.com/5d7ucnwj

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS PROJECT AND HOW TO COMMENT, GO TO OUR WEBSITE AT bhcleanwateralliance.org/.../federal-...

ATTENTION! PONDEROSA PROJECT COMMENT PERIOD OPEN. The Northern Hills District of BH National Forest released info for the proposed Ponderosa gold drilling project, with a 30-day comment period. Comments are due by July 21, 2025, at 11:59 PM (MST) MORE INFO AND COMMENT LINK: tinyurl.com/rkajjbuw

Heads Up! Two actions by the federal government over the last few weeks could impact our work in the Black Hills, particularly around uranium mining. Please read all about both Federal Actions on our website and follow us to stay up to date! tinyurl.com/yz2uvrde

The Ponderosa gold exploration drilling project in the northern Black Hills is not "On Hold" anymore. Instead, the project application process is active, according to the BHNF. READ ALL ABOUT IT HERE: bhcleanwateralliance.org/gold/solitar...

Could you help us? We face an unprecedented push for new mining with reduced regulatory oversight. Join the fight with a donation. Your contribution goes directly toward our efforts TO PROTECT BLACK HILLS WATER FROM DESTRUCTIVE MINING. Thank you. DONATE HERE: tinyurl.com/2f6p8dfj

We are planning a benefit concert and would love to know who you want to see!? Let us know in the comments.

We are thrilled to share that in just 37 days, the Forest Service received 1924 comments, and counting! BHCWA team extends a heartfelt thank you for your passion and engagement during these comment periods. Follow us to stay up to date! www.bhcleanwateralliance.org

IT’S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN! You have until 11:59 pm (MT) TONIGHT to submit your comment regarding the Rochford Mineral Drilling Project. Please send your comments to the FS at this link: cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public//Comm... For more info: bhcleanwateralliance.org/graphite-min...

The ONLY reason for an exploration drilling project is to identify mineral deposits and start mining. STOP MINING BEFORE IT STARTS! Comments due May 16th at 11:59 pm (MT). For more info: bhcleanwateralliance.org/graphite-min... For Forest Service Comment Page: cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public//Comm....

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URGENT DEADLINE MAY 14! Say NO to URANIUM EXPLORATION near Craven Canyon!! Tomorrow is the last day to send your public comments to the State. Go to our website to learn how to intervene or send a public state comment. bhcleanwateralliance.org/chord-project/

Only 5 days to go!! TWO sacred sites are currently under attack from mining companies! NO to drilling for URANIUM near CRAVEN CANYON! State comment page link: tinyurl.com/nj3vwy8u Intervener letters MUST BE MAILED! Try to send no later than Friday, May 9. bhcleanwateralliance.org/chord-project/

The comment period for Pete Lien and Sons, Rochford Mineral Exploratory Drilling Project #67838, graphite exploration, has been EXTENDED one week. New deadline May 16! Go to our website to learn how to comment: bhcleanwateralliance.org/graphite-min...

Good article that includes how to comment on both the Pe'Sla and Craven Canyon projects. proposals.https://tinyurl.com/3k9v8ssy

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🚨 The Rochford Mineral Drilling Project Threatens Pe’ Sla. Also, this project is located in the Rapid Creek Watershed. Protect this sacred site, and the future of Black Hills Water. Go to www.bhcleanwateralliance.org to learn how to send a comment to the Forest Service.

Today and every day! Happy Earth Day!

CHORD PROJECT - CRAVEN CANYON - UPDATE! Deadline to submit letters to South Dakota DANR’s “Minerals, Mining, and Superfund Program” to intervene, comment, and/or push for a change of venue to Fall River County is due Wednesday, May 14th. MORE INFO HERE: bhcleanwateralliance.org/chord-project/

PROTECT PE' SLA WHAT CAN I DO? COMMENT! Public comments are due on Friday, May 9. You only have 22 days to send your comments about this project to the Forest Service! For more info and links to comment: bhcleanwateralliance.org/.../breaking...

Together, let’s protect our land, environment, and our most precious resource: WATER! bhcleanwateralliance.org/donate/

For more information about this project and all links to comment page and reading room, go to: bhcleanwateralliance.org/graphite-min... Our blog post includes information about how and where to make your public comment. Thank you!

ATTENTION! CALL TO ACTION! Public comments are due on Friday, May 9! A new and troubling exploratory GRAPHITE drilling project called the Rochford Mineral Exploratory Drilling Project has been proposed in the central Black Hills. For links and Info go to: bhcleanwateralliance.org/graphite-min...

BHCWA will be hosting a one-day follow-up meeting to the "Protecting the Black Hills from Mining Summit 2024" You must register to attend. Registration is FREE, but space is limited. For more information and to register, go to: www.bhcleanwateralliance.org

Happy International Beaver Day! 💦🦫 Learn how beavers are crucial "ecosystem engineers" that significantly impact their environment, enhancing biodiversity, mitigating flooding and droughts, improving water quality, and even potentially aiding in wildfire prevention. youtu.be/Wr0k0X3IQEw?...

Update: Dewey-Burdock Uranium A lot of interesting developments have occurred recently on the proposed Dewey-Burdock uranium mine in the southwestern Black Hills. READ MORE BELOW bhcleanwateralliance.org/dewey-burdoc...

Happy First Day of Spring! We look forward to seeing you at World Water Day, Sat, March 22 from 1 pm - 4 pm at Hay Camp Brewing Co, 601 Kansas City St, Rapid City. Huge Shoutout to all those who donated! You make this all possible. Thank You. See all the Silent Auction items at wp.me/P8vQtg-4oS

Four days left before we gather at Hay Camp Brewing Co, at 601 Kansas City St. for our annual WWD'25 & Silent Auction this Saturday! Check out our program, and check out some of the awesome auction at: bhcleanwateralliance.org/wwd25

Dakota Gold is proposing a large-scale mine on privately controlled land around Richmond Hill. Richmond Hill is by the existing Wharf Mine near Lead in the northern Black Hills. Read All About It Here: bhcleanwateralliance.org/2025/03/12/n...

Good News! HCR 6010 MOVES FORWARD! CONTACT COMMITTEE MEMBERS BEFORE MARCH 4TH and ask for their SUPPORT FOR HCR6010. For more info, all links and email addresses go to: bhcleanwateralliance.org/public-heari...

UPDATE: The HEARING for HCR6010 WAS MOVED to Thursday, Feb 20TH = TAKE ACTION NOW ON HCR 6010 before noon and no later than 4:00 pm (MT) Wed., Feb. 19th. Don’t wait until Thursday, as the Committee meets at 7:30-9:45 AM CST. For more info and links go to: bhcleanwateralliance.org/public-heari...

HOUSE BILL 1258 DIES IN COMMITTEE BY ONE VOTE Here is the webpage with more information, including how each person voted. sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill... Thank you for your work to support HB 1258!

URGENT – PHONE CALLS NEEDED BY TUESDAY, FEB. 18 Call: 202-208-3100 option 3. Keep trying, they have been flooded by calls. CALL THE DEPT. OF THE INTERIOR Secretary Doug Burgum AND TELL THEM TO RETAIN PROTECTIONS FOR THE PACTOLA-RAPID CREEK MINERAL WITHDRAWAL. INFO bhcleanwateralliance.org/gold/

NEW! LAST-MINUTE ACTION NEEDED ASAP OR SOONER! SUPPORT HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 6010 FOLLOW LINK TO SUPPORT ASAP. THE HEARING FOR HCR6010 IS AT 6:45 AM (MT) THURS 2/13 DO IT before noon on Wednesday (tomorrow) is the best. No later than 4:00 tomorrow. bhcleanwateralliance.org/public-heari...

Support HB1258 Before Wed. February 12 at 12NOON. The bill will be heard early Thursday morning. Contact committee members and your legislators and tell them to support HB1258. sdlegislature.gov/Session/Comm... For LINKs and INFO, go to our FACTSHEET at: bhcleanwateralliance.org/public-heari...