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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance
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Protecting Black Hills water from radioactive and destructive mining ~ Since 2009. www.bhcleanwateralliance.org
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Great news! Thanks to your incredible support, we've reached our $10,000 matching grant goal! Your generosity truly makes a difference and helps us continue working tirelessly to protect Black Hills Water. We're grateful to have such a passionate community supporting us.
Thank you!
November 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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SAVE the BLACK HILLS ~ Dinner & Info
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL
Nov. 17, Dec. 1, Dec. 8; 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Minneluzahan Senior Center, 315 N. 4th St., Rapid City, SD.
Enjoy a hot, nutritious meal and learn more about protecting Black Hills’ land and water from radioactive and destructive mining.
November 7, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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October 31, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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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
October 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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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
October 2, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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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
August 20, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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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!
August 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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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.
July 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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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
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July 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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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
July 21, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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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
July 14, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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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
July 8, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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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.
July 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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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.
July 2, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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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
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July 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS PROJECT AND HOW TO COMMENT, GO TO OUR WEBSITE AT
bhcleanwateralliance.org/.../federal-...
June 27, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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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...
June 11, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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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
June 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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We are planning a benefit concert and would love to know who you want to see!? Let us know in the comments.
May 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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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
May 17, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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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...
May 16, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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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....
May 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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🚨URGENT POWER HOUR🚨
Register for the Zoom: bit.ly/No-drilling
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May 13, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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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/
May 8, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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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...
May 6, 2025 at 10:03 PM