Black Hills Clean Water Alliance
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Protecting Black Hills water from radioactive and destructive mining ~ Since 2009. www.bhcleanwateralliance.org
This is a great article to read for an update and overview of the Oct. Jinx project. The Federal comment period for this project is open right now. The deadline is March 3 at 11:59 pm (MT). Go to our website for more info and links to the official FS comment page.
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Activists Speak Out Against Proposed Exploratory Uranium Drilling near 7,000+ Year Old Historical Site - The Rapid City Post
BLACK HILLS, SD — A proposed exploratory mining operation dubbed “October Jinx”, conducted by Canadian-based company “Clean Nuclear Energy Corporation”
rapidcitypost.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:52 AM
This is a great article to read for an update and overview of the Oct. Jinx project. The Federal comment period for this project is open right now. The deadline is March 3 at 11:59 pm (MT). Go to our website for more info and links to the official FS comment page.
rapidcitypost.com/groups-speak...
rapidcitypost.com/groups-speak...
The HB 1273 hearing will be on 2/12, 7:45 am (CT). To give testimony, click link. sdlegislature.gov/testify/302537
On the top of the page, Check ✓ Written to give testimony for the formal record. STAY ON TOPIC of HB 1273. Learn more: bhcleanwateralliance.org/.../state-le...
Before 5:00 pm (MT)TODAY
On the top of the page, Check ✓ Written to give testimony for the formal record. STAY ON TOPIC of HB 1273. Learn more: bhcleanwateralliance.org/.../state-le...
Before 5:00 pm (MT)TODAY
South Dakota Legislature
sdlegislature.gov
February 10, 2026 at 9:39 PM
The HB 1273 hearing will be on 2/12, 7:45 am (CT). To give testimony, click link. sdlegislature.gov/testify/302537
On the top of the page, Check ✓ Written to give testimony for the formal record. STAY ON TOPIC of HB 1273. Learn more: bhcleanwateralliance.org/.../state-le...
Before 5:00 pm (MT)TODAY
On the top of the page, Check ✓ Written to give testimony for the formal record. STAY ON TOPIC of HB 1273. Learn more: bhcleanwateralliance.org/.../state-le...
Before 5:00 pm (MT)TODAY
Immediate Action! TWO WAYS TO SUPPORT HB 1273
IT'S TIME!! Click here to read all about HB 1273, and find the links to send emails to the committee and to your district Reps and Legislators. And more information about traveling to Pierre: bhcleanwateralliance.org/.../state-le...
IT'S TIME!! Click here to read all about HB 1273, and find the links to send emails to the committee and to your district Reps and Legislators. And more information about traveling to Pierre: bhcleanwateralliance.org/.../state-le...
February 10, 2026 at 3:55 AM
Immediate Action! TWO WAYS TO SUPPORT HB 1273
IT'S TIME!! Click here to read all about HB 1273, and find the links to send emails to the committee and to your district Reps and Legislators. And more information about traveling to Pierre: bhcleanwateralliance.org/.../state-le...
IT'S TIME!! Click here to read all about HB 1273, and find the links to send emails to the committee and to your district Reps and Legislators. And more information about traveling to Pierre: bhcleanwateralliance.org/.../state-le...
House Bill 1273 would revise mining statutes to provide greater protection from projects that mine limestone, lithium, sand, gravel, and other materials. Read the HB 1273 in full here: sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill...
For more info: bhcleanwateralliance.org/public-heari...
For more info: bhcleanwateralliance.org/public-heari...
February 6, 2026 at 1:56 AM
House Bill 1273 would revise mining statutes to provide greater protection from projects that mine limestone, lithium, sand, gravel, and other materials. Read the HB 1273 in full here: sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill...
For more info: bhcleanwateralliance.org/public-heari...
For more info: bhcleanwateralliance.org/public-heari...
Save the Date! We're excited to celebrate World Water Day on March 28th this year. Be sure to mark your calendar and join us for our biggest event of the year — we can't wait to see you there!
February 4, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Save the Date! We're excited to celebrate World Water Day on March 28th this year. Be sure to mark your calendar and join us for our biggest event of the year — we can't wait to see you there!
ATTENTION: Comment Period Now Open!
The October Jinx uranium exploration project threatens the integrity of Craven Canyon. Deadline: March 3, 2026, at 11:59 pm (CST) to submit comments. Read more about the proposed project and how to comment at:
bhcleanwateralliance.org/october-jinx...
The October Jinx uranium exploration project threatens the integrity of Craven Canyon. Deadline: March 3, 2026, at 11:59 pm (CST) to submit comments. Read more about the proposed project and how to comment at:
bhcleanwateralliance.org/october-jinx...
February 2, 2026 at 9:15 PM
ATTENTION: Comment Period Now Open!
The October Jinx uranium exploration project threatens the integrity of Craven Canyon. Deadline: March 3, 2026, at 11:59 pm (CST) to submit comments. Read more about the proposed project and how to comment at:
bhcleanwateralliance.org/october-jinx...
The October Jinx uranium exploration project threatens the integrity of Craven Canyon. Deadline: March 3, 2026, at 11:59 pm (CST) to submit comments. Read more about the proposed project and how to comment at:
bhcleanwateralliance.org/october-jinx...
This important update was written by Rebecca Terk, an organizer with Dakota Rural Action who has been assisting intervenors through the permit hearing process. READ FULL OP-ED: www.thedakotascout.com/p/viewpoint-...
VIEWPOINT | South Dakota decision makers put uranium prospects before Black Hills residents, tribes
Guest column by Rebecca Terk, Dakota Rural Action
www.thedakotascout.com
January 22, 2026 at 8:41 PM
This important update was written by Rebecca Terk, an organizer with Dakota Rural Action who has been assisting intervenors through the permit hearing process. READ FULL OP-ED: www.thedakotascout.com/p/viewpoint-...
Numerous landowners alarmed recently when a mining company proposed buying their land for a limestone mine.
READ FULL ARTICLE, BH PIONEER:
www.bhpioneer.com/local_news/e...
READ FULL ARTICLE, BH PIONEER:
www.bhpioneer.com/local_news/e...
Extent of mining land ownership alarms residents
STURGIS — Numerous landowners were alarmed recently when a mining company proposed to buy their land for a limestone mine. It soon became apparent that mining companies have gradually purchased
www.bhpioneer.com
January 21, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Numerous landowners alarmed recently when a mining company proposed buying their land for a limestone mine.
READ FULL ARTICLE, BH PIONEER:
www.bhpioneer.com/local_news/e...
READ FULL ARTICLE, BH PIONEER:
www.bhpioneer.com/local_news/e...
The legislative session will include several mining-related bills. Your comments and testimony are crucial for these bills in the House and Senate Committees. YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER AT LEAST 24 HOURS BEFORE THE MEETING to testify! See article for info/links.
southdakotasearchlight.com/briefs/regis...
southdakotasearchlight.com/briefs/regis...
Registration now required for public to testify at SD legislative committees • South Dakota Searchlight
People planning to testify at legislative committee hearings during the 2026 South Dakota legislative session must pre-register.
southdakotasearchlight.com
January 20, 2026 at 11:19 PM
The legislative session will include several mining-related bills. Your comments and testimony are crucial for these bills in the House and Senate Committees. YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER AT LEAST 24 HOURS BEFORE THE MEETING to testify! See article for info/links.
southdakotasearchlight.com/briefs/regis...
southdakotasearchlight.com/briefs/regis...
For Immediate Release:
Did Pete Lien & Sons Sell out?
Is Pete Lien & Sons actually part of a much larger company? Are they a subsidiary of a multi-billion-dollar company rather than just a local, family-run business? We have questions. Read all about it here: wp.me/p8vQtg-5kW
Did Pete Lien & Sons Sell out?
Is Pete Lien & Sons actually part of a much larger company? Are they a subsidiary of a multi-billion-dollar company rather than just a local, family-run business? We have questions. Read all about it here: wp.me/p8vQtg-5kW
January 8, 2026 at 6:53 PM
For Immediate Release:
Did Pete Lien & Sons Sell out?
Is Pete Lien & Sons actually part of a much larger company? Are they a subsidiary of a multi-billion-dollar company rather than just a local, family-run business? We have questions. Read all about it here: wp.me/p8vQtg-5kW
Did Pete Lien & Sons Sell out?
Is Pete Lien & Sons actually part of a much larger company? Are they a subsidiary of a multi-billion-dollar company rather than just a local, family-run business? We have questions. Read all about it here: wp.me/p8vQtg-5kW
Piedmont (Foothills Area) Pre-Legislative Cracker-barrel
Jan 10, 2026, at 1:30 PM – 4 pm (MT) Piedmont American Legion Post 311. Organized in response to concerns about proposed sand/gravel mining in Piedmont. The public is invited to ask questions and share feedback with their representatives.
Jan 10, 2026, at 1:30 PM – 4 pm (MT) Piedmont American Legion Post 311. Organized in response to concerns about proposed sand/gravel mining in Piedmont. The public is invited to ask questions and share feedback with their representatives.
January 7, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Piedmont (Foothills Area) Pre-Legislative Cracker-barrel
Jan 10, 2026, at 1:30 PM – 4 pm (MT) Piedmont American Legion Post 311. Organized in response to concerns about proposed sand/gravel mining in Piedmont. The public is invited to ask questions and share feedback with their representatives.
Jan 10, 2026, at 1:30 PM – 4 pm (MT) Piedmont American Legion Post 311. Organized in response to concerns about proposed sand/gravel mining in Piedmont. The public is invited to ask questions and share feedback with their representatives.
ATTENTION: Important Pre-hearing regarding permit for exploratory uranium drilling near Craven Canyon. This hearing is in Pierre, Tuesday, Jan. 6th. 11:00 am Central Time.
January 5, 2026 at 5:44 PM
ATTENTION: Important Pre-hearing regarding permit for exploratory uranium drilling near Craven Canyon. This hearing is in Pierre, Tuesday, Jan. 6th. 11:00 am Central Time.
ATTENTION! GET READY! ANOTHER COMMENT PERIOD TO OPEN SOON!
Visit our website for more information on this project and follow us on social media to stay up to date. www.bhcleanwateralliance.org
Visit our website for more information on this project and follow us on social media to stay up to date. www.bhcleanwateralliance.org
December 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
ATTENTION! GET READY! ANOTHER COMMENT PERIOD TO OPEN SOON!
Visit our website for more information on this project and follow us on social media to stay up to date. www.bhcleanwateralliance.org
Visit our website for more information on this project and follow us on social media to stay up to date. www.bhcleanwateralliance.org
Happy Holidays!
With Gratitude,
Black Hills Clean Water Alliance
❄️💧🌏✨🌧☃️🐟💙
www.bhcleanwateralliance.org
With Gratitude,
Black Hills Clean Water Alliance
❄️💧🌏✨🌧☃️🐟💙
www.bhcleanwateralliance.org
December 24, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Happy Holidays!
With Gratitude,
Black Hills Clean Water Alliance
❄️💧🌏✨🌧☃️🐟💙
www.bhcleanwateralliance.org
With Gratitude,
Black Hills Clean Water Alliance
❄️💧🌏✨🌧☃️🐟💙
www.bhcleanwateralliance.org
URGENT! SIGN-ON LETTER
Tell your Reps to vote NO on H.R. 1366, the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act. act.earthworks.org/page/89807/a...
Tell your Reps to vote NO on H.R. 1366, the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act. act.earthworks.org/page/89807/a...
Oppose the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act
The Mining Regulatory Clarity Act (S. 544 / H.R. 1366) would take us in the wrong direction—undermining existing safeguards and giving mining corporations even more power at the expense of taxpayers, ...
act.earthworks.org
December 16, 2025 at 12:10 AM
URGENT! SIGN-ON LETTER
Tell your Reps to vote NO on H.R. 1366, the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act. act.earthworks.org/page/89807/a...
Tell your Reps to vote NO on H.R. 1366, the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act. act.earthworks.org/page/89807/a...
SIGN THE PETITION: PROTECT SACRED SITE PE’SLA - DENY THE DRILLING PERMIT TO PETE LIEN & SONS
tinyurl.com/4uz8zdvh
tinyurl.com/4uz8zdvh
PROTECT SACRED SITE PE’SLA
Sign this petition to protect sacred site Pe'Sla: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/add-your-name-protect-sacred-site-pesla
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December 13, 2025 at 1:37 AM
SIGN THE PETITION: PROTECT SACRED SITE PE’SLA - DENY THE DRILLING PERMIT TO PETE LIEN & SONS
tinyurl.com/4uz8zdvh
tinyurl.com/4uz8zdvh
HEADS UP ALONG I-90
IS MINING TRYING TO START IN YOUR AREA?
We need to raise awareness and advocate for changes to state law. We also need to communicate with each other to protect our water, land, and communities from suspicious activities related to these projects.
www.bhcleanwateralliance.org
IS MINING TRYING TO START IN YOUR AREA?
We need to raise awareness and advocate for changes to state law. We also need to communicate with each other to protect our water, land, and communities from suspicious activities related to these projects.
www.bhcleanwateralliance.org
December 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM
HEADS UP ALONG I-90
IS MINING TRYING TO START IN YOUR AREA?
We need to raise awareness and advocate for changes to state law. We also need to communicate with each other to protect our water, land, and communities from suspicious activities related to these projects.
www.bhcleanwateralliance.org
IS MINING TRYING TO START IN YOUR AREA?
We need to raise awareness and advocate for changes to state law. We also need to communicate with each other to protect our water, land, and communities from suspicious activities related to these projects.
www.bhcleanwateralliance.org
Reminder. Join BHCWA and the Coup Council tomorrow for Dinner & Info. 5:30 pm - &:00 pm.
November 30, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Reminder. Join BHCWA and the Coup Council tomorrow for Dinner & Info. 5:30 pm - &:00 pm.
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!
Thank you!
November 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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!
Thank you!
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.
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
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.
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.
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...
bhcleanwateralliance.org/data-centers...
DATA CENTERS: MYTH VS. FACT
Data centers are a big issue across the United States – and that issue has come to the Black Hills. There are at least two active proposals to build data centers in Rapid City, and rumblings …
bhcleanwateralliance.org
October 29, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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...
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
tinyurl.com/jvf8axk9
October 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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
tinyurl.com/jvf8axk9