The Pactola Reservoir-Rapid Creek Watershed mineral withdrawal was hard-won this past December.  Now it’s under threat (already).  We need people to call the Department of the Interior in Washington, DC, in the next couple days to defend the Pactola – Rapid Creek mineral withdrawal!

DEFEND THE WITHDRAWAL!

Call 202-208-3100, option 3.  Keep trying as they are being flooded with calls!

Tell them:

• Your name and town or community
• That you support the Pactola – Rapid Creek mineral withdrawal in the Black Hills
• That you want the Department of the Interior to continue supporting the withdrawal

Add information such as one or two of the following —

• That this withdrawal has huge public support.
• That the Black Hills are unique in the world and need protection.
• That the withdrawal protects a vibrant outdoor recreation area.
• That the withdrawal protects the water supply for Ellsworth Air Force Base and Rapid City

What Is the Pactola – Rapid Creek Mineral Withdrawal?

Pactola Reservoir is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota and is feed by the upper Rapid Creek watershed.

A mineral withdrawal REMOVES the possibility of exploration drilling or mining in an area.  So the Pactola – Rapid Creek mineral withdrawal STOPS potential exploration drilling or mining on over 20,000 acres of the Black Hills for 20 years.  Specifically, this stops the Jenny Gulch gold drilling project from moving forward. 

Your calls are needed by Tuesday, February 18.  Call 202-208-3100, option 3 TODAY.  There’s no time to lose!  And remember to keep trying to get through!

For more information, see bhcleanwateralliance.org/gold/

Thank You!