ICYMI – F3 Gold Newark Project Scoping Comments Extended to April 10th.

March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

ICYMI - IN CASE YOU MISSED IT!!Forest Service News ReleaseNewark Project Scoping Comments Submittal Date ExtendedCuster, SD; March 6, 2023 – Due to public requests, the Hell Canyon Ranger District is extending the date to submit Newark Exploratory Drilling Project scoping comments by 30 days.The Newark Exploratory Drilling Project scoping notice was released on February 8, 2023, … Continue reading ICYMI – F3 Gold Newark Project Scoping Comments Extended to April 10th.

Where Did F3 Gold Go? Folks Wanted to KNOW!

February 17, 2023February 23, 20236 Comments

Close to 300 people turned out last night in Custer for the Forest Service's public meeting about F3 Gold's Newark gold exploration project. Almost everybody was against the project! Native people and non-Indian people standing together to protect water! The F3 Gold representatives left early. There will be an extension to the comment period, and … Continue reading Where Did F3 Gold Go? Folks Wanted to KNOW!

A More Nuclear South Dakota? Stop SCR 601 Now!

January 25, 2023January 25, 20231 Comment

ATTENTION!! The Legislature is in session, and one of the items that needs our immediate attention is Senate Concurrent Resolution 601. This SCR asks for a legislative committee to be formed to determine how a nuclear power plant(s) could be established in South Dakota. Email or call your district lawmakers right away and let them know you … Continue reading A More Nuclear South Dakota? Stop SCR 601 Now!

Mining Claims Increased to 228,000 Acres in the Black Hills

January 10, 2023Leave a comment

Happy New Year to you and yours. Looks like we have our work cut out for us in 2023. Our new updated Mining Claims map is now available and we even created a new webpage to make it more easily located. This update now confirms a total of 228,000 acres of active mining claims in the Black Hills as … Continue reading Mining Claims Increased to 228,000 Acres in the Black Hills

We’re Hiring

November 15, 2022February 7, 2023Leave a comment

THESE TWO POSITIONS HAVE BEEN FILLED. TWO POSITIONS ARE NOW OPEN. APPLY NOW! Northern Black Hills Organizer and Indigenous Peoples Organizer Join our team to protect water and prevent large-scale mining in the beautiful and unique Black Hills region. Work with experienced organizers and other professionals to develop new skills and increase existing skills. Job activities will … Continue reading We’re Hiring

One Victory, One Defeat! Powertech is a Nuisance.

August 18, 2022Leave a comment

Great article on people fighting the proposed uranium mining in the Southwestern Black Hills... the battle continues - one victory and one defeat. The victory - Fall River citizens win to get their ordinance on the November ballot that simply says - “URANIUM MINING IS A NUISANCE IN FALL RIVER COUNTY.” The defeat - On … Continue reading One Victory, One Defeat! Powertech is a Nuisance.