As you may be aware, POWERTECH, (USA) INC. submitted two applications for water rights permits (Appl. No. 2915-2 and Appl. No. 2914-2), which the state Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) received on June 24, 2026. The state didn’t make the applications public until October 27, at which time the public was given only … Continue reading Urgent Action Alert! Help Protect two Aquifers in the Black Hills from Uranium Mining. Comment period ends on November 9.
GOOD NEWS! HUGE DROP IN THE NUMBER OF ACTIVE MINING CLAIMS IN THE BLACK HILLS! Something important is changing in the Black Hills – something that we’re very happy to report. Between September 2025 and July 2026, the number of active mining claims in the Black Hills dropped by 20%! There are now 9,973 active … Continue reading Mapping Claims Update
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 … Continue reading EMERGENCY – NEED PHONE CALLS BY TUESDAY, FEB. 18!
The two-and-a-half-day Protecting the Black Hills from Mining Summit, held on August 20 - 22, was a huge success and received rave reviews. Over 90 people registered to hear 18 speakers give presentations about the past, present, and future of the Black Hills and how we must work together to protect our region as … Continue reading Protecting the Black Hills from Mining Summit was a Huge Success!
Dear Friends of Black Hills Clean Water Alliance: We need your help to protect water and stop mining in the Black Hills. Today, Dakota Gold will tell you why. You can read the investor pitch for yourself, here. Mining companies are telling investors all over the world that the Black Hills is “pro mining.” But … Continue reading Do You Think South Dakota Is Pro Mining?
CUSTER – It was a beautiful, sunny, Saturday morning in Custer, South Dakota as Black Hills Clean Water Alliance staff members and volunteers came together for the 100th anniversary of Custer Gold Discovery Days held on July 21-23. Although we are not into gold mining, we are into spreading the message of protecting our water, land … Continue reading ‘Protect Our Water’ float wins first place at Custer Gold Discovery Days
