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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

📣Attention: The Eagle Butte Community Forum on Uranium Mining in the Black Hills has been moved. The NEW location is: Eagle Butte at Landmark Hall: Oct. 3rd, 10 am – 2 pm (MT) Location: 321 S. Main St., Eagle Butte, SD 57625 Info: Duane at duane.bhcwa@gmail.com bhcleanwateralliance.org

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, Sept. 19th, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Rapid City Community Forum on Uranium Mining in the Black Hills. The event will include an informative panel and time for public discussion. A meal will be provided. For more information: Duane at duane.bhcwa@gmail.com bhcleanwateralliance.org

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Tomorrow marks the start of our FIVE Community Forums on Uranium Mining in the Black Hills. We'll have an informative panel and time for public discussion. Visit our website to see all five forum dates and locations. Follow us to stay up to date. bhcleanwateralliance.org

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

GOOD NEWS! HUGE DROP IN THE NUMBER OF ACTIVE MINING CLAIMS IN THE BLACK HILLS! Something important is changing in the Black Hills – between September 2025 and July 2026, the number of active mining claims in the Black Hills dropped by 20%! READ ALL ABOUT IT: bhcleanwateralliance.org/2026/09/02/m...

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

BHCWA is excited to announce that we will be sponsoring FIVE (5) COMMUNITY FORUMS ON PROPOSED URANIUM MINING IN THE BLACK HILLS. See attached flyer for dates & locations. Let's Work Together to Protect the Black Hills and Water from Radioactive Destruction. bhcleanwateralliance.org

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

THIS IS THE FINAL DAY! YOUR VOICE MATTERS! Bear Lodge Rare Earths Project #291093 GET YOUR PUBLIC COMMENTS IN BEFORE 11:59 PM (MT) TODAY! 2089 COMMENTS…AND COUNTING! Comment online: cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public/Comme... To read more about this project, go to: bhcleanwateralliance.org/public-heari...

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Tune in tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 27th, at 5:00 pm (MT) For Black Hills Clean Water Alliance & Company. KILI Radio 90.1 FM – The Voice of the Lakota People Listen Live Online at: www.kiliradio.live

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

There is word going around that F3 Gold has dropped their Newark Project about a mile west of Custer and given up their claims in South Dakota. Much of this statement appears to be untrue. PLEASE READ SLIDES FOR FULL UPDATE. Follow us to stay up to date with accurate information! Thank you!

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Bear Lodge Rare Earths Project – COMMENTS NEEDED! DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY, AUG. 28th 11:59 pm MT COMMENT ONLINE: cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public/Comme... To read more about this project, go to: bhcleanwateralliance.org/public-heari...

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

IMPORTANT Call to Action! Board of Minerals & Environment (BM&E) MONTHLY MEETING Thur, AUG. 20, 9:00 am (MT), 10:00 am (CT) We encourage the public to listen in, call in, or attend. ALL LINKS TO ATTEND, LISTEN, CALL AVAILABLE HERE: bhcleanwateralliance.org/public-heari...

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

BHCWA is excited to announce that we will be sponsoring FIVE (5) COMMUNITY FORUMS ON PROPOSED URANIUM MINING IN THE BLACK HILLS. Let's Work Together to Protect the Black Hills and Water from Radioactive Destruction bhcleanwateralliance.org PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE THIS INFORMATION. THANK YOU

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

JUST IN: The NRC Atomic Safety and Licensing Board has scheduled an oral argument on the New and Amended contentions in the Dewey-Burdock NRC license renewal case for August 13 at noon (MT). FOR MORE INFO: bhcleanwateralliance.org/public-heari...

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Excellent article covers many problematic mining projects across the country, including the Black Hills, SD. Includes powerful photos by Matt Black. time.com/article/2026...

time.com

This Is What the New Rush to Mine America Looks Like

The road to critical minerals runs through communities.

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

BREAKING NEWS! Bear Lodge Rare Earths Project On July 29, 2026, the Black Hills National Forest announced a comment period for a rare earths mining project proposed by Rare Element Resources Inc (RER). DEADLINE TO COMMENT IS 8/28/2026 11:59 PM (MST). Read more: bhcleanwateralliance.org/rare-earths/

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RARE EARTHS

UPDATE: On July 29, 2026, Rare Element Resources Inc. submitted a Mine Plan of Operations to the Black Hills National Forest. This project is no longer on hold. YOUR COMMENT IS NEEDED NOW. There ar…

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Black Hills Clean Water Alliance recently shared an update on our website about the Dewey-Burdock project for July, so you can stay informed with clear and accurate information. Read Full Update Here: bhcleanwateralliance.org/dewey-burdoc...

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Adopt-A-Highway 2026 Spring Cleanup It was a lovely Saturday morning to take part in the SD Adopt-A-Highway program. We're proud to help keep the Black Hills' land and water free of pollution. Thanks to our volunteers! We plan to do it again in the fall. Follow us for more volunteer opportunities!

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

UPDATE ON DEWEY-BURDOCK URANIUM PROJECT The BLM received just over 700 comments! Thank you to everyone who commented and shared information! To read more about this project, go to: bhcleanwateralliance.org/dewey-burdoc... Follow us to stay up to date.

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Over the past month, we've been able to put donations to good use! With our allies, we've celebrated two victories against mining companies. It hasn't been cheap, though, and we still need another $1,000 to reach our matching-funds goal. Thank you for your support! bhcleanwateralliance.org/donate/

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

IMPORTANT! PLEASE ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING TO PROTECT CRAVEN CANYON. Public Hearing for the Chord uranium project. May 18 through May 22, 2026 Monday, May 18, Opportunity for Public Comment! At The Mueller Civic Center 801 S. 6th St., Hot Springs, SD. 57747 For more info: 605-923-8408

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Protect the Foothills is hosting an upcoming Piedmont community meeting focused on the proposed mine and related community concerns affecting the foothills and the surrounding Black Hills region.

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

TODAY Deadline is TODAY- THURSDAY, May 14! 589 COMMENTS AS OF LAST NIGHT! LET'S DOUBLE THAT! Submit Your Comment on the Dewey-Burdock uranium project by TODAY, May 14, 11:59 pm (MT). Follow link to our project page: bhcleanwateralliance.org/dewey-burdoc... BLM comment page: tinyurl.com/yzpenhnj

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

👀⏰Deadline is THURSDAY, May 14! Video to help with FAQ on How to Comment. Submit Your Comment on the Dewey-Burdock project by May 14, 11:59 pm (MT). Follow this link to our project page: bhcleanwateralliance.org/dewey-burdoc... Follow this link to the BLM comment page: tinyurl.com/yzpenhnj

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE!! THURSDAY, MAY 14, 11:59 PM (MT). BLM has asked for public comments on the Dewey-Burdock in situ uranium mining project. You can help stop uranium mining in the Black Hills. More info: bhcleanwateralliance.org/dewey-burdoc... BLM comment page: tinyurl.com/yzpenhnj

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Let's Pack the Room! There was a lot of work by the intervenors to get this hearing moved to Fall River County so that the people who would be impacted by this project can be present. For more info, go to: share.google/10IRcfLxm2he...

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Endangered Species Day Celebration! May 15th, 2026, 6-9 pm, on Zoom. For more information about the Speakers and for Zoom log in, go to: phas-wsd.org/event/endang...

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

💧☢️ Tomorrow: Hot Springs! Comment Jam. Friday, May 8, 5-9 pm. At “The Space” 108 N. Chicago St, Hot Springs, SD. Join us for Info & Connection about uranium mining. Deadline to comment on the Dewey-Burdock project is May 14, 11:59 pm MT. BLM comment page: tinyurl.com/yzpenhni

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Pe'Sla Hearing Update: Temporary Restraining Order GRANTED! Next: A hearing on a permanent injunction is tentatively scheduled for May 21 & 22. More information to come. Follow us to stay up to date. bhcleanwateralliance.org/graphite-min...

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

📣🚨TOMORROW‼️ ATTEND THE HEARING TO GET AN INJUNCTION FROM THE FEDERAL COURT TO STOP THE ILLEGAL DRILLING ON MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026, AT 3:00 PM. Help pack the courtroom to show that we care about protecting our water and sacred landscapes. Federal Building 515 9th Street, Rapid City. Bring your ID.

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

ATTEND THE HEARING TO GET AN INJUNCTION FROM THE FEDERAL COURT TO STOP THE ILLEGAL DRILLING. MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026, AT 3:00 PM. Help pack the courtroom. Protect our water and sacred landscapes. The Federal Building at 515 9th Street, Rapid City. Bring your ID and check your pockets before entering.

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

GRAPHITE PROJECT LAWSUIT UPDATE INJUNCTION FILED TO STOP DRILLING Protect Pe'Sla. Protect our Watershed. Protect Sacred Sites. Read More Here: bhcleanwateralliance.org/graphite-min...

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

The Black Hills are under attack by mining companies. It can get difficult to keep them all straight. So here is a quick look at the current projects, where they are located, and their stage in the process. FOLLOW US TO STAY UP TO DATE. www.bhcleanwateralliance.org

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Drilling began this past week at the Rochford Mineral Exploration Project in the central Black Hills. This is an effort to mine graphite at Pe’ Sla, a significant cultural and ceremonial landscape used by indigenous people for many generations. READ MORE: bhcleanwateralliance.org/2026/04/26/g...

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Oxfam America warns that rushing mining without environmental safeguards and community engagement could cause the very issues the Fast41 policy aims to prevent. Losing social support is seen as the main risk companies face today. Read more here: www.mining.com/fast-trackin...

mining.com

Fast-tracking US critical minerals could backfire without safeguards, Oxfam warns

A central concern is that compressing timelines could undermine the very stability the US is seeking.

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

IMPORTANT COMMENT DEADLINE! Public comments on part of the proposed Dewey-Burdock mine are due to the U.S. BLM by May 14, 2026. For more information about this project, tips on how to comment: bhcleanwateralliance.org/public-heari...

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

The SD Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Board of Minerals & Environment’s hearing in the matter of CNEC Uranium Exploration Permit Application in Craven Canyon has been rescheduled. All intervenors and the public are urged to attend. bhcleanwateralliance.org/chord-project/

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Together, let’s protect our land, our environment, and our most precious resource: WATER!! Learn more about BHCWA: www.bhcleanwaterallinace.org Learn other ways you can help here: bhcleanwateralliance.org/what-can-i-do/ Donate Today Here: bhcleanwateralliance.org/donate/

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Thanks to Breadroot Natural Foods Co-op and its members and customers for their Register Round-up donations! Breadroot cashiers asked shoppers to "round up" at the checkout. These donations really added up! We appreciate everyone involved. Support from our community is our favorite type of support!

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Attention! The SD Board of Minerals and Environment Hearing in Hot Springs regarding uranium exploration at Craven Canyon, scheduled for April 13-17, has been postponed until May. Stay tuned. We will let you know as soon as we have more details. Thank you!

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

It's important for people to attend the SD Board of Minerals and Environment hearing on Monday, April 13, — Fri., April 17, at the Mueller Center, 801 South 6th Street, Hot Springs, SD, or to listen in. Follow us here for the audio information. www.buffalosfire.com/the-daily-sp...

buffalosfire.com

South Dakota Board of Minerals and Environment to host 5-day hearing on proposed uranium drilling permit near sacred site in Black Hills | Buffalo’s Fire

Hearing to be first in state history to accept Lakota language

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Great News!! Until April 30th, every dollar donated to help protect Black Hills water from harmful and toxic mining will be matched. It’s a great opportunity to double your impact! From all of us at BHCWA, thank you for supporting this vital work! bhcleanwateralliance.org/donate/

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Last night, NDN Collective, Black Hills Clean Water Alliance, and Earthworks filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Forest Service for their decision in February to grant a permit for exploratory drilling at Pe’ Sla, a sacred and protected Indigenous site. GO TO: bhcleanwateralliance.org/2026/04/02/l...

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LAWSUIT FILED TO STOP GRAPHITE PROJECT AT PE’ SLA

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Our World Water Day Celebration will be this Sat. 1pm - 4pm Hay Camp Brewing Company, 601 Kansas City St, Rapid City.The Silent Auction opens at 1:30 pm. We have many exciting items to bid on! Visit our website to "window shop". See you there! bhcleanwateralliance.org/wwd26/

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World Water Day 2026

Join us to Celebrate our most precious source of life, WATER! ANNUAL WORLD WATER DAY & SILENT AUCTION: PROTECTING WATER FROM MINING CONNECTS US! FREE EVENT! EVERYONE IS WELCOME. Where? Hay Camp…

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

This article is a good resource on the current status of the approved graphite exploration drilling project at the sacred site Pe'Sla. Follow us to stay up to date on what happens next. Thank you. www.buffalosfire.com/forest-servi...

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Pe’ Sla drilling project ok’d for Rochford graphite holes | Buffalo’s Fire

The Pe’ Sla drilling project got Forest Service approval Feb 27 for up to 18 borings near Rapid Creek Watershed, prompting calls to withdraw

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

💧 Happy World Water Day! 💧 The theme for World Water Day 2026 is Water and Gender. "Where water flows, equality grows" We hope you will join us next Saturday for our World Water Day celebration from 1pm-4pm at Hay Camp Brewing Company share.google/680N46gChhBS... 🩵💧🌈✨🌎

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World Water Day 2026

Join us on Saturday, March 28, for a day of Celebrating our most precious source of life, WATER! ANNUAL WORLD WATER DAY & SILENT AUCTION: PROTECTING WATER FROM MINING CONNECTS US! FREE EVENT! E…

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Happy First Day of Spring! We're looking forward to seeing you at World Water Day, Saturday, March 28th. Learn more about our event here: bhcleanwateralliance.org/wwd26/ To donate to the Silent Auction, contact Denise at: Denise.bhcwa@gmail.com.

bhcleanwateralliance.org

World Water Day 2026

Join us on Saturday, March 28, for a day of Celebrating our most precious source of life, WATER! ANNUAL WORLD WATER DAY & SILENT AUCTION: PROTECTING WATER FROM MINING CONNECTS US! FREE EVENT! E…

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

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Since our organization was founded in 2009, we’ve been dedicated to protecting the water, and we’re proud to say that no new large-scale mines have been established in the Black Hills. We’re commit…

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Black Hills Clean Water Alliance @bhcwa.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Exciting News! Until April 30th, every dollar donated to help protect Black Hills water from harmful and toxic mining will be matched. It’s a great opportunity to double your impact! From all of us at BHCWA, thank you for supporting this important work! bhcleanwateralliance.org/donate/

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