Protect the Black Hills from Mining

Dear John,

The Black Hills of South Dakota are sacred to the Lakota Nation, supply water to Rapid City and are home to Mt. Rushmore.

Today, gold mining threatens the Black Hills. But the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management are considering withdrawing 20,574 acres of public land from mining exploration. The agencies are taking public comments now.

Please let Forest Service know that these lands deserve protection. Send your support for mineral withdrawal to the Forest Service now.

In solidarity,

Bonnie Gestring
Northwest Program Director, Earthworks

Photo of people on Jenny Gulch in the Black Hills courtesy Black Hills Clean Water Alliance.

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