Victory for Lakota Youths
Protecting Sacred Pe'Sla
Company withdraws from controversial Black Hills exploratory drilling project
A company that’s being sued for exploratory drilling near a culturally significant site in South Dakota’s Black Hills is withdrawing from the project, according to a letter shared with project opponents.
The opponents include the Black Hills Clean Water Alliance, which posted a copy of the letter and a statement Friday on social media.
“This is a testament to the people, organizations, and tribal governments who showed unified action, determination, and courage in the face of what seemed to be overwhelming odds,” the alliance said.
The letter from Pete Lien & Sons to the U.S. Forest Service references the Rapid City-based company’s project near Pe’ Sla, also known as Reynolds Prairie, which is a high mountain meadow in the central Black Hills.
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Lakota Youths Protecting the Sacred. Courtesy photo.
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| Drilling equipment removed. Courtesy photo. |
Company withdraws plan for drilling
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