The walls of Craven Canyon, in the southern Black Hills of South Dakota, are marked with ancient Native American rock art. A proposal to drill exploratory holes in search of uranium near the canyon has sparked controversy. (Photo courtesy of Lilias Jarding/Black Hills Clean Water Alliance)
Historical, cultural and environmental tensions mount ahead of uranium exploration hearing
April 7, 2026
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