South Dakota: Stop Oil Drilling Near Bear Butte - Petition

South Dakota: Stop Oil Drilling Near Bear Butte - Petition   OVERVIEW   Historical Background on Bear Butte   Bear Butte is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Bear Butte is sacred to many of the Plains Tribes, who continue to travel to the mountain each summer to pray and hold their annual ceremonies. This ritual has been followed since the beginning of time, and continues today.   The struggle to protect the serenity of Bear Butte from continual encroachment has ultimately...

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