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Our Context & Mission
Public reporting indicates that Deep Fission is currently constructing a “mile-deep” underground nuclear fission pilot project in Southeast Kansas, tied to the U.S. Department of Energy Reactor Pilot Program (a federal initiative aiming for at least three advanced reactors to reach “criticality” by July 4, 2026). The company’s own announcement says it selected Great Plains Industrial Park in Parsons for its project and has a letter of intent with the Great Plains Development Authority.
Deep Fission describes their plan to put “small modular pressurized water reactors” in boreholes, and local reporting likewise characterizes the project as a fission reactor proposal. In parallel, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission states it is engaged in pre-application activities with Deep Fission regarding a future combined license application for a borehole reactor concept (DFBR-1).
The proposed location is widely described as the former Kansas Army Ammunition Plant footprint (Great Plains Industrial Park). Official sources describe a long history of munitions production and natural gas reserves at the site. Local coverage also documents organized community concerns regarding oversight, environmental impacts, and the health and well-being of Southeast Kansas residents.
Prairie Dog Alliance’s formation and public engagement focuses on transparency, safety, liability/insurance, and community consent.
Every initiative, every donation, and every volunteer effort creates a lasting impact that fuels our mission of hope and change.
Marjorie Reynolds, the founder and director of Prairie Dog Alliance, is a registered nurse and Air Force veteran. As a six-generation Kansan, she grew up and still resides in the Southeast Kansas area.
We are a grassroots community coalition working to ensure decisions about high-consequence industrial projects are made with the public—not around the public. We advocate for clear permitting and oversight, independent environmental review, and enforceable financial and emergency planning protections before any deep-borehole reactor construction or operations move forward.
Intergenerational Stewardship
Protecting the land, water, and community stability of Parsons today so future generations are not burdened with permanent environmental liabilities.
Responsible Economic Development
Advocating for job growth and investment that strengthens Parsons without introducing long-term environmental or public health uncertainty.
Independent Scientific Review
Requiring third-party environmental and safety assessments so decisions are based on transparent data — not corporate assurances.
The Prairie Dog Alliance stands for informed consent, environmental stewardship, and generational responsibility. Our message is simple: development should never move faster than public understanding, and progress should never outpace protection. We are calling for open hearings, accessible environmental data, and enforceable oversight — not secrecy or rushed approvals. Parsons deserves thoughtful, responsible decision-making that safeguards our land, water, and community for decades to come.
— Marjorie Reynolds, Founder and Director
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