SD: Public Lands/Wilderness
National parks, SDSU join the native plant party
The U.S. is home to nearly 5,000 nonnative plant species. Most are not considered harmful but there are efforts to eliminate invasive ones from …
SD Group: No Gold Rush in Black Hills, Please
Public comments are being accepted for a proposed project in the Black Hills National Forest that would involve exploratory drilling for gold…
Giving Tribes More Support to Maintain Wildlife Habitat
Native American tribes manage millions of acres of wildlife habitat but face inequities in securing conservation funds. A bill in Congress would …
One Year Later, Great American Outdoors Act Put Into Action
PIERRE, S.D. -- Conservation groups and federal officials are cheering the first anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act, signed into law last …
Haaland's Confirmation Cheered by SD Tribal Leader
LOWER BRULE, S.D. -- The U.S. government now has its first Native American serving in a Cabinet leadership post. Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., was …
Ag Dept., DNR Merger for SD Back in Spotlight
PIERRE, S.D. -- South Dakota's governor is reviving her proposal to merge two state agencies, including one that oversees protections for public …
Historical Pain Behind Mount Rushmore Renewed in 2020
KEYSTONE, S.D. -- President Donald Trump plans to hold a rally at Mount Rushmore later this week for Independence Day. But a number of Native …
COVID-19: Staff Members Concerned Nat'l. Parks Still Open
KEYSTONE, S.D. - The National Park Service has closed or restricted access at several sites, including in South Dakota, because of the coronavirus…
South Dakotans Warned to Avoid Water with Toxic Algae Blooms
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – As the dog days of summer drag on, pet owners are being reminded by the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks to …
New Congress Makes Second Pass to Restore National Parks
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota has millions of dollars in deferred maintenance at six national park units, with a bill re-introduced in …
Groups Call Feds' Response to Parks During Shutdown Shady, Reckless
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Visitors at national parks across the country are witnessing piles of trash, overflowing toilets and damaged property as …
SD's Badlands Among National Parks with Overdue Maintenance
PIERRE, S.D. – Revenues from tourism are expected to be up in South Dakota this year over 2017, but concern that overdue maintenance at …