The public comment period for Chapters 2 (General Hunting) , 5 (Antelope) , 6 (Deer), 7 (Elk), 8 (Moose), 9 (Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goat), 11 (Upland Bird and Small Game), 14 (Migratory Game Bird & Light Goose), 15 (Wild Bison) and 20 (Wild Turkey) is now open through 5:00 p.m. on April 2, 2025. […]

50501 Protest in Rapid City, near City Hall 12-2 pm, Title "Remove, Reverse, Reclaim Quote from promotion: "Unite against oppression, dictatorship Rapid City will join with cities throughout the nation to defend freedom and protect our future at a peaceful protest, from noon-2 pm Saturday, April 5, on public sidewalks outside City Hall on Omaha […]

International Beaver Day is celebrated annually on April 7. The holiday was created in 2009 by Beavers Wetlands & Wildlife (B.W.W.,) a non-profit organization with members in the United States, Canada, and other countries. Beavers are a unique and important keystone species, having a great impact on the ecosystem.

In SD, Municipal and School Board elections can occur on three days (4/8/25, 6/3/25, 6/17/25) , depending on the City or School Boards choices from the date options the SOS offers. https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/upcoming-elections/assets/2025MunicipalElectionCalendar.pdf https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/assets/2025%20Documents/2025SchoolElectionCalendar.pdf In Lawrence County - Spearfish, Lead & Deadwood municipal elections happen and also Lead-Deadwood School Board Elections. I don't know all the other […]

SD Weed & Pest Control Commission April Meeting in Pierre at Capitol Lake Visitors Center Start Date/Time: 04/09/2025 01:00 PM  CT End Date/Time: 04/09/2025 05:00 PM CT   https://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=109

PHAS Monthly Board Meeting, these are held by Zoom at 6:30 pm.  They are open to members and non-member friends by invitation. Contact Nancy if you want to come 605-787-6466, phas.wsd@rapidnet.com. These are supposed to occur on the second Wednesday of the month but can be moved to different day if quorum can't be attained, […]

The 2025 Western South Dakota Hydrology Conference will be held on Thursday April 10, 2025, at the Monument in Rapid City - 8am - 6pm MDT Registration information: Registration will open on February 5, 2025, at the conference Eventbrite website. Professional development hours will be available to interested parcipants for sessions attended. Registration fees include lunch […]

April 14th (or 13th) is the  deadline to comment on Army Corps of Engineer's (ACE) rules for Energy Emergency process for Sec 404 of the Clean Water Act  Special Public Notice National Energy Emergency E.O. 14156 - use of emergency processing procedures for Energy Emergency permits and use of 36 CFR 800.12(b)(2) The Omaha District  posted […]

On Saturday, the group  50501 will join Clean Up Rapid Creek at the Cherry Avenue Bridge at 10 a.m. to help clean the shores of Rapid Creek.  This is part of nationwide protest/service effort. Article - SD: https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/04/18/day-action-demonstrations-planned-across-south-dakota/ Map of events-USA: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1f-30Rsg6N_ONQAulO-yVXTKpZxXchRRB2kD3Zhkpe_A/preview Article: https://www.newsweek.com/anti-trump-protests-us-map-list-2061036   We don't know how long the event will last, but […]

Collaborating for Biodiversity's  deadline for art submissions is April 23rd Collaborating for Biodiversity is a K-12 youth art project celebrating species protected by the Endangered Species Act. You are invited to submit artworks created in collaboration with two or more youth artists. We’ve created Collaborating for Biodiversity in honor of the 20th Anniversary of Endangered Species Day, […]

Bear Butte Forum in Sturgis This is an annual event where tribal folks are invited to meet with GFP about the management of Bear Butte, Non-tribal folks are also welcome. I have not seen the time and location but it is normally at the Sturgis Community Center from 8:30 to noon in one of the […]

Earth Day 2025, Rapid City at Western Dakota Tech, 10 am -4 pm

Fly in for a family night of great food and raptors! This is Black Hills Raptor Center's  annual family friendly, spaghetti dinner and silent auction! April 26th - food served 4:30-7:00 pm and and three raptor programs will be presented during the course of the evening.  $10 fee asked for 1 dinner, Family is $30. […]