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SUMMARY:National Audubon Society's annual photo contest Jan  15-March 4th
DESCRIPTION:National Audubon Society’s annual photo contest  – the time period to submit entries is Jan 15-March 4th – Last chance to submit – submit by noon EST. \nFor more details visit the National Audubon Society web page. \nhttps://www.audubon.org/press-room/2026-audubon-photography-awards-open-entries \nSee archives to look at previous years winners and honorable mentions – if you keep selecting “show me more” you can see all the past years winners. \nhttps://www.audubon.org/section/audubon-photography-awards
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/national-audubon-societys-annual-photo-contest-jan-15-march-4th/
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SUMMARY:SD Grassland  Summit - SD Grasslands Initiative March 3rd-4th\,Mitchell
DESCRIPTION:SD Grassland Summit – SD Grasslands Initiative March 3rd-4th\,\n\nRegistration cost is $75\, payment due Feb 24th\, 2026. It is at the Highland Center\, in Mitchell \n\nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 3\n\n\n\nTime\nSession\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n8:00 – 9:15\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n9:30 – 10:25\n\nWelcome & Looking Back at Two Years of Impact\n\nThe opening session will feature brief updates from a variety of speakers highlighting progress within the South Dakota Grasslands Initiative\, along with key developments in grassland conservation since the 2024 South Dakota Grasslands Summit. \nSpeakers: \n\nLaura Kahler\nSDGI Workgroup Representatives\nJudge Jessop\nCody Grewing\nBruce Toay\nTravis Entenman\n\n\n\n\n10:25 – 10:40\n\nBreak\n\n\n\n\n10:40 – 12:00\n\nCross-Sector Connections in Grasslands\n\n\n\nGrasslands and Water Quality — Ryan Lefers\nEconomic Perspective on Grasslands — Matt Dierson\nGrasslands & Outdoor Recreation — Sec. Kevin Robling\nGrasslands and the Beef Industry: Strengthening Rural Economies — Stacy Hadrick\n\n\n\n\n12:00 – 1:00\n\nLunch\n\n\n\n\n1:00 – 2:50\n\nGrassland Impact on South Dakota Life\n\n\n\nNon-economic Values of Grasslands — Shaun Grassel\nOutdoor Recreation through Grasslands — Randall Scheetz\nThe Ties That Bind — Desi King\nThe Connection Between Grassland Health and Human Well-Being — Dr. Ryan Schmid\nBeef & Bees — Brett Adee\n\n\n\n\n2:50 – 3:15\n\nBreak\n\n\n\n\n3:15 – 3:45\n\nPolicy Panel\n\nRepresentatives from our Congressional Offices will share updates on policy efforts related to conservation and agriculture\, followed by perspectives and updates from staff representing several non-governmental organizations.\n\n\n3:45 – 4:15\n\nUnderstanding Federal Conservation Funding\n\nMatt Monick\n\n\n4:30 – 5:45\n\nConservation District Exploration\n\nSDGI leadership\, workgroup members and any individuals involved with a Conservation District are invited to a special session focused on what is already happening for grasslands through conservation districts\, and how collaboration with SDGI and its workgroups could support both the District and SDGI partner goals.\n\n\n5:00 – 6:00\n\nGrasslands Film Showcase\n\nA casual event for attendees to mingle and enjoy some of the quality short films that have been produced highlighting what the grasslands have to offer.\n\n\n6:00 – 8:00\n\nGraze & Grow Connections\n\nSocial\, Supper\, Poster Session & Sponsor Showcase\n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 4\n\n\n\nTime\nSession\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n8:00 – 8:45\n\nCoffee with Speakers\n\nJoin speakers from the SD Grasslands Summit for coffee and informal conversation. This relaxed break offers an opportunity to sit down with one or more speakers as you move around the tables in the room to ask questions and continue discussions sparked from Day 1. Participants of Wednesday’s grassland restoration panel will also be available at a roundtable for small-group conversation. \nSpeakers include: \n\n\n\nShaun Grassel\nDesi King\nDr. Ryan Schmid\nJewell Bork\nAlex Romero-Frederick\nVJ Smith\nMark Johnson\nRestoration Panelists\n\n\n\nDawn Butzer\nDean & Candice Lockner\nBrett Nix\nCarolyn Eck\nWilbur Reid\nJim Faulstich\n\n\n\n9:00 – 10:00\n\nPanel: Returning Cropland to Working Grasslands\n\nProducer stories of leveraging resources from Partners \nSpeakers: \n\nDawn Butzer\nDean & Candice Lockner\nBrett Nix\nCarolyn Eck\nWilbur Reid\nJim Faulstich\n\n\n\n\n10:00 – 10:15\n\nBreak\n\n\n\n\n10:15 – 11:00\n\nRaising the Bar Across the Prairie\n\nInspirational stories of collaboration for the improvement of grasslands and community. \n\nWatertown Grassland Restoration — Pete Bauman\nWinnet ACES — Desi King\nFrom Encroachment to Empowerment: Uniting Communities to Manage Eastern Red Cedar — Jewell Bork\nManaging Grasslands on Tribal Lands: The Balance Between Entities and Regulations — Alex Romero-Frederick\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:45\n\nTable Talk – Continuing to Raise the Bar with SDGI\n\nShare your voice to help shape the continued direction of strengthening South Dakota’s grasslands – both within the SD Grasslands Initiative and with other efforts.\n\n\n11:45 – 12:00\n\nWrap Up\n\nJoe Dickie\, Joe Dickie Photography\n\n\n12:00 – 12:30\n\nLunch\n\n\n\n\n12:30 – 4:00\n\nSouth Dakota Heritage Fund Forum\n\nJoin this session to learn how Outdoor Heritage Funds work in neighboring states\, share ideas\, and take part in a facilitated discussion on what an Outdoor Heritage Fund could look like in South Dakota. Landowners\, conservation and agricultural organizations\, community leaders\, and engaged citizens are welcome to participate. \nHeritage Fund Voices and Perspectives include: \n\nSession facilitated by volunteer\, Emmett Keyser\nVJ Smith – speaking on South Dakota’s Habitat Stamp\nRandy Moody – speaking on Nebraska’s Environmental Trust\nKeith Trego – speaking on North Dakota’s Outdoor Heritage Fund\nMark Johnson – speaking on Minnesota’s Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council\nBrian Garrels – speaking on Iowa’s Natural Resources & Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/sd-grassland-summit-sd-grasslands-initiative-march-3rd-4thmitchell/
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SUMMARY:Deadline to Comment to FS on Uranium Exploration near Craven Canyon
DESCRIPTION:A Canadian company has applied for a second time to explore for radioactive uranium at Craven Canyon in the southern Black Hills. This project\, called the October Jinx Project\, is on federal land. It is part of the larger Chord Project. The company is named Clean Nuclear Energy Corporation (CNEC)\, which is a subsidiary of Nexus Uranium. (Note that nothing about nuclear energy is “clean\,” including uranium drilling and mining.) \nWhat’s so special about Craven Canyon? Craven Canyon is a world-class cultural and historic site. It contains rock art and other artifacts that are more than 7\,000 years old. Many artifacts and sites of interest have been found in and around the Canyon\, where people gather for ceremony and study. The October Jinx project would involve 17 drill pads with drilling depths reaching 700 feet. Each drill site would use 5\,000 to 10\,000 gallons of water per day. \nThe U.S. Forest Service (FS)  has requested public comments on this proposed project\, with a due date of March 3\, 2026\, 11:59 pm (MT). FS has a narrated slideshow about the project is available here: https://usfs.app.box.com/v/PinyonPublic/file/2116985517019 (a transcription of this presentation is also available under the October Jinx “Project Documents” tab)..Here is the FS’s project web page– to read notice and other information about the project\, such as view a map – https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/blackhills/projects/67625.  \nHOW ANYONE CAN SUBMIT A PUBLIC COMMENT \nWhat are some potential impacts of the October Jinx Project? \nIn addition to the importance of Craven Canyon\, there are many things you can comment on. BH Clean Water Alliance  has provided a list of items to get you started (but use your own words and pick the topics that are important to you). To read more about the proposed project and how to comment\, go to BHCWA  website at: \nhttps://bhcleanwateralliance.org/october-jinx-project/ \nTo comment on this proposed project\, go to *Comment here*: \nhttps://cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public/CommentInput?Project=67625 \nOther reference \nDRA info page: https://www.dakotarural.org/our-work/uranium-mining/  \nNDN Collective info page: https://ndncollective.org/protect-the-he-sapa/
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/deadline-to-comment-to-fs-on-uranium-exploration-near-craven-canyon/
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