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SUMMARY:Networking meeting on the Nest Predator Bounty Program (NPBP) & Coyote Killing bounties
DESCRIPTION:PHAS has scheduled the next networking meeting on the Nest Predator Bounty Program (NPBP) – Thursday 4/2/26 5:30 pm MT. This meeting is open to individuals and groups who oppose SD GFP’s  bounties on meso-predators \nThursday night April 2nd from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm MT as the date. This is the day before the State of SD takes the Easter weekend off. (Friday-Monday). \nIn this follow up Zoom networking (work) meeting (4/2/26) on the NPBP> We will talk about changed circumstances\, goals\, strategies\, timelines\, delegation of future work etc needed to change/kill these bounty programs.  \n\nThe GFP April Commission meeting will be April 9th-10th\, second Thursday-Friday to avoid holidays. Written comments to Commission are due before midnight (12am) CT on Easter (Sunday 4/5/26).  \nSDGFP Commission meeting in May is in CSP on May 7&8. \n\n\n\n\nNancy Hilding is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.\n\n\n\nTopic: Protecting Predators – Northern Plains\nTime: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime (April 2nd at 5:30 pm MT)\n\n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87181532177?pwd=RGpOaWFHZ09YTG9SYlhWR0FKRjdodz09\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 871 8153 2177\n\n\n\nPasscode: 000770\n\n\n\n—\n\n\n\nOne tap mobile\n\n\n+12532158782\,\,87181532177#\,\,\,\,*000770# US (Tacoma)\n\n\n+13462487799\,\,87181532177#\,\,\,\,*000770# US (Houston)\n\n\n\n—\n\n\n\nDial by your location\n\n\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n\n\n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n\n\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n\n\n• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n\n\n• +1 719 359 4580 US\n\n\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n\n\n• +1 646 931 3860 US\n\n\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n\n\n• +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n\n\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n\n\n• +1 305 224 1968 US\n\n\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\n\n\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n\n\n• +1 360 209 5623 US\n\n\n• +1 386 347 5053 US\n\n\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n\n\n• +1 564 217 2000 US\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 871 8153 2177\n\n\n\nPasscode: 000770\n\n\nFind your local number:https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbO99EH7K
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/networking-meeting-on-the-nest-predator-bounty-program-npbp-coyote-killing-bounties/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260331T170000
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SUMMARY:Deadline Primary Candidate nominating petitions March 31st\, 2026\, 5 pm
DESCRIPTION:It is very difficult to get good environmental legislation past the SD legislature. We need more environmentalists in the legislature and on certain committees.  You all may know about your county and what happens there and whether new officials are  needed.. \nLast day for Primary Election nominating petitions to be filed or postmarked by registered mail (SDCL 12-6-4) 5 pm local time..  The deadline for independent Candidates is April 28th\, 2026 (they don’t have a primary\, and need more signatures). You might consult with which ever political party you belong to (if any)\, to see which positions have candidates or not andor visit the SOS’s candidate list  to see who has filed  (it will not be complete till after 3/31/26). https://vip.sdsos.gov/candidatelist.aspx?eid=773 \nTo get information on how to circulate\, how many signatures you need –  https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/assets/2026%20Documents/2026HowtoCirculateNomPetitionStateLegCountyCandidates.pdf  \nAlso go to this web page & scroll down past various tan buttons to text – https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/upcoming-elections/general-information/2026/Circulate-2026-nominating-petitions-candidates.aspx
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/deadline-primary-candidate-nominating-petitions-march-31st-2026-5-pm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260331T050000
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SUMMARY:"God Squad" meeting to consider exemption from ESA for fossil fuel projects in Caribbean - Deadline
DESCRIPTION:“God Squad” meeting to consider exemption from ESA for fossil fuel projects in Caribbean – Comment Deadline \n           “As part of President Trump’s push to hand more favors to the oil and gas industry\, the administration is preparing to convene the so-called “God Squad”\, a rarely-convened group with the power to remove Endangered Species Act (ESA) protections for the sake of economic interests. On March 31 at 9am EST\, U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Doug Burgum will convene the group to discuss providing these exemptions for offshore oil and gas activities in the Gulf of Mexico. \n           The stakes are enormous. The Gulf is home to over two dozen threatened or endangered species\, including the Kemp’s ridley turtle and the Rice’s whale\, which NOAA describes as “one of the rarest whales in the world.” Scientists estimate only 51 Rice’s whales remain\, with oil and gas operations and spills being a major threat. Granting a blanket ESA exemption for offshore oil and gas operations in the Gulf would sentence critically endangered species like the Rice’s whale to extinction\, while subjecting others to major harm from vessel strikes\, seismic blasting\, oil spills\, and other industry operations. \n          Broad ESA exemptions for the fossil fuel industry in the Gulf would also weaken or eliminate the use of basic environmental safeguards\, including spill prevention\, well-control rules\, and voluntary vessel speed guidance that helps prevent lethal collisions with marine life. The Trump administration’s attacks on endangered species will likely not stop at the Gulf; if the God Squad grants this exemption\, we can expect more to come. \nPlease use this toolkit to learn more and call on Members of Congress and Gulf State governors to stand up for species and oppose special ESA carveouts for Big Oil. “ \nThe God Squad meets on March 31st. Write your Members of Congress today to urge them to stop the God Squad and save America’s whale! \nSend a pre-fab letter for  congressmen/women \nhttps://actionnetwork.org/letters/urgent-save-rices-whale-from-secretary-burgums-god-squad?link_id=6&can_id=d17382524c2afb3a324fa3226db787f3&source=email-urgent-save-rices-whale-from-secretary-burgums-god-squad&email_referrer=email_3157209&email_subject=urgent-save-rices-whale-from-secretary-burgums-god-squad-_&& \nAbove is a quote from various  Endangered Species Coalition e-mails \nSend a  pre-fab letter to Sec Burgum: \nhttps://act.defenders.org/page/95588/action/1?supporter.appealCode=3WDE2600IXXXX&utm_medium=email&utm_source=engagingnetworks&utm_campaign=032026_GodSquadMeetingA2D&utm_content=032026+God+Squad+Meeting+A2D&ea.url.id=4741325&forwarded=true
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/god-squad-meeting-to-consider-exemption-from-esa-for-fossil-fuel-projects-in-caribbean-deadline/
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SUMMARY:Deadline to send comments on the Lesser Prairie Chicken Status review to USFWS
DESCRIPTION:March 30th is the deadline to send comments in to the USFWS on the new status review  for the Lesser Prairie Chicken \nLesser Prairie Chicken’s status review Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; \n Status Review for the Lesser Prairie-Chicken – Comments due March 30th \nFederal Register Notice: \nhttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/26/2026-03882/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-status-review-for-the-lesser-prairie-chicken  \nSUMMARY – Quotes from the USFWS: \n“In response to a court order\, we\, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) are initiating a new 12-month petition finding process for the lesser prairie-chicken ( Tympanuchus pallidicinctus) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973\, as amended (Act). We ask the public to submit to us any information relevant to the status of the lesser prairie-chicken or its habitat. \nCOMMENT DEADLINE: \n“Although we [USFWS] welcome new information submissions at any time\, to ensure that we can fully consider your information in the new status assessment\, please submit comments on or before March 30\, 2026. ” \nCOMMENTING: \n1) Electronically: Go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. In the Search box\, enter FWS-R2-ES-2025-1661\, which is the docket number for this document. Then\, click on the Search button. On the resulting page\, in the panel on the left side of the screen\, under the Document Type heading\, check the Proposed Rule box to locate this document. You may submit a comment by clicking on “Comment.” \n(2) By hard copy: Submit by U.S. mail to: Public Comments Processing\, Attn: FWS-R2-ES-2025-1661\, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service\, MS: PRB/3W\, 5275 Leesburg Pike\, Falls Church\, VA 22041-3803. \n“We [USFWS]  request that you send comments only by the methods described above. We [USFWS]  will post all comments on https://www.regulations.gov. This generally means that we [USFWS]   will post any personal information you provide us (see Request for Information\, below\, for more information).” \nInformation regarding the lesser prairie-chicken: Related materials\, such as the 2022 species status assessment report\, are available at https://www.regulations.gov under Docket No. FWS-R2-ES-2021-0015\, the docket for previous Federal actions. \n=================== \nOLDER – RECENT HISTORY ITEM (2/25/26) \nEndangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of Northern and Southern Distinct Population Segments of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife in Compliance With Court Order \nQuote from the USFWS: \n“In response to a court order\, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) removed the northern and the southern distinct population segments (DPSs) of the lesser prairie-chicken ( Tympanuchus pallidicinctus) from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. Additionally\, we are rescinding the rule issued under section 4(d) of the Act for the northern DPS. As a result of the court’s orders\, the regulatory protections under the Endangered Species Act of 1973\, as amended (Act) no longer apply to either DPS.” \nFederal Register Notice: \nhttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/26/2026-03883/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-removal-of-northern-and-southern-distinct-population \n=============================================== \nCENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY STATEMENT on 2/25/26 DELISTING \nhttps://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/trump-administration-strips-lesser-prairie-chicken-of-endangered-species-protections-2026-02-25/ \nOLDER REFERENCE \nAUDUBON OF KANSAS’s 2021 letter of support for listing on lesser prairie chicken (It was listed before and delisted before in 2016) and then listed again. \n  https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67902c435e7bd3ae48ea9b6a/67aa9be5ee4d5760d90c4236_Commentary-on-the-lesser-prairie-chicken-Listing-2021-Draft-2.pdf \nWe had a members meeting on the topic by Zoom\, on the evening of March 24th. The meeting was recorded and recording link will be posted to the calendar page (3/24/26)
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/deadline-to-send-comments-on-the-lesser-prairie-chicken-status-review-to-usfws/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260328T130000
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SUMMARY:World Water Day 2026\, Rapid City\,
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 28\, for a day of Celebrating our  precious relative and natural resource\, WATER! \nWorld Water Day 2026 \n \n  \nThis year\, Black Hills Clean Water Alliance will celebrate World Water Day and hold their  annual Silent Auction at the Hay Camp Brewing Co.\, 601 Kansas City St\, Rapid City\, from 1-4 PM. The Silent Auction will begin at 1:30 and end at 3:30 PM. Must be present to bid and win. \nMore information coming soon!  For info: denise.bhcwa@gmail.com
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/world-water-day-2026-rapid-city/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260328T060000
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UID:22514-1774677600-1774720800@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:NO KINGS protests\, nationwide & Rapid City\, Spearfish\,  Sturgis\, White River & 7 other east River Cities
DESCRIPTION:NO KINGS protests\, nationwide – See map at https://www.nokings.org/\, sometimes you need to register  (RSVP) for a protest near you to receive location details\, for others\, if you click on the City\,  the protest time & location becomes published on the map. \nThe protests have gained significant momentum\, with an estimated 5 million people taking part in June 2025\, and over 7 million in October 2025 across all 50 states. \nThe Trump administration has attacked environmental regulations endlessly – which are seen as “red tape”\, hindering development.  He does this at least\, by executive orders  and federal rule making.      – We suggest folks go and carry a sign about some environmental issue. \n  \nAt least 4 cities in western SD will have protests \nWEST RIVER SD – in: \nRapid City at 12 pm-1:30 \, 300 6th St \nSpearfish 12 pm – 1 pm – North Main Street & West Jackson Street\, \nSturgis 2 pm – 3 pm – Lazelle Street & 2nd Street\, \nWhite River 12 pm – 1 pm –415 N Main St \nand \nEAST RIVER\, SD in: \nPierre 12:30-2 pm \, Post Office Building \nHuron 1- 2:30 pm – Post Office Bldg\, \nAberdeen 11:30-1 pm – Anderson Park\, \nWatertown 11-1 pm – Foundation Plaza\, \nBrooking 1-3 pm – Hillcrest Park \nSioux Falls 1- 3 pm – Drake Springs Park at 10th & Cliff\,\, \nVermillion  5-6:30 pm\, no location yet as of 3/21/26 \n======================================= \nIn nearby States  – in Cities that are close to SD \n– Wyoming  –   Gillette\, Torrington \nMontana –  Miles City\, Glendive\, \nNorth Dakota – Dickensen\, Bismark\, Jamestown\, Valley City and Fargo \nMinnesota – Madison\, Marshall and Worthington \nIowa – Sioux Center\,  Sioux City \nNebraska\, – Chadron\, Alliance\, Burt\, Norfolk\, Wayne \n  \n  \nhttps://www.nokings.org/
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/no-kings-protests-nationwide-rapid-city-spearfish-sturgis-white-river/
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SUMMARY:March 24th\, PHAS Zoom members meeting on Lesser and Greater Prairie Chickens.
DESCRIPTION:March 24th\, PHAS Zoom members meeting on Lesser and Greater Prairie Chickens.\, 6:30 pm MT. \n“Home on the Range: Breeding biology of prairie-chickens” (natural history) presented by Jackie Augustine \nDr. Jackie Augustine\, Audubon of Kansas Executive Director\, will discuss the biology of Greater and Lesser Prairie-Chickens\, a species that she has been studying for over 20 years. These charismatic birds perform impressive displays to gain mating opportunities. Come hear about the rolling prairie\, the antics of prairie-chickens\, the challenges of studying these declining species\, and the current threats to their habitat and protection. \nJackie Augustine has been studying the mating behaviors of Greater and Lesser Prairie-Chickens for nearly 25 years. She became Audubon of Kansas’ Executive Director in 2021 to be a stronger advocate for their conservation. \n======== \nOn 2/25/26 the USFWS delisted the lesser prairie chicken pursuant to a court order. It subsequently started a status review to see if the lesser prairie chicken (northern and southern DPS) warranted listing. The comment deadline is March 30th. Go to our event calendar posting on that date to learn more. \n======== \nZoom Details to follow \nJoin Zoom Meeting 6:30 pm MT on 3/24/26\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85433920233?pwd=QmxYUDMvMGRrNW9yRmVON3VPU0dRZz09 \nMeeting ID: 854 3392 0233\nPasscode: 534620 \n— \nOne tap mobile\n+16694449171\,\,85433920233#\,\,\,\,*534620# US\n+16699006833\,\,85433920233#\,\,\,\,*534620# US (San Jose) \nJoin instructions\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/85433920233/invitations?signature=WaTNRD8gS_tcxHjEpVswc7OMy2LkzSlWFoMil28gkoo \n────────── \nGo to our March 30th Calendar entry to learn about the delisting by the USFWS of the lesser prairie chicken on 2/25/26 and USFWS’s comment deadline 3/30/26\,  on the new status review to see if the lesser prairie chicken warrants listing under the Endangered Species Act.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/march-24th-phas-zoom-members-meeting-on-lesser-and-greater-prairie-chickens/
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UID:22484-1774369800-1774371600@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Deadline to file nominating petitions for some municipal and school board elections
DESCRIPTION:The deadline to file nominating petitions for some municipal and school board elections is March 24th\, 2026. \nThe legislature changed the municipal and school board election date options to mandate they will occur on either the primary day or the fall general election day. If your municipality or school board chose the primary day\, the nominating petition filing deadline is March 24th\, 2026. Check with city or school board to see which they chose and what positions are up for competitive elections. \nPlease check with each municipality or school board for the time-of-day the nominating petitions must be filed or postmarked (as registered mail)…but we think it is 5 pm. \nSD SOS info sheet – https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/assets/2026%20Documents/CitySchoolCalendars.pdf
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/deadline-to-file-nominating-petitions-for-some-municipal-and-school-board-elections/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260323T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260323T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T030611
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UID:22450-1774243800-1774292400@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Sustainability Committee Meeting\, March 23rd eve
DESCRIPTION:Sustainability Committee Meeting Monday\, March 23· \, at 5:30 – 7:00 pm \nIn Rapid CIty\,  City Hall (300 6th Street)\, Circle of Friends Community Room on 2nd floor with Zoom option. \nRapid City Sustainability Committee (RCSC) meetings are open to the public and held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at 5:30 pm. \nMeetings are normally held in the Circle of Friends Community Room on 2nd floor at Rapid City City Hall (300 6th Street) with the option to also join by Zoom.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/sustainability-committee-meeting-march-23rd-eve/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260321T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260321T220000
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CREATED:20260311T023251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T023422Z
UID:22441-1774112400-1774130400@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Black Hills Flyfisher's Banquet Auction and Raffle Saturday\, March 21·
DESCRIPTION:Black Hills Flyfisher’s Banquet Auction and Raffle Saturday\, March 21·   5:00 – 10:00 pm MT \nat Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City\,  Curio Collection by Hilton\,  523 6th St\, Rapid City\, SD 57701\, USA \nDoors open at 5:00 PM. \nAdmission $50.00. \nSilent and Live Auctions. All proceeds support the Black Hills Stream Habitat Health. \nFor more info. go to: www.blackhillsflyfishers.com
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/black-hills-flyfishers-banquet-auction-and-raffle-saturday-march-21%c2%b7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T030611
CREATED:20260318T155919Z
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UID:22474-1773835200-1773838800@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Webinar on Coyotes by Project Coyote
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate #CoyoteAwarenessWeek with Project Coyote! Join their  free webinar\, “Wild Kinship: A Look Into Coyote Lives Through Two Lenses” \n\n\nCoyotes are among the most maligned and misunderstood wildlife in North America—yet they are intelligent\, devoted family members\, skilled hunters\, playful pups\, and essential participants in healthy ecosystems.\n\n\nJoin us during Coyote Awareness Week for a powerful and personal visual journey into the lives of coyotes\, led by Project Coyote staff members and wildlife photographers Karin Saucedo and Mark Surls. Through two distinct photographic lenses\, Karin and Mark will share intimate moments from the field. Their work reveals deeply social\, adaptable\, and sentient beings navigating an increasingly human-dominated world.\n\n\nWhether you’re a wildlife advocate\, photographer\, educator\, or simply curious about the wild neighbors in your community\, this conversation will leave you seeing coyotes in a new light. Come discover the beauty\, complexity\, and kinship that connect us to one of North America’s most remarkable species during Coyote Awareness Week.\n\n\nWebinar Details:\n What: Wild Kinship: A Look Into Coyote Lives Through Two Lenses\n Date: Wednesday\, March 18\, 2026\n Time: 2:00 PM EST / 1:00 pm CST/12:00 PM MST/ 11:00 AM PST\n Zoom: https://loom.ly/19oDBxs (webinar will be recorded and made available to those who are unable to make the live event)\n\n\n#ProjectCoyote #Webinar #CaptureCoexistence #Coyotes #WildlifePhotography\n\n\nWe do not know how long the powerpoint will last. We have guessed at 1 hour\, but it might be 1.5 or 2  hours
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/webinar-on-coyotes-by-project-coyote/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260318T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260318T163000
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SUMMARY:Board of Minerals and Environment meeting
DESCRIPTION:Board of Minerals and Environment meeting 10 am in room 414 at the State Capitol. \nThe BME  hearing over uranium mine exploration above Craven Canyon\, is likely to be April 14-16th\, but an agenda item is a request to change that location to local area (Hot Springs) versus Pierre\, SD. \n  \nStart Date/Time: 03/18/2026 10:00 AM\nEnd Date/Time: 03/18/2026 05:00 PM\nTime Zone: Central Standard Time\nDescription: March Meeting\nLocation: South Dakota State Capitol – Room 414 or Online\nDocuments: \n\n\n\n\nDescription\nFile Type\nUpload Date\n\n\nMeeting Agenda\nAgenda\n3/6/2026 9:03:45 AM\n\n\nMeeting Instructions\nDocument\n3/6/2026 9:03:33 AM\n\n\nMeeting Packet\nDocument\n3/6/2026 9:04:14 AM\n\n\n\n\nLinks: \n\n\n\n\nListen Live\n\n\n\n\nAudio Files*: \n\n\n\n\nThere are no audio files for this meeting.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/board-of-minerals-and-environment-meeting-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T030611
CREATED:20260311T042033Z
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UID:22445-1773482400-1773489600@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Rapid Creek Cleanup Saturday\, March 14·10:00am – 12:00pm
DESCRIPTION:Rapid Creek Cleanup Saturday\, March 14·10:00am – 12:00pm \nMeet at Black Hills Farmers Market\, 245 E Omaha St\, Rapid City\, SD 57701\, USA \nnotes:  Bring yourself and gloves and trash bags will be provided for a cleanup of Rapid Creek. \nIf you have hip waders\, bring them and collect trash from the creek waters. Land lovers may clean up the banks.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/rapid-creek-cleanup-saturday-march-14%c2%b71000am-1200pm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260313T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T030611
CREATED:20260224T210921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T224315Z
UID:22123-1773388800-1773421200@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Black Hills Area Botany & Ecology Conference – March 13
DESCRIPTION:Black Hills Area Botany & Ecology Conference – March 13. more details coming in March \nWe don’t know time of day\, but guessed at 8 to 5.  There sometimes is a post event social hour at a different location. \nThe 2026 Black Hills Area Botany and Ecology Workshop (BHABEW) is coming up on Friday\, March 13\, so it is time to register. \nRegistration: The workshop will take place on-site at The Outdoor Campus – West\, 4130 Adventure Trail\, Rapid City\, SD\, and parts of it will be online via Zoom. Although there is no registration fee\, sponsors ask that all attendees (especially off-site speakers!!!!) pre-register\, whether you will attend on-site or online. Please register at this link: \nhttps://tnc.zoom.us/meeting/register/Fnc1E1AlS9uGY1u_oVuIxA \nTo help us plan\, we ask that you register by February 27. In the registration form\, you’ll be asked to indicate whether you will attend on-site or online.  Please indicate “in-person” even if you aren’t sure at this time that you’ll be able to be there. This is especially important because you’ll also be asked if you’ll attend a chili feed lunch at the workshop site. There is no charge for that lunch\, thanks to The Nature Conservancy and its volunteers. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom meeting\, regardless of whether you say you’ll be on-site or online. That way\, if something comes up at the last minute and you can’t attend in-person\, you’ll still be able to hear the great talks lined up. Please note that only the presentations\, from ~ 10:15 to 3:15\, with a break for lunch\, will be accessible by Zoom. \nProgram: Here is a draft schedule for the day and more details about the program; updates to this file will be made between now and the workshop.  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ln5TM9z7URKdIN8pc6a8pqBHsx79AEVSiWqfmkp3aWY/edit?gid=0#gid=0   Some notes about the program: \n\nThe workshop will begin with an “Organization Fair”. At least 12 organizations will have a table hosted by one or two members of that organization. This is a chance for attendees to speak to those members and learn what these agencies\, colleges\, and organizations do\, and to find out their recent activities and future plans. There may even be a fun activity or two.\nThe workshop will close with a “World Cafe.” There will be three ~15-minute sessions of small-group discussions on a topic of your choosing from those listed in the program. Come prepared\, as many of these topics require a bit of thinking in advance! (But nicethinking\, not hard thinking.)\n\nDoor Prizes: Door prizes will be drawn throughout the day for on-site participants. If you would like to contribute to the selection of prizes\, just bring them the day of the workshop. \nSnacks and Sustainability: The Nature Conservancy will provide coffee\, tea\, a variety of snacks\, and an optional lunch. If you attend on-site\, please bring your own mug for coffee\, bottle for water\, and even your own dishes for lunch if you like. Also please bring a name tag. \n 
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/black-hills-area-botany-ecology-conference-march-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260312T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T030611
CREATED:20260311T022703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T022729Z
UID:22436-1773336600-1773345600@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Nobeck Society meeting on - Beetles and Forest Health
DESCRIPTION:Nobeck Society meeting on – Beetles and Forest Health\, by Dr. John Ball\, Thursday March 12th at 5:30-8:pm at  SDGFP’s Outdoor Campus West\, in Rapid Cith\, 4130 Adventure ‘Trail.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/nobeck-society-meeting-on-beetles-and-forest-health/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260311T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T030611
CREATED:20260310T195339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T214403Z
UID:22405-1773252000-1773257400@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Prairie Hills Audubon Society March Board meeting
DESCRIPTION:Prairie Hills Audubon Society March Board meeting will be the evening of Wednesday March 11\, 2026 by Zoom. PHAS board meetings are open to all members (and to non-members  by invitation). We may go into executive session briefly\, at end of the meeting\, to discuss litigation. This meeting will likely start at 6:00 pm or 6:30 pm and run for 1.5 or 2 hours.  If you want to come – contact Pres. Nancy Hilding at 605-787-6466 (LL) or phas.wsd@rapidnet.com\,   These board meetings are normally the evening of the second Wednesday of the month\, by Zoom.   They are occasionally rescheduled due to inadequate quorum issues.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/prairie-hills-audubon-society-march-board-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260308T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T030611
CREATED:20260311T022953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T023010Z
UID:22439-1772964000-1772978400@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Clean up at Sheep Mountain Table
DESCRIPTION:Clean up at Sheep Mountain Table \nSunday\, March 8\, at ·10:00am – 2:00pm Sheep Mountain Table\, Bombing Range road south of Scenic\, SD notes Google Maps Link to meeting spot: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kRF16LQedXqvm3oT6  \nDetails: The Sheep Mountain Table area of Badlands National Park has recently been burned as part of a prescribed fire operation. The fire in this area has revealed thousands of glass bottles hidden amongst the grass along a ~4 mile stretch of land managed by the Park Service. Pheasants Forever and the Park Service invites you to come and help keep our public lands clean and scenic. Please bring the appropriate footwear and clothing to be out for the afternoon. Feel free to bring your own water and lunch but some
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/clean-up-at-sheep-mountain-table/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260305T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260306T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T030611
CREATED:20260228T210841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T225435Z
UID:22285-1772712000-1772794800@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:SD Game\, Fish and Parks Commission March Hybrid Meeting\, in Pierre SD
DESCRIPTION:SDGFP Commission March 5-6\, 2026 in Pierre and Zoom -here is the  agenda – https://gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/nav/Commission_Agenda_-_March_5-6_Public.pdf\n\nIt has the Zoom links for attending the hybrid meeting.\nAgendas can change up to 24 hours before meetings\, I think\, unless the statute about that  has changed.  You can testify (remotely or in person) at about 2 pm CT (1 pm MT) during  the open forum.  Zoom testifying instructions are in the agenda (see link above).\n        The SD Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee killed a bill (SB 148) during session\, that would have stopped the Nest Predator Bounty Program\, but said it would send a letter to the Commission asking for changes to it. AS of about 1:13 pm SDGFP had not received a letter from Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources about the Nest Predator Bounty Program\, asking for the Commission to 1) cut annual funds down to quarter of a million/year\, 2)  limit bounty  eligibility to minors and 3) enforce a  $250 limit per each minor/season  (neither has Nancy Hilding received it &  she  has written/called/messaged and asked for a copy once written.)\n       The Nest Predator Bounty Program  is up as an information item (not an Action Item)\, however we still ask that folks go to the Public Comment portal and \npost at least one sentence in opposition to the NPBP or if you wrote a letter to the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee just refashion it for Commission. PHAS wants them to see opposition to it —  maybe some of them will start thinking about the harm of the NPBP.\nIf people testify on the NPBP\, we may get newspaper coverage. You get three minutes during open forum. You can use the entire 3 minutes or just speak a sentence or two.  Or you can testify on the Wildlife Damage Management Action plan.\n\n3 rule change proposals for public hearing– see SD admin rules page – https://rules.sd.gov/Uploads/928_OrginalDraftRules.pdf\nor excerpt from January Commission Book – rule changes plus some discussion/justification:\nhttps://phas-wsd.org/wp-content/uploads/Proposals.January2026_Commission_Book.pdf\n        Public water Zoning and Iron Creek Lake Access Improvement\n        Lake Albert Waterfowl Refuge\n       Hunt for Habitat\n\nYou can testify on each rule change proposal for 3 minutes\n\nThe Wildlife Damage Management Action plan and Giant Canada goose Action plan will be voted on. URL to PHAS’s comments on the  Wildlife Damage Management Action Plan: https://phas-wsd.org/wp-content/uploads/SDGFP_WDMAP_Comments_FINAL.Print_.pdf\n\nThe official comment deadline was 2/20/26\, but they will vote on it at Commission so you can still comment and testify on the Plans\, as Commission (not staff)  must make the decisions.\nhttps://gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/nav/2026_WDM_Action_Plan.pdf\nhttps://gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/docs/draft_giant_canada_goose_action_plan_2021-2026.pdf\n\nIt looks like Elk Action Plan will be continued (it is an information item\, not Action Item)\nhttps://gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/nav/ElkActionPlan_2026_JanuaryDRAFT.pdf\n\nFolks can submit comments at https://gfp.sd.gov/forms/positions/ For the Commission  to see & read your comments before the March meeting\,  please submit at the GFP’s comment portal  on Sunday night March 1st\, 2026  before midnight CT .   However\, late comments are delivered to the Commission in April. It can take many years of our asking\, to get SDGFP to change course.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/sd-game-fish-and-parks-commission-march-hybrid-meeting-in-pierre-sd/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260304T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260304T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T030611
CREATED:20260224T213835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T213835Z
UID:22128-1772616600-1772632800@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Water Management Board Meeting 3/4/2026 9:30:00 AM.
DESCRIPTION:Water Management Board Meeting 3/4/2026 9:30:00 AM. \n  \nFor more info:  https://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=106 \n  \nStart Date/Time: 03/04/2026 09:30 AM\nEnd Date/Time: 03/04/2026 02:00 PM\nTime Zone: Central Standard Time\nDescription: Remote\nLocation: Matthews Training Center – 523 E Capitol Ave\, Pierre SD\nDocuments: \n\n\n\n\nDescription\nFile Type\nUpload Date\n\n\nAgenda\nAgenda\n2/24/2026 9:55:05 AM\n\n\nBoard Packet\nDocument\n2/24/2026 9:55:40 AM\n\n\nDraft Minutes\nMinutes\n2/24/2026 10:00:18 AM\n\n\nRemote Participation Information\nDocument\n2/24/2026 10:00:43 AM
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/water-management-board-meeting-3-4-2026-93000-am/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260303T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260303T235900
DTSTAMP:20260410T030611
CREATED:20260203T081830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T174848Z
UID:21546-1772580600-1772582340@phas-wsd.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260303T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260304T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T030611
CREATED:20260220T170534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T173318Z
UID:22101-1772524800-1772640000@phas-wsd.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260302T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260302T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T030611
CREATED:20260224T214809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T215124Z
UID:22133-1772478000-1772485200@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:BHs Group of Sierra Club monthly meeting on importance of fire in BHs
DESCRIPTION:The Black Hills Group of the Sierra Club will sponsor an informational program on Monday\, March 2nd. at 7:00 p.m. at the Outdoor Campus – West in Rapid City.  \nChris Stover\, who recently retired from a career with the U.S. Forest Service\, will lead a discussion on the topic: “Why is Fire important to the Black Hills?“\nThe program is free and open to the public. \n\n\nPlease note that PHAS  had a Zoom meeting on Forest Fires in October\, 2025\, the link to the recording is on our recordings web page.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/bhs-group-of-sierra-club-monthly-meeting-on-importance-of-fire-in-bhs/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260301T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260301T225900
DTSTAMP:20260410T030611
CREATED:20260203T095644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T212157Z
UID:21567-1772404200-1772405940@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:SDGFP Commission March meeting -Written Comment deadline for March 5-6th
DESCRIPTION:SDGFP Commission March meeting -Written Comment deadline for March 5-6th \nWhen closer to the date of March 5-6th\,  visit this link to get the  agenda and zoom links:  https://gfp.sd.gov/commission/information/ \n. Agenda was published on the Friday\, 6 days before the meeting.  The written comment deadline is just before midnight Central Time on Sunday night March 1st\, at this commenting portal – https://gfp.sd.gov/forms/positions/ \nThe Elk Management Plan\, and the Giant Canada Goose and Wildlife Damage Management Action Plans will likely be voted on. Please go to our announcement of the March 5th-6th meeting on the Calendar for those dates for more details. https://phas-wsd.org/event/sd-game-fish-and-parks-commission-march-hybrid-meeting-in-pierre-sd/
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/sdgfp-commission-march-meeting-written-comment-deadline-for-march-5-6th/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260226T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T030611
CREATED:20260225T105307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T105307Z
UID:22139-1772130600-1772136000@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:PHAS working meeting on the Nest Predator Bounty Program - by Zoom Feb 26th eve
DESCRIPTION:PHAS working meeting on the Nest Predator Bounty Program (NPBP)  – by Zoom Feb 26th eve at 6:30pm MT \nPHAS will host a discussion meeting\, to review the Legislative attempt to kill the NPBP in 2026\, the suggestions of the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee\, upcoming meeting of the SDGFP Commission meeting on 3/5-6/26 and future activities needed to kill this program.  We may also discuss the draft SD Wildlife Damage Management Action Plan\, which will be approved at the Commission meeting. This will not be a presentation meeting but rather discussion of topics by attendees. \n  \nJoin Zoom Meeting (February 26th\, Thursday\, 6;30 pm MT)https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87181532177?pwd=RGpOaWFHZ09YTG9SYlhWR0FKRjdodz09Meeting ID: 871 8153 2177Passcode: 000770—One tap mobile+12532158782\,\,87181532177#\,\,\,\,*000770# US (Tacoma)+13462487799\,\,87181532177#\,\,\,\,*000770# US (Houston)Join instructionshttps://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/87181532177/invitations?signature=eQc4c32uikuvqSMMIqeH4WFGe4IOsk2EGmAWr4KH6lQ\n\n\n\n\n\nDial by your location\n\n\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n\n\n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n\n\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n\n\n• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n\n\n• +1 719 359 4580 US\n\n\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n\n\n• +1 646 931 3860 US\n\n\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n\n\n• +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n\n\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n\n\n• +1 305 224 1968 US\n\n\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\n\n\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n\n\n• +1 360 209 5623 US\n\n\n• +1 386 347 5053 US\n\n\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n\n\n• +1 564 217 2000 US\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 871 8153 2177\n\n\n\nPasscode: 000770\n\n\nFind your local number:https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbO99EH7K
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/phas-working-meeting-on-the-nest-predator-bounty-program-by-zoom-feb-26th-eve/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260226T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T030611
CREATED:20260224T214135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T214135Z
UID:22130-1772112600-1772125200@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Board of Water and Natural Resources\, 2.26.2026
DESCRIPTION:02/26/2026 | Board of Water and Natural Resources\n\nStart Date/Time: 02/26/2026 01:30 PM\nEnd Date/Time: 02/26/2026 05:00 PM\nTime Zone: Central Standard Time\nDescription: February Meeting\nLocation: In-Person or On-lLine\nDocuments: \n\n\n\n\nDescription\nFile Type\nUpload Date\n\n\nBoard Packet\nDocument\n2/20/2026 9:27:40 AM\n\n\nMeeting Agenda\nAgenda\n2/20/2026 9:27:56 AM\n\n\nOnline Attendance Instructions\nDocument\n2/20/2026 9:28:13 AM\n\n\n\n\nLinks: \n\n\n\n\nListen Live\n\n\n\nIncludes discussion of  Amendment to 2026 Clean Water SRF and 2026 Drinking Water SRF Intended Use Plans
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/board-of-water-and-natural-resources-2-26-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260220T225000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260220T225900
DTSTAMP:20260410T030611
CREATED:20260203T093116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T213004Z
UID:21554-1771627800-1771628340@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Comment deadline SDGFP Wildlife Damage Management (WDM) & Giant Canada Goose Action Plans.
DESCRIPTION:Below are the deadlines for staff to receive and study your comments as they finalize the document.\nHowever all action plans are approved by the SDGFP Commission.  The staff wanted comments by 2/20/26\, The Commission wants comments by March 1st midnight CT.  The Commission meets on March 5th-6th\, 2026\, You can submit written comments for that meeting with deadline before Sunday night at midnight\, March 1st.  – I.e.; there is a second deadline… Go to our Calendar pages on March 1st and March 5th-6th to learn more and/or visit the meeting agenda – https://gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/nav/Commission_Agenda_-_March_5-6_Public.pdf \nYou can testify by Zoom for 3 minutes at the hearing on 3/5/26 \nWildlife Damage Management Action Plan\nThe South Dakota Game\, Fish and Parks (GFP) is reviewing and revising the 2026 Wildlife Damage Management (WDM) Action Plan. \n  \nThe draft WDM Action Plan can be found online here. \nhttps://gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/nav/2026_WDM_Action_Plan.pdf \nIndividuals interested in the WDM Action Plan for South Dakota may provide suggestions and comments on the revised action plan by Februrary 20\, 2026. Written comments must be received by the deadline and include your full name and city of residence. Comments can be sent to 523 E. Capitol Ave.\, Pierre\, S.D. 57501\, or submitted at gfp.sd.gov/forms/positions. \n  \nGiant Canada Goose Action Plan\nThe South Dakota Game\, Fish and Parks (GFP) is reviewing and revising the 2026 Giant Canada Goose Action Plan. \nhttps://gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/docs/draft_giant_canada_goose_action_plan_2021-2026.pdf \nThe draft Giant Canada Goose Action Plan can be found online here.. \nIndividuals interested in the Giant Canada Goose Action Plan for South Dakota may provide suggestions and comments on the revised action plan by Februrary 20\, 2026. Written comments must be received by the deadline and include your full name and city of residence. Comments can be sent to 523 E. Capitol Ave.\, Pierre\, S.D. 57501\, or submitted at gfp.sd.gov/forms/positions. \ns \nIf you miss these deadlines\, the SDGFP Commission has to approve such plans\, so you could send in comments to the Commission (instead of staff) in advance of the next Commission meeting in early March or testify at hybrid meeting.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/comment-deadline-sdgfp-wildlife-damage-management-wdm-action-plan/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260219T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T030611
CREATED:20260218T035133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T181645Z
UID:22028-1771522200-1771533000@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Norbeck Society meeting on mushrooms\, Rapid City & Zoom
DESCRIPTION:February 19\, 5:30 at the SDGF&P Outdoor Campus West\, Alan Carner\, Black Hills Mushrooms LLC will be Norbeck Society’s  guest presenter: Mushroom Foraging in the Black Hills: Seasonal Macrofungi\, Key Edible Species\, Rare Fungi & Conservation Notes. Meet and Greet from 5:30 to 6 pm\, Speech at 6 pm. \nCome in person to enjoy the company or watch from home via Zoom. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88173621695?pwd=eVlRZ3lSQ1BhUzVGUmN3akE0bTJ4QT09 \nWe don’t know  how long the meeting will last\, but people have to be  exited from Outdoor Campus West before 9:00 pm MT.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/norbeck-society-meeting-on-mushrooms-rapid-city-zoom/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260217T225000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260217T225900
DTSTAMP:20260410T030611
CREATED:20260218T200706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T205602Z
UID:22031-1771368600-1771369140@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Deadline to comment on SDGFP Draft Elk Plan
DESCRIPTION:Deadline to comment on SDGFP Draft Elk Plan – midnight CT on Tuesday Feb 17th\, 2026. \ndraft Elk plan URL to download\nhttps://gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/nav/ElkActionPlan_2026_JanuaryDRAFT.pdf\n\nComments can be sent to 523 E. Capitol Ave.\, Pierre\, S.D. 57501\, or submitted at gfp.sd.gov/forms/positions.”
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/deadline-to-comment-on-sdgfp-draft-elk-plan/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260217T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260217T225900
DTSTAMP:20260410T030611
CREATED:20260203T094358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T094358Z
UID:21561-1771367400-1771369140@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:The draft Elk Management Action Plan can be found online here. \nIndividuals may provide suggestions and comments to be considered in the Elk Management Action Plan by February 17. Written comments must include your full name and city of residence. Comments can be sent to 523 E. Capitol Ave.\, Pierre\, S.D. 57501\, or submitted here. \n\nIf you miss the comment deadline the Plan will likely be approved at the next Commission meeting\, so you can write to the Commission before the next meeting in March or testify at the hybrid meeting. \nElk\nDuring the January South Dakota Game\, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission meeting\, the department provided information on updating the Elk Management Plan through the drafting of an Elk Management Action Plan. \nIn those discussions the Commission posed the question whether more opportunity could be provided to those desiring to draw an elk license by adjusting the elk population objective within the Black Hills. The current population objective for the Black Hills is between 6\,000-8\,000. \nPer that dialogue\, the department will be seeking input from stakeholders and interested parties to obtain opinions of increasing the upper end of the population objective to 9\,000 when habitat and range conditions allow.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/21561/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260214T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T030611
CREATED:20260210T011713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T023400Z
UID:21832-1771075800-1771084800@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Piedmont  (Foothills Area) Legislative Cracker Barrel  Feb 14th\, 1:30-4:00
DESCRIPTION:Piedmont (Foothills Area) Legislative Cracker Barrel Feb 14th\, 1:30-4:00 pm\, Piedmont Valley American Legion Post 311\, 101 Pine St. Piedmont\,  Legislators from District 33 and 29 are invited.  Prairie Hills Audubon Society and the American Legion Post 311\, are joint sponsors of this event.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/piedmont-foothills-area-legislative-cracker-barrel-feb-14th-130-400/
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