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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260731T213000
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SUMMARY:Comment Deadline — Forest Service "Directives" Rule (public-comment rollback)
DESCRIPTION:Title: Comment Deadline — Forest Service “Directives” Rule (public-comment rollback) \nDate: Friday\, July 31\, 2026 \nBody:\nPublic comments due to USDA Forest Service on proposed rule RIN 0596-AD74\, which would weaken the public’s right to see and comment on how national forests — including Black Hills National Forest — are managed. The rule reclassifies Forest Service Handbooks as “advisory\,” removing them from public-comment requirements\, and states that removing existing directives would not require public notice at all. This may make citing them in administrative appeals (objections) less forceful. Tied to Executive Order 14219 (deregulation agenda). \nSubmit at regulations.gov (search “RIN 0596-AD74”) or email SM.FS.Directives-Comments@usda.gov. \nWe are not sure of the time-of-day for the deadline\, but it is normally before midnight Eastern Time. \nWe will search for environmental group alerts and pre-fab letters. We anticipate sign-on letters for groups
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/comment-deadline-forest-service-directives-rule-public-comment-rollback/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260728T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260728T190000
DTSTAMP:20260718T094825Z
CREATED:20260718T093953Z
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SUMMARY:Republican Run-off Primary for Governor
DESCRIPTION:The South Dakota GOP gubernatorial primary runoff is Tuesday\, July 28\, 2026 — a week and a half from now — between Toby Doeden and Larry Rhoden\, since no candidate cleared the 35% threshold in the June primary.  If you are a republican\, you should vote!
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/republican-run-off-primary-for-governor/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260720T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260720T215900
DTSTAMP:20260717T203131Z
CREATED:20260717T202822Z
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UID:23100-1784583000-1784584740@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Comment on  EPA's Proposal to Rescind Regulatory Determinations Four PFAS Substances (PFHxS\, PFNA\, HFPO-DA (GenX)\, and the Mixture of These Three PFAS Plus PFBS)
DESCRIPTION:Comment on EPA’s Proposal to Rescind Regulatory Determinations Four PFAS Substances (PFHxS\, PFNA\, HFPO-DA (GenX)\, and the Mixture of These Three PFAS Plus PFBS) \nEPA-HQ-OW-2025-0654 PC and Removal of Related Provisions for Four PFAS Substances (PFHxS\, PFNA\, HFPO-DA (GenX)\, and the Mixture of These Three PFAS Plus PFBS) – \n  \nThe proposed action was published in the Federal Register on May 20\, 2026 (91 Fed. Reg. 29413). https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/20/2026-10085/rescission-of-regulatory-determinations-and-removal-of-related-provisions-for-four-pfas-substances    You can review the complete rule documents and submitted comments in the public docket via the Regulations.gov Docket EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0654 \nThe EPA proposed a rule to rescind its 2024 regulatory determinations for four PFAS substances (PFHxS\, PFNA\, HFPO-DA/GenX\, and a hazard index mixture) under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This action—is alleged to be driven by procedural/legal corrections rather than new health data—would remove the Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) and related monitoring requirements for these specific chemicals. [1\, 2\, 3\, 4] \nYou may send comments\, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0654\, by any of the following methods: \n\nFederal eRulemaking Portal:https://www.regulations.gov/​ (our preferred method). Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.\nEmail:PFASNPDWR@epa.gov. Include Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0654 in the subject line of the message.\nMail: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\, EPA Docket Center\, Office of Water Docket\, Mail Code 28221T\, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC 20460.\nHand Delivery or Courier: EPA Docket Center\, WJC West Building\, Room 3334\, 1301 Constitution Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC 20004. The Docket Center’s hours of operations are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.\, Monday through Friday (except Federal Holidays).\n\n\nInstructions: All submissions received must include the Docket ID No. for this rulemaking. Comments received may be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov\, \n========== \nEarth Justice has an alert on this matter with pre-fab letter at:  https://earthjustice.org/action/pfas-forever-chemicals-drinking-water?ms=web \n 
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/comment-on-epas-proposal-to-rescind-regulatory-determinations-four-pfas-substances-pfhxs-pfna-hfpo-da-genx-and-the-mixture-of-these-three-pfas-plus-pfbs/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260720T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260720T215900
DTSTAMP:20260717T201823Z
CREATED:20260717T201550Z
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UID:23095-1784583000-1784584740@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Deadline to comment on  EPA proposal to extend PFOA and PFOS compliance deadline for 2 years
DESCRIPTION:The EPA proposed Docket ID EPA-HQ-OW-2025-1742 to extend the PFOA and PFOS compliance deadline from April 26\, 2029\, to April 26\, 2031. Qualifying water systems unable to meet the 4.0 parts per trillion (PPT) maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) can apply for this two-year federal extension to complete infrastructure upgrades. [1\, 2\, 3]\n\nKey Details of the Proposal\n\n\nThe Rule: The enforceable limits themselves remain unchanged\, but qualifying public water systems can request the delay to install necessary treatment technologies. [1]\n\n\n\n\nApplication Process: Systems granted an extension must demonstrate why they cannot meet the 2029 deadline and are required to notify the public of their updated timeline. [1]\n\n\n\n\nDeadline: The public comment period for this rule closes on July 20\, 2026. [1]\n\n\n\nDetailed regulatory text is available directly through the Federal Register Document and the EPA’s Proposed PFOA and PFOS Compliance Extension Rule page. [1\, 2]
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/23095/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260720T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260720T215900
DTSTAMP:20260717T201422Z
CREATED:20260717T200226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T201422Z
UID:23089-1784583000-1784584740@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Scoping Comment Deadline for  on the USDA-APHIS Programatic EIS on Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program  -
DESCRIPTION:Comment deadline for scoping on the USDA-APHIS Programatic EIS – Notice was published in the Federal Register on June 18\, 2026 (Vol. 91\, No. 117). This aligns with the July 20th comment deadline. It is a Notice of Intent (NOI) by USDA-APHIS to prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) for its Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program.\nKey details of the notice:\n\n\nAgency: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)\n\n\n\n\nComment Deadline: Through midnight on July 20\, 2026\n\n\n\n\nDocket Number: APHIS-2026-0628 []\n\n\n\nYou can read the official document in the Federal Register.\nhttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/18/2026-12242/notice-of-intent-to-prepare-a-programmatic-environmental-impact-statement-grasshopper-and-mormon\n\n\nPublic comments can be submitted electronically using the Regulations.gov Portal (ensure you search for APHIS-2026-0628). []\n\nYou may submit comments by either of the following methods:\n• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Enter APHIS–2026–0628 in the Search field. Select the Documents tab\, then select the Comment button in the list of documents.\n• Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send a single copy of your comment to this address: Docket No. APHIS–2026– 0628\, Regulatory Analysis and Development\, PPD\, APHIS\, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue\, #AP760\, Beltsville\, MD 20705. Please state that your comment refers to Docket No. APHIS– 2026–0628.\n\nWe assume the time-of-day for the deadline\,  is midnight Eastern Time\, as the authors are in Maryland.\n========\nTake Action\nLots of groups are upset about this\, so if you search in your browser\, you likely can find an alert\,\n Xerces Society has a petition to sign. – https://win.newmode.net/xerces-aphis-july-2026\nHere is a quote from their alert:\n\n\n“The U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) oversees a program to kill grasshoppers and Mormon crickets across 17 western states. In a typical year\, APHIS sprays insecticides to kill grasshoppers or crickets on hundreds of thousands and sometimes even millions of acres of western lands each year.  \nSpecial areas on our public lands are not exempt – in fact APHIS has treated National Wildlife Refuges\, Wilderness Study Areas\, Important Bird Areas and other sensitive lands routinely\, even in recent years. Because single treatment blocks can and often do measure hundreds of square miles\, pollinators and other native wildlife have no way of escaping the sprays. \n\n\nThe APHIS pesticide-centered approach poses risks to native pollinators\, water quality and broader biodiversity\, and ignores Congressional direction to incorporate prevention practices that can reduce grasshopper severity. \n\n\nThe Xerces Society invites you to sign [their] petition asking for a better way. \nAPHIS must: \n\n\nEnd spraying on sensitive public lands\nSupport prevention-based activities that reduce grasshopper severity\nImpose comprehensive protections for western rivers and streams \nIncrease transparency\, notification\, and engagement”
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/23089/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260720T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260720T215900
DTSTAMP:20260716T170701Z
CREATED:20260716T165438Z
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UID:23082-1784539800-1784584740@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Deadline for Scoping Comments on APHIS Insecticide Spraying PEIS
DESCRIPTION:Deadline for Scoping Comments on APHIS Insecticide Spraying PEIS \nPlant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)\, U.S. Department of Agriculture\, plans to prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement (PEIS) to analyze the effects of a program to suppress populations of grasshoppers and Mormon crickets from rangeland in seventeen states of the western United States (Arizona\, California\, Colorado\, Idaho\, Kansas\, Montana\, Nebraska\, Nevada\, New Mexico\, North Dakota\, Oklahoma\, Oregon\, South Dakota\, Texas\, Utah\, Washington\, and Wyoming). \n  \nRegarding Docket No. APHIS-2026-0628-0001 \nFederal Register Notice – https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/18/2026-12242/notice-of-intent-to-prepare-a-programmatic-environmental-impact-statement-grasshopper-and-mormon \nYou may submit comments by either of the following methods: \n\nFederal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Enter APHIS-2026-0628 in the Search field. Select the Documents tab\, then select the Comment button in the list of documents.\n\n\nPostal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send a single copy of your comment to this address: Docket No. APHIS-2026-0628\, Regulatory Analysis and Development\, PPD\, APHIS\, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue\, #AP760\, Beltsville\, MD 20705. Please state that your comment refers to Docket No. APHIS-2026-0628.\n\nWe assume the time-of-day deadline is midnight Eastern Time \n============= \nALERT \nSign a petition of Xerces Society – https://win.newmode.net/xerces-aphis-july-2026 \nRead Petition – https://xerces.org/publications/petitions-comments/petition-regarding-programmatic-environmental-impact-statement \nExcerpts  from Xerces Society alert \n\n\n\nA legal victory has created an important opportunity to improve how the federal government manages grasshoppers on western rangelands. We need your help to protect these diverse ecosystems by ensuring much needed conservation measures are included in their new plan. \n\n\nThe U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) oversees a program to kill grasshoppers and Mormon crickets across 17 western states. In a typical year\, APHIS sprays insecticides to kill grasshoppers or crickets on hundreds of thousands and sometimes even millions of acres of western lands each year. \nSpecial areas on our public lands are not exempt – in fact APHIS has treated National Wildlife Refuges\, Wilderness Study Areas\, Important Bird Areas and other sensitive lands routinely\, even in recent years. Because single treatment blocks can and often do measure hundreds of square miles\, pollinators and other native wildlife have no way of escaping the sprays. \n\n\nThe APHIS pesticide-centered approach poses risks to native pollinators\, water quality and broader biodiversity\, and ignores Congressional direction to incorporate prevention practices that can reduce grasshopper severity. \n\n\nThe Xerces Society invites you to sign our petition asking for a better way. \nAPHIS must:\n \n\n\nEnd spraying on sensitive public lands\nSupport prevention-based activities that reduce grasshopper severity\nImpose comprehensive protections for western rivers and streams\nIncrease transparency\, notification\, and engagement
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/deadline-for-scoping-comments-on-aphis-insecticide-spraying-peis/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260715T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260715T235900
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UID:23119-1784158200-1784159940@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Comment Deadline for BHNF Roby Forest Management Project July 15th\,
DESCRIPTION:Comment Opportunity\, quote from FS\n\nFS offered about a 20 day comment period on this project. This might be a scoping letter\, we are not sure how emergency projects NEPA process works and if commenting on the EA will be allowed.. An Environmental Assessment is expected out in the fall of 2026. \n\n“We [BHNF] welcome your comments on this proposal. Please submit any comments by July 15\, 2026\, through the project website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/blackhills/projects/293810 via the Get Connected link. For\nfurther information\, contact Todd Butler\, Hell Canyon District Ranger\, at (605) 673-9347. You may also\ncontact us via email at HellCanyonComments@usda.gov or through the U.S. mail:\nAttn: Roby Project Project website:\nHell Canyon Ranger District\n1019 N. 5th Street\nCuster\, SD 57730 \n\n\n\n\nQUOTES FROM FOREST SERVICE ……………………\n“The Roby Forest Management Project area consists of 46\,844 acres of National Forest lands along the western edge of Hell Canyon Ranger District (Figure 1). It is 15 miles west of Custer\, South Dakota\, six miles east of Newcastle\, Wyoming\, and includes landmarks such as Summit Ridge\, Roby Canyon\, and Boles Canyon…..\nThis area is characterized by ponderosa pine forest interspersed with grasslands and occasional aspen stands. Mountain mahogany shrublands are common in the southwestern part of the project area. There is little surface water due to the porous limestone bedrock. The project area contains the 313-acre Fanny/Boles Research Natural Area.Activities associated with the Roby Forest Management Project will occur on National Forest System lands within both Custer and Pennington counties of South Dakota; the project is also adjacent to Weston County\, Wyoming”……………………”\nThe Roby Forest Management Project has been approved as an authorized emergency action under Section 40807 of the 2022 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)\, which authorized the Secretary of Agriculture to determine that an emergency exists where implementation of emergency actions is necessary to achieve relief from hazards threatening human health and safety or mitigation of threats to natural resources on National Forest System or adjacent lands. On April 3\, 2025\, the Secretary of Agriculture released Secretary’s Memorandum 1078-006\, which designated 112\,646\,000 acres of National Forest System lands as an IIJA emergency situation. This project has been approved under that designation”\n\n\n\nFurther information and the opportunity to comment online can be found at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/blackhills/projects/293810
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/comment-deadline-for-bhnf-roby-forest-management-project-july-15th/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260713T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260713T215900
DTSTAMP:20260713T081256Z
CREATED:20260713T071935Z
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UID:23074-1783978200-1783979940@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Comments on the Revision of Regulations for BLM's Grazing Administration\, Exclusive of Alaska
DESCRIPTION:COMMENTS ON REVISION OF REGULATIONS FOR GRAZING ADMINISTRATION\, EXCLUSIVE OF ALASKA; A proposed rule by the Bureau of Land Management\, published 5/12/2026 (91 FR 26852)\n\nFederal Register announcement  – visit this link for details\nhttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/12/2026-09387/revision-of-regulations-for-grazing-administration-exclusive-of-alaska\n \n\nSend your comments on this proposed rule to the Department of the Interior (Department) on or before July 13\, 2026. The BLM and OHA are not obligated to consider any comments received after this date in making their decisions on the final rule.  \nMail\, personal\, or messenger delivery: U.S. Department of the Interior\, Director (630)\, Bureau of Land Management\, 1849 C St. NW\, Room 5646\, Washington\, DC 20240\, Attention: Acting\, BLM Director.  \nFederal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. In the Searchbox\, enter “BLM-2026-0001” and click the “Search” button. Follow the instructions at this website. A plain language summary of the proposed rule is also available on the Federal eRulemaking Portal. \nWe assume comments are due before midnight Eastern Time\, as that is normally the case for federal rulemaking \n== \nThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is proposing sweeping changes to its regulations governing livestock use on more than 155 million acres of public lands in the West. If finalized\, the regulations would eliminate your ability to participate in most agency decision-making and seriously jeopardize wildlife habitat\, streams\, native plants\, wetlands\, and other public resources. \n==================================================== \nOrganization Alerts and Analyses\n\n\nWestern Watersheds Project has a webinar on this issue: https://www.westernwatersheds.org/webinar_videos/webinar-grazing-without-guardrails-understanding-the-blms-2026-proposed-grazing-rules/\nWestern Watersheds Project Action alert\nhttps://westernwatersheds.org/actionalerts/submit-your-comments-on-the-blms-proposed-grazing-rules-by-july-13/\n\nWildEarth Guardian’s Action Alert\nhttps://wildearthguardians.org/blm-proposed-grazing-regulations-talking-points/\n==================\n\n\n\nCenter for Western Priorities: Published an in-depth article\, “BLM’s grazing rule overhaul cuts the public out of public lands\,” highlighting how the rewrite restricts the general public\, Tribes\, and conservation groups from weighing in on permit decisions.\n\n\n\n\nInvestigative Outlets:ProPublica and High Country News published an investigation exploring how the rule expands grazing across public lands while eliminating “conservation use” permits and reducing public oversight.\n\nSOME KEY CONSERVATION CONCERNS RAISED\n\nEnvironmental organizations have highlighted several major changes to the grazing rules:\n\n\n\n\n\nPublic Participation: The rule redefines “interested parties\,” potentially shutting out conservation groups\, Tribes\, and the general public from grazing considerations.\n\n\n\n\nTribal & Non-Commercial Rights: Non-commercial grazing (such as tribal access for sustenance or bison herds) would be discontinued\, and “conservation use” permits would be eliminated.\n\n\n\n\nRestocking Vacant Allotments: The BLM is pushing to restock vacant grazing lands\, including those recovering from wildfires or lacking water sources.\n\n\n\n\nState Control Over Water: The management of water quality standards on BLM land would be reverted to individual state laws.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/comments-on-the-revision-of-regulations-for-blms-grazing-administration-exclusive-of-alaska/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260709T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260710T110000
DTSTAMP:20260630T173632Z
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UID:23045-1783598400-1783681200@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:SDGFP Commission July meeting 7/9-7//10/26
DESCRIPTION:SDGFP Commission July meeting 7/9-7//10/26 in Webster and by Zoom \nhttps://gfp.sd.gov/commission/schedule/ \nMore information will be available at current meeting overview closer to meeting date \nhttps://gfp.sd.gov/commission/information/ \nGo to our notice of June Commission meeting\, if there are any rule finalizations in July  those may have been  apparent as proposals  or petitions for rule making in June and/or May Commission meetings. \nDeadline for written comment is the Sunday before at midnight CT\, submit at https://gfp.sd.gov/forms/positions/
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/sdgfp-commission-july-meeting-7-9-7-10-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260708T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260708T160000
DTSTAMP:20260913T124527Z
CREATED:20260913T124527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T124527Z
UID:23224-1783498500-1783526400@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Water Management Board's July meeting
DESCRIPTION:A meeting is scheduled for the Water Management Board on 7/8/2026 9:15:00 AM. Please visit the Boards and Commissions Portal to learn more about past and upcoming meetings!
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/water-management-boards-july-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260708T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260708T160000
DTSTAMP:20260711T094105Z
CREATED:20260702T150019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T094105Z
UID:23052-1783494000-1783526400@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Water Management Board meeting
DESCRIPTION:A meeting is scheduled for the Water Management Board on 7/8/2026 9:15:00 AM. Please visit the Boards and Commissions Portal to learn more about past and upcoming meetings! \nHere is a link to the agenda: \nhttps://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=106 \nWe are not sure but now-a-days these meetings are normally broadcast on SD Public Broadcasting (see first link). \nA microsoft Teams link or phone link are allowed for folks wanting to testify \nLocation: DANR – Joe Foss Bldg – Matthews Training Center\, Pierre\, SD
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/water-management-board-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260706T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260706T215900
DTSTAMP:20260623T004430Z
CREATED:20260622T232909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T004430Z
UID:23040-1783373400-1783375140@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:COMMENT DEADLINE: Rice's Whale ESA Status Review — July 6\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:COMMENT DEADLINE: Rice’s Whale ESA Status Review — July 6\, 2026 \nNMFS has initiated a 5-year ESA status review of the Rice’s whale — the world’s most endangered great whale\, with only ~51 individuals surviving\, all in the Gulf of Mexico. This review follows the Trump administration’s March 31\, 2026 “God Squad” decision exempting all Gulf oil and gas operations from ESA protections. The review could result in the whale being downlisted from Endangered to Threatened\, or delisted entirely. Your comment goes on the official legal record and can be used by conservation attorneys in ongoing court challenges. \nFederal Register Notice (FR Doc. 2026-08663\, 91 FR 24205):\nhttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/05/2026-08663/endangered-and-threatened-species-initiation-of-a-status-review-for-the-rices-whale-and-request-for \nTo submit your comment:\nGo to https://www.regulations.gov and enter docket NOAA-NMFS-2026-1222 in the search box. Click the “Comment” icon and complete the required fields. Anonymous comments accepted (enter “N/A” in required fields). Electronic submission only — no mail address is provided in the notice. \nFor further information: Clay George\, NMFS Southeast Region\, (912) 766-0087 \nHelpful background and sample comment language:\nEndangered Species Coalition: https://www.endangered.org/how-many-whales-does-it-take-to-save-a-species-the-story-of-the-rices-whale/\nPaul Watson Foundation (includes sample letter): https://www.paulwatsonfoundation.org/operation-gulf-guardians/ \nDeadline: July 6\, 2026. Late comments might not be considered.  Notice does not say what time zone the deadline is in. We assume the deadline is midnight eastern time\, as the office of Mr George is in Georgia. \nDrawing of Rice’s whale is by NOAA.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/comment-deadline-rices-whale-esa-status-review-july-6-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260706T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260706T204000
DTSTAMP:20260702T145210Z
CREATED:20260702T144914Z
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UID:23050-1783362600-1783370400@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Black Hills Group Sierra Club meeting on BoME hearing on Craven Canyon mine exploration proposal
DESCRIPTION:YOU are invited to a program\, sponsored by the Black Hills Group of the Sierra Club\, Monday\, July 6th. at 6:30 p.m. at the SD GFP’s Outdoor Campus – West in Rapid City. \nAttorney George Nelson will give an update on the Board of Minerals & Environment hearing on uranium exploration proposed for Craven Canyon\, ancient archeological site near Edgemont.\nFor more info: jeremiahjaydavis@gmail.com\n\nWe don’t know how long the meeting will last\, but have given the 2 hours and 10 minutes.  People have to clear out of OCW by 9 pm
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/black-hills-group-sierra-club-meeting-on-bome-hearing-on-craven-canyon-mine-exploration-proposal/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260705T225000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260705T225900
DTSTAMP:20260702T150749Z
CREATED:20260702T150749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T150749Z
UID:23054-1783291800-1783292340@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Deadline to submit written comments to SDGFP Commission July meeting
DESCRIPTION:Deadline to submit written comments to SDGFP Commission July meeting is just before midnight CT the Sunday before the meeting. When a state agency has hearings\, the deadline may be 72 hours before the day of the hearing – it depends on the type of board it is.  On our Calendar\, go to the meeting announcement  for the event (July 9th-10th) for more details and the web portal link to submit comments too (which is https://gfp.sd.gov/forms/positions/) \nAgenda – https://gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/nav/Commission_Agenda_July_2026.pdf
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/deadline-to-submit-written-comments-to-sdgfp-commission-july-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260625T190000
DTSTAMP:20260623T004149Z
CREATED:20260618T193150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T004149Z
UID:23031-1782410400-1782414000@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Webinar on Saving Rice's Whale \, 6 pm MT Thursday\, June 25
DESCRIPTION:The Gulf of Mexico is home to one of the rarest whales on Earth: the Rice’s whale. Found nowhere else in the world\, this remarkable species is down to fewer than 100 individuals\, with only 51 whales believed to remain in the Gulf. \nThey need strong protections\, and they need people like us to speak up. \n  \n\nJoin webinar on Thursday\, June 25 at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT for a webinar with Rice’s whale experts to learn what makes these whales so unique\, what threats they face\, and how we can help protect their future. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TcDCdLaOSKujqJXrF1mo8A?link_id=2&can_id=894d0cc0d439d8d2425a681aec9625bc&source=email-email_webinar_riceswhales&email_referrer=email_3287639&email_subject=help-protect-the-gulfs-last-rices-whales-_&&#/registration \nDuring the webinar\, marine biologists will share the latest on Rice’s whales and why stronger safeguards are urgently needed. Then\, our national policy director will walk through how to submit a public comment before the July 6 deadlineand use your voice to support protections for this critically imperiled species. \nThere will also be time for Q&A\, so bring your questions. The webinar will be recorded for those who cannot attend live. \nThe 51 Rice’s whales in the Gulf are counting on us. \nPresenters: Laura Engleby\, Marine Mammal Researcher and former Marine Mammal Branch Chief at NOAA Matt Leslie\, PhD\, Assistant Professor of Biology at Ursinus College Jewel Tomasula\, PhD\, National Policy Director at Endangered Species Coalition Tommy Tucker\, Marine Life Field Coordinator at Endangered Species Coalition \nThis is sponsored by the Endangered Species Coalition and Sierra Club in Florida \nWe are not sure how long the webinar will last\, but we are guessing at one hour. \nDrawing of whale is by NOAA \n 
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/webinar-on-saving-rices-whale-6-pm-mt-thursday-june-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260622T235000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260622T235900
DTSTAMP:20260622T230521Z
CREATED:20260621T101157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T230521Z
UID:23037-1782172200-1782172740@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Comments due on the proposed Benchmark Timber sale draft EA (BHNF)\, June 22nd
DESCRIPTION:Comments due on the proposed Benchmark Timber sale draft EA (BHNF)\, June 22nd \n  \nComments would be due for Benchmark Vegetation Management Project EA on Sunday\, June 21st at 11:59 pm except the Forest Service has a rule in the planning regulation (36 CFR 219) that if deadlines fall on a Sunday or Holiday you move the deadline\, to next working day — so Benchmark comments are due on Monday. \n \nhttps://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/blackhills/projects/304272\n \nInformation Black Hills National Forest | Project Summary (#68498) | Forest Service \n \nEnvironmental Assessment\n\nhttps://usfs-public.app.box.com/s/44ogw739jda7lklyiwx6fru53tlkqexq/file/2238903092854 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n============\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation Summary:The project area is located south of Lead-Deadwood\, SD\, and is bounded by Vanocker Canyon Highway (Forest Highway 26)\, Benchmark Road (National Forest System Road 198)\, Custer Crossing Road (National Forest System Road 256)\, and Rochford Road (County Highway 17). \n\nFor more info:\nChris Storesc/o Northern Hills Ranger District605-443-3081chris.stores@usda.gov\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuotes from the Benchmark Vegetation Management EA\n\n\n“The Benchmark project is necessary because:\n• Executive Order 14225 calls on the Forest Service to increase production of\ncommercial timber from National Forest System Lands (White House 2025).\n• The Benchmark project area is in a landscape determined by the Secretary of\nAgriculture (Secretarial Memo 1078-006) to be in an emergency situation in\nregard to fire and insect risk. Actions to reduce fire hazard and insect risk while\nproviding timber to local industry are priorities in these landscapes (USDA 2025).\n• The entirety of the Benchmark project area is within the wildland-urban interface\n(WUI) as identified in the Lawrence County Community Wildfire Protection Plan\n(Lawrence County 2022). The project area is located immediately south of Lead-\n\nDeadwood\, SD\, is bisected by US Highway 385\, which is a major travel route\nthrough the Forest\, and includes approximately 10\,513 acres of private land.\nActions to reduce fire hazard on National Forest System lands are prioritized in\nWUI through Forest Plan and Washington Office direction.\n• Approximately 88.1% of the Benchmark project area is in MA 5.1 (Resource\nProduction Emphasis). Objectives 5.1-201\, 5.1-202\, and 5.1-203 call for\nproviding timber products while also providing for a variety in stand sizes\, shape\,\ncrown closure\, age structure and interspersion and for maintaining or enhancing\nhardwood communities.\n\nProposed Action: What are we proposing to do?\nWe are proposing to conduct a combination of commercial and non-commercial\nvegetation treatments on National Forest System (NFS) land within the Benchmark\nproject area on the Northern Hills Ranger District of the Black Hills National Forest. We\nhave prepared this environmental assessment (EA) to document the effects of the\nproposed action and to determine if significant effects would result that would require\nfurther analysis in an environmental impact statement (EIS). This EA fulfills agency\npolicy and direction and complies with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)\,\nthe National Forest Management Act (NFMA)\, the Black Hills National Forest Land and\nResource Management Plan as amended by the Phase II Amendment (Forest Plan\,\nUSDA-Forest Service 2006a)\, the Endangered Species Act (ESA)\, the Clean Water Act\n(CWA)\, the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)\, and other applicable laws\,\nregulations\, and policies. This document was prepared under the Department of\nAgriculture’s 2025 NEPA regulations at 7 CFR 1b.\nThe Benchmark project area encompasses a total of 48\,516 acres of land\, including\n38\,003 acres of NFS land and 10\,516 acres of private land. Proposed activities would\nonly occur on NFS land.\nAs defined by the Forest Plan\, the Benchmark project area includes portions of three\nmanagement areas (MA): 164 acres of MA 3.1 (Botanical Area)\, 33\,486 acres of MA 5.1\n(Resource Production)\, and 4\,353 acres of MA 5.4 (Big Game Winter Range).\nThe interdisciplinary team (IDT) has identified the following actions to address the\npurpose and need for the Benchmark project:\n\nTable 1. Proposed Action Treatments\nVegetation Treatments Acres\nCommercial Thin 8\,222\nShelterwood Removal 6\,096\nShelterwood Establishment 1\,422\nGroup Selection 1\,976\nHardwood Enhancement 821\nMeadow Enhancement 74\nPre-commercial Thin (Silviculture emphasis)* 409\nHazardous Fuel Reduction** 7\,146\nPrescribed Fire 38\,003\nShaded Fuel Break 6\,807\nBenchmark Vegetation Management EA\n\nRoad Work Miles\nMaintenance 172.6\nReconstruction 14.3\nNew Construction 0\n*These acres represent stands where only pre-commercial thinning is proposed\, with not associated commercial treatment. Any stand proposed for a commercial treatment would also be considered for a follow-up pre-commercial treatment based on stand conditions.\n**Some acres proposed for hazardous fuel reduction overlap areas proposed for commercial timber harvest. In those stands\, fuel conditions will be evaluated following the commercial treatment\, and fuel reduction will occur where necessary based on stand conditions”
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/comments-due-on-the-proposed-benchmark-timber-sale-draft-ea-bhnf-june-22nd/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260618T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T231522Z
CREATED:20260608T225703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T231522Z
UID:23016-1781773200-1781798400@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:SD Board of Minerals and Environment June 18th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The board packet and instructions for joining the meeting are available on the South Dakota Boards and Commissions portal at https://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=67 \n  \n AGENDA  \nBoard of Minerals and Environment  – Teams/Telephone Conference Meeting  \nDANR Large Conference Room  \n523 East Capitol Avenue  \nPierre\, SD  \n  \nAGENDA \nJune 18\, 2026  \n10:00 a.m. Central Time  \nCall to order and roll call  \nApprove agenda  \nIntroduction of DANR Waste Management Program Administrator  \nApprove May 18-20\, 2026\, meeting minutes  \nMining issues consent calendar – Tom Cline  \nOral Mining Reports  \nHomestake Mining Company (Permits 332 & 456) – Mark Nelson  \nHomestake Mining Company (Permit 445) – Mark Nelson  \nWharf Resources (USA)\, Inc – Jasmine McCauley  \nDTRC\, LLC – Timm Comer  \n Update on Brohm EPA Superfund Site – Roberta Hudson  \nPublic comment period in accordance with SDCL 1-25-1  \nUpcoming meetings  \nAdjourn  \nNotice is given to individuals with disabilities that the meeting is being held in a physically accessible location. Individuals requiring assistive technology or other services in order to participate in the meeting or materials in an alternate format should contact Brian Walsh\, Nondiscrimination Coordinator\, by calling (605) 773-5559 as soon as possible but no later than two business days prior to the meeting to ensure accommodations are available.  \nWe are not sure when the meeting will end but have guessed at 4 pm MT \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/sd-board-of-minerals-and-environment-june-18th-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260612T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105855Z
CREATED:20260427T171626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T105855Z
UID:22710-1781289000-1781456400@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Greenway Day Events\, Rapid City\, June 11th-14th
DESCRIPTION:Greenway Day Events\, Rapid City\, June 12-14th\, The Journey & Founder’s Park \nGo to Rapid City Parks web and Facebook pages for more information – Visit www.FriendsOfRCparks.com \nThursday night – Teddy Roosevelt Event at the Journey\, Friday June 13th is the kick off with a race at Founder’s Park.  Saturday June 14\, Family Friendly activities\, Sunday June 15th\, West Blvd Summer  Festival\, \nTIME-OF-DAY???   We are not sure of the time of days for all events \nAgenda of events is shown as QR code on  the poster\, (see poster at the top)
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/greenway-day-events-rapid-city-june-13-15th/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T004030Z
CREATED:20260425T003751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T004030Z
UID:22683-1781254800-1781366400@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Open House at the Great Plains Botanic Garden. South of Hermosa\, June 13 & 14\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:June 12-13   •   Open House – Log Cabin Visitor Center at the Great Plains Botanic Garden\, Friday & Saturday – June 12 & 13\,  at 9:am-4:pm  \nOpen House at the Great Plains Botanic Garden. \nEvent will be cancelled in case of serious rain making our grounds muddy.\nWe are a short distance east of Hwy 79 five miles south of Hermosa SD. The physical address is 14229 Windbreak Road\, Hermosa\, SD. Follow Hwy 79 five miles south of Hermosa\, turn east on Windbreak Road\, which is just a bit north of mile-marker 55 on Hwy 79.\nCome see how our Penstemon Display is doing\, the ongoing expansion project for the Cactus Garden\, the Grass Blocks being installed and stroll through more of the grounds on our Trail of Two Hills. \nVolunteer members will be on hand to show you around.\nThe bookstore in the Log Cabin Visitor Center will be open and offering free coffee and snacks.\nBring your human friends\, but not your pets. Sorry\, no pets are allowed at the Botanic Garden. Bring your camera\, sunscreen\, hat\, sturdy shoes and so on. We have non-refrigerated bottled water available. \nFor other Great Plains Native Plant Society news visit their web site: – https://www.gpnps.org/  \, https://www.gpnps.org/events.php
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/open-house-at-the-great-plains-botanic-garden-south-of-hermosa-june-13-14-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260612T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T211313Z
CREATED:20260609T104526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T211313Z
UID:23023-1781247600-1781280000@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:June 12th hearing on Nebraska Game and Parks Mt Lion Hunting Season
DESCRIPTION:June 12th hearing on Nebraska Game and Parks Mt Lion Hunting Season will be in North Platte at the Mid-plains Community College Rooms 105/107 \nMeeting notice – https://outdoornebraska.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6-12-2026-Commission-Meeting-Notice-with-ADA-notes.pdf \nHearing notice: https://outdoornebraska.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6-12-26-Public-Hearing-notice.pdf \nMountain lions are on the hearing agenda for 7:15 MT. \n\n\nCHANGES\n In some hunting units — Pine Ridge & Wild Cat Hills — the cougar “harvest” cap will be reduced. Pine Ridge from 12 to 3 and Wild Cat Hills from 3 to 1\, with one female sub-limit.  The Niobrara unit “harvest” cap will be  increased from 6 to 10\, with a female sub-limit of 5. . A change is proposed to area boundaries description  for Niobrara Unit. The auxiliary season is only to happen at Niobrara Unit (not the other two Units)\n…\nYou can find  original rule change proposal at  https://rules.nebraska.gov/docket\nYou can find a discussion of the proposals and reasons for them at: https://outdoornebraska.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Mountain-Lion-Recommendations-2026.pdf\n\nDeadline to send written comments will be noon MT on  Wednesday\, the 10th.\nThere will also be an informal Commission information meeting on Thursday afternoon before the formal hearing on Friday\n\n\nSheri Henderson\nAdministrative Programs Officer II\nAgency Safety Manager\nNebraska Game and Parks Commission\n2200 N.  33rd Street\nLincoln\, NE 68503\n402-471-5539\nHenderson\, Sheri <sheri.henderson@nebraska.gov>
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/june-12th-hearing-on-nebraska-game-and-parks-mt-lion-hunting-season/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260611T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260612T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T033015Z
CREATED:20260606T031247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T033015Z
UID:22991-1781179200-1781262000@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:SDGFP Commission  June Hybrid Meeting 6/11-6/12\, 2026\, Madison & Zoom
DESCRIPTION:SDGFP Commission June Meeting 6/11-6/12\, 2026\, Madison \nDate and Time: June 11\, 2026\, from 1-5 pm CST and June 12\, 2026\, from 8 am-12 pm CST\nMeeting Location: Heartland Energy\, 423 SE 12th Street\, Madison\, SD 57042 \nAgenda: https://gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/Commission_Agenda_Draft_-_June_11___12_Public.pdf \nThis meeting will have an information item on the “Youth Trapping Recruitment Program and Coyote Bounty Updates” and an action item on “Big Game Depredation Hunts”. Rule proposals – 9. General License Provisions – Definitions\n10. Spring and Fall Turkey Seasons\,  Petitions: 7. Petition 256 – Tagging of Harvested Preserve Birds\, 8. Petition 257 – Preserve Transportation Permit\, Rule finalization for June > Youth\, Mentor\, and Apprentice Deer Seasons. \nCurrent meeting overview link – it will have the “Commission Book” (which contains written info. presented to Commission)\, when it is closer to Thursday: https://gfp.sd.gov/commission/information/ \nWritten comment deadline is before midnight Central Time  on  Sunday 6/7/26 – submit at portal – https://gfp.sd.gov/forms/positions/ \n—\nAs a remote-Zoom participant – you can watch & listen\, but can only talk if you are un-muted by host.\nDuring the open forum and public hearing\, if you’d like to testify\, please ‘Raise Your Hand’ using the button at the bottom of the screen\, or by pressing *9 on your phone. To lower your hand via phone\, press *9 again. When it’s your turn to speak\, the meeting host will unmute you\, allowing you to have audio but no video. \nIf your phone is muted when called upon\, press *6 to unmute.\n• *9 to ‘Raise Your Hand’ or ‘Lower Your Hand.’\n• *6 to Unmute or Mute\nPlease inform Gail Buus at gail.buus@state.sd.us by 1 pm CST if you plan to speak remotely during the meeting.  However SDGFP is polite & normally provides opportunity for not-registered folks to testify. You get 3 minutes speaking time during Open Forum & 3 minutes for each proposed rule during any hearing\nZoom Webinar: Click here to join the meeting   – https://state-sd.zoom.us/j/91264176710?pwd=Vm00NEowdGV6N09Ib1hnVlJkMUF3Zz09#success \nMeeting ID: 912 6417 6710 Passcode: 970458\nCall In: +17193594580\,\,91264176710# US Video Conference ID: 91264176710@zoomcrc.com
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/sdgfp-commission-june-hybrid-meeting-6-11-6-12-2026-madison-zoom/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260607T105000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260607T225900
DTSTAMP:20260606T040059Z
CREATED:20260606T033157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T040059Z
UID:23002-1780829400-1780873140@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Written comment deadline for the SDGFP Commission June meeting  \, Sunday 6/7/26
DESCRIPTION:  \nWritten comment deadline for the SDGFP Commission June meeting  is >>submit before midnight Central Time  on  Sunday 6/7/26 – Please  submit at portal – https://gfp.sd.gov/forms/positions/ \nSDGFP Commission June Meeting 6/11-6/12\, 2026\, Madison \nDate and Time: June 11\, 2026\, from 1-5 pm CST and June 12\, 2026\, from 8 am-12 pm CST\nMeeting Location: Heartland Energy\, 423 SE 12th Street\, Madison\, SD 57042 \nAgenda: https://gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/Commission_Agenda_Draft_-_June_11___12_Public.pdf \nThis meeting will have an information item on the “Youth Trapping Recruitment Program and Coyote Bounty Updates” and an action item on “Big Game Depredation Hunts”. Rule proposals – 9. General License Provisions – Definitions\n10. Spring and Fall Turkey Seasons\,  Petitions: 7. Petition 256 – Tagging of Harvested Preserve Birds\, 8. Petition 257 – Preserve Transportation Permit\, Rule finalization for June > Youth\, Mentor\, and Apprentice Deer Seasons. \nCurrent meeting overview link – it will have the “Commission Book” (which contains written info. presented to Commission)\, when it is closer to Thursday: https://gfp.sd.gov/commission/information/ \n  \n 
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/written-comment-deadline-for-the-sdgfp-commission-june-meeting-sunday-6-7-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T160106Z
CREATED:20260511T160106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T160106Z
UID:22888-1780740000-1780758000@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Spearfish Annual Native Plant Sale and Educational Program
DESCRIPTION:2026 Annual Native Plant Sale and Educational Program in Spearfish\, SD\, hosted by Beautify Spearfish and the SDSU Native Plant Initiative\, is scheduled for Saturday\, June 6\, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at The Snapper’s Club (416 S Canyon Street). This event features native plants\, educational speakers\, and supports Bee City USA certification efforts. [1\, 2] \nKey Plant Events in Spearfish (2026): \n\nNative Plant Sale & Educational Program: June 6\, 2026\, 10 AM – 3 PM at The Snapper’s Club. Features locally grown native plants (sold by SDSU Native Plant Initiative) and five educational speakers on pollinators and native habitats.\nSpearfish Seed Swap: Held annually at the Grace Balloch Memorial Library\, with the 12th annual event occurring in early 2026\, featuring seed sharing\, gardening talks\, and children’s activities.\nGarden to Table Event: March 14\, 2026\, at the Career & Tech Education Center (1824 Spirit Ln)\, focused on sustainable food and growing\, supported by local organizations.\n \nLocal Farm Shares/Sales: Cycle Farm (287 Evans Lane) offers farm stand visits and\, alongside Budding Moon Farm\, provides CSAs with local starts\, flowers\, and vegetables. [1\, 2\, 3\, 4\, 5\, 6\, 7]\n\nFor the latest updates on the Native Plant Sale and local\, eco-friendly landscaping\, follow Beautify Spearfish on Instagram.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/spearfish-annual-native-plant-sale-and-educational-program/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260605T215000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260605T215900
DTSTAMP:20260511T191410Z
CREATED:20260511T191233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T191410Z
UID:22902-1780696200-1780696740@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:6/5/26 Deadline for comments to Forest Service on rules governing administrative site leasing
DESCRIPTION:6/5/26 is the deadline for comment on rules governing administrative site leasing by  Forest Service \nThe U.S. Forest Service has proposed a new rule regarding “Administrative Site Leases” (RIN 0503-AA39)\, published on May 6\, 2026\, with a public comment period closing on June 5\, 2026. \nQuote from FS: \n\n“The United States Department of Agriculture (Department)\, Forest Service (Forest Service or Agency)\, is proposing to amend its land use regulations to exempt administrative site leases from the regulations for special uses. The purpose of this deregulatory action is to better align Forest Service leasing activities with private real estate market practices.” \n\n\nFederal register – \nhttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/06/2026-08937/administrative-site-leases \nQuote: “Please submit comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. In the search box\, enter 0596-AD68\, which is the RIN for this proposed rulemaking. Then\, in the search panel on the left side of the screen\, under the Document Type heading\, click on the “Notice” link to locate this document. You may submit a comment by clicking on the “Comment” button.”… \n…Comments may be viewed on the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. In the search box\, enter 0596-AD68 and click the “Search” button. Note that personal information provided\, such as name\, phone number\, and mailing address\, will be included in the record.” \n  \nOTHER QUOTES \n“Administrative sites are land or property controlled by the Forest Service used for administrative purposes. The 2018 Farm Bill provides that the Secretary of Agriculture may lease an administrative site that is under the Secretary’s jurisdiction under Public Law 115-334 Sec. 8623. The Forest Service Facility Realignment and Enhancement Act of 2005 (FSFREA)\, Public Law 109-54\, also provides that the Forest Service may dispose of administrative sites by sale\, lease\, exchange\, and other methods. The Administrative Site Leasing Program\, which includes leasing administrative sites under both the Farm Bill and FSFREA authorities\, was initially classified as a special use authorization. This classification prevents the Agency from issuing leases that function as they are commonly legally defined\, and the terms of the existing special use framework can discourage private-sector investment. For example\, the standard lease form\, due to special use authorization regulatory requirements\, constrains use of the leasehold interest as collateral for loans\, limits assignment and transfer of the lease\, and provides for unilateral termination of the authorization by the Forest Service. These requirements limit financing options and negatively impact the marketability of leasing projects. \nReclassifying the Administrative Site Leasing Program as a non-special use activity will remove regulatory constraints incompatible with modern real estate leasing practices and reflect the unique statutory basis and long-term real property nature of these leases. Without this regulatory change\, private developers will continue to face challenges in obtaining the financing needed to pursue affordable housing and other projects under this program.” \nFor more info: \n\n\nMatthew Fountain\, Sales and Leasing Program Manager\, 202-205-1464 or matthew.fountain1@usda.gov.   \n\nWe are not sure of the time Zone of the deadline\, but we assume EST
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/6-5-26-deadline-for-comments-to-forest-service-on-rules-governing-administrative-site-leasing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260604T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260604T190000
DTSTAMP:20260529T232025Z
CREATED:20260529T182034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T232025Z
UID:22956-1780594200-1780599600@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:SD DOT meeting on "Highway 85 project" -  Road work from Cheyenne Crossing to Wyoming
DESCRIPTION:SD DOT meeting on “Highway 85 project” near Spearfish/Lead \nLink to learn about the project:   https://dot.sd.gov/ushighway85towy \nPublic Meeting at\,\nDeadwood History\n150 Sherman St.\nDeadwood SD 57732\non 4 June 2026\nat 5:30 to 7:00 PM\n\nSome folks are concerned about impacts to scenic beauty due to changes to road template. I think – they project another major re-sculpting of landscape like what happened on 385 re-construction. Other possible concerns – improper culvert designs interfering with fish travel within surface waters\, run off  from road effecting water quality in streams\, especially Spearfish Creek\, that supports American dipper..\n\n============================\n\nProject Needs and Goals:\nNeeds: \n\nReduce crash rates\nReplace pavement\nReplace drainage structures\n\nGoals: \n\nProtect the integrity of the corridor\, protect the beauty of the Black Hills\, while enhancing the experience for all users\nImprove alignment and add shoulders where possible\nReduce impacts on the natural environment during construction\n\n\nTentative Project Timeline:\nPreliminary Design: 2025\nPublic Meetings and Landowner Meetings: 2026\nTentative Construction: 2030/2031 \n\nPublic Involvement:\nMeeting Date: Thursday\, June 4\, 2026\nMeeting Time: 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. MT\nMeeting Place: Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center 150 Sherman St. Deadwood\, SD 57732
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/sd-dot-meeting-on-highway-85-project-road-work-from-cheyenne-crossing-to-wyoming/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260602T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260602T215900
DTSTAMP:20260529T232713Z
CREATED:20260529T192420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T232713Z
UID:22962-1780435800-1780437540@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:June 2 deadline to comment on protecting North Atlantic Right Whale from strikes by ships
DESCRIPTION:Please add a public comment before the June 2 deadline in support of continued implementation and enforcement of the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule. \nYour voice is needed to oppose weakening one of the most important federal safeguards protecting critically endangered North Atlantic right whales from lethal vessel strikes! The Trump administration plans to roll back the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule\, which has been in effect since 2008\, in favor of unproven technology-based tools. Efforts to modernize whale conservation strategies should build upon\, not replace\, proven measures. \nTo submit: The comment deadline is June 2\, 2026 —. You can submit via: \n\nhttps://www.regulations.gov  (search docket NOAA-NMFS-2026-0364)\,\nThe Endangered Species Coalition’s pre-filled digital form: https://endangered.quorum.us/campaign/159842/\nAWI’s action alert: https://awionline.org/actions/tell-the-trump-admin-dont-weaken-right-whale-protections/\n\nWe are not sure of the time-of-day for the submission deadline\, but assume that it is just before midnight on June 2nd\, 2026 Eastern Time.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/june-2-deadline-to-comment-on-protecting-north-atlantic-right-whale-from-strikes-by-ships/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260531T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260531T203000
DTSTAMP:20260514T210859Z
CREATED:20260510T153012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T210859Z
UID:22853-1780250400-1780259400@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:"For Birds" musical event at Journey Museum on eve of May 31st
DESCRIPTION:“For the Birds” musical event at Journey Museum on eve of May 31st in Rapid City \nDoors open at 6:00 for social and time to view the Avis Marvelous exhibit. \nConcert starts at 7:00 – 8:30.  Black Hills Raptor Center. will have some birds there as well. \nBlack Hills Citizen’s Climate Lobby  (BHCCL) arranged for this event and the Rapid City Chapter of the Izaak Walton League appropriated a small grant to pay for the rental of the facility.  The event is free but BHCCL asks that you register in advance for tickets  at https://ForTheBirdsRapidCity.eventbrite.com \nQuote from promotional sheet of performers; \n“For the Birds features a jazz duo performing the original music o f Seattle pianist and composer Nelda Swiggett. But\nthis is not just a concert. The performance engages the power of  artistic expression – live music\, spoken words\, images and\npoetry – to connect audiences emotionally to the scientific realities o f our changing climate through the lens of\nbirds. Ultimately a story of hope\, audiences leave the performance feeling empowered to take meaningful action. \nBirds are on the frontlines of climate change as increasing numbers of extreme weather events disrupt the\nrhythms o f the natural world. The number o f birds in North America has declined b y 2 9 percent since 1970\, and\nthe rate of decline i s accelerating. What can one individual d o to make a positive difference for birds — for all living\nthings? For the Birds provides some answers. \nNelda debuted her first climate-themed concert\, The Alaska Suite\, i n 2017. Building on the success of the Alaska\nSuite\, she debuted For the Birds in 2024. Collectively\, these concerts have been performed 47 times t o date\,\ntouching over 3500 people with a message of hope and call to action.” \n  \nNelda’s work featured nationally on NPR’s “Here & Now” in a clip entitled: “Climate change can be daunting. One woman creates music to help process feelings around it.” \nHere is a sheet talking about the musicians: https://phas-wsd.org/wp-content/uploads/For-the-birds-dragged.pdf \nFor more information –  Mary volunteer for  BHCCL at rmdeibert@gmail.com
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/for-birds-musical-event-at-journey-museum-on-eve-of-march-31st/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260522T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260621T235900
DTSTAMP:20260531T201758Z
CREATED:20260427T194203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T201758Z
UID:22712-1779408000-1782086340@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Benchmark Vegetation Management Project\, Black Hills National Forest.
DESCRIPTION:The comment period on the Benchmark Vegetation Management Project is – May 22nd- June 21st. FS sent out this note on MAY 21ST – \n\n\n\n” announcing the initiation of the public comment period for the Benchmark Vegetation Management Project. The comment period will open May 22\, 2026\, and comments will be accepted for 30 days. Documents related to the project\, including the preliminary environmental assessment\, can be found on the project website at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/blackhills/projects/68498\n\n\n\nHere is a quote from A Forest Services Letter we received on this project in early May (BEFORE COMMENT PERIOD ANNOUNCED) \n“This letter is intended to give you early notification of the Benchmark project. It is not initiating a \ncomment period. Information about this project can be found on the Black Hills National Forest website \n(https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/blackhills/projects/68498). A comment period will be offered with the \nrelease of the Draft Environmental Assessment\, which is expected to be available in mid-May.”….. \n========= \nThe Benchmark Project is being analyzed under the provisions of the Emergency Action Determination \n(EAD) under Section 40807 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. EAD authorities can be \napplied to projects that pre-emptively address the potential impacts of natural disturbances\, such as \nwildfire and insect infestation\, to nearby communities and National Forest System lands that have been \nidentified as being in an emergency situation. The Benchmark project area is in such a landscape as \ndetermined by the Secretary of Agriculture. The EAD provisions expedite implementation of eligible \nprojects by eliminating the objection process under 36 CFR 218.……… \n========= \n“The Black Hills National Forest\, Northern Hills Ranger District (NHRD)\, is preparing an environmental \nassessment (EA) for the Benchmark Vegetation Management Project (Benchmark Project)\, located south \nof Lead-Deadwood\, SD\, west of Vanocker Canyon Road\, north of Benchmark Road and Custer Crossing \nRoad\, and east of Rochford Road. \nThe purpose of the Benchmark project is to implement forest management actions to provide commercial \ntimber to local industry\, reduce hazardous fuels\, and reduce the risk of insect infestation.” \n— \n  \nInformation can be found on the project webpage at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/blackhills/projects/68498
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/benchmark-vegetation-management-project-black-hills-national-forest-comment-deadline-unknown/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260518T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260518T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T061131Z
CREATED:20260515T054916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T061131Z
UID:22943-1779129000-1779136200@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:"Protect the Foothills"\, evening meeting on mining in Piedmont 5/18/26
DESCRIPTION:“Protect the Foothills”\, evening meeting on mining in Piedmont\,  Monday\, 5/18/26\, 6;30 pm\,  Elk Creek Resort\, 8220 Elk Creek Rd. Piedmont 57769 \nWe are not sure who is organizing it – except we are told it is: “the group fighting the mine in Piedmont”.. We are not sure how long meeting will run
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/protect-the-foothills-evening-meeting-on-mining-in-piedmont-5-18-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260522T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T231434Z
CREATED:20260417T222953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T231434Z
UID:22585-1779094800-1779465600@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Public Hearing about an application to explore underground for uranium near Craven Canyon
DESCRIPTION:The public hearing about an application to explore underground for uranium in the Black Hills has been rescheduled to May 18 through May 22\, 2026. \nThe hearing will take place in Hot Springs at the Mueller Civic Center. It had previously been scheduled for this week (April 13th-17th)  but was postponed. \nDetails are posted here \nhttps://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=67 \n  \nCORPORATION URANIUM EXPLORATION PERMIT APPLICATION\, EXNI 453 \nThis hearing has already happened . A transcript of the following proceedings was prepared\, and a copy of the transcript may be obtained by contacting Carla Bachand\, Capital Reporting Services\, PO Box 903\, Pierre SD 57501\, telephone \nnumber (605) 222-4235\, email address pcbachand@pie.midco.net. \nThe audio recording of the hearing is available on the Boards and Commissions Portal at \nhttps://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=106 \n================ \nHISTORY >> On 3/18/26 a motion for a change of venue to Hot Springs  – for mid April 2026 hearing on proposed uranium exploration near  Craven Canyon – was granted  by the Board of Minerals & Environment. The new  venue/location of hearing is for the  Clean Nuclear Energy Corporation Uranium Exploration Permit Application; EXNI 453. \n.   There are two different processes going on for approval requests to explore for uranium near Craven Canyon. One is to explore on private land and is being considered/reviewed by the SD Board of Minerals and Environment. Another request is to explore on Forest Service lands and is being considered/reviewed by the Forest Service.  This notice is about the request on private land. \nMay 18th-22nd HEARING DETAILS \nStart Date/Time: 05/18/2026 10:00 AM CT\nEnd Date/Time: 05/22/2026 05:00 PM CT\nTime Zone: Central Standard Time\nDescription: May Meeting\nLocation: Mueller Civic Center\, Hot Springs\, SD\nDocuments: \n\n\n\n\nDescription\nFile Type\nUpload Date\n\n\nMeeting Agenda\nAgenda\n5/8/2026 8:54:23 AM\n\n\nMeeting Packet\nDocument\n5/8/2026 8:54:34 AM\n\n\n\n\nLinks: \n\n\n\n\nThere are no links for this meeting.\n\n\n\n\nAudio Files*: \n\n\n\n\nThere are no audio files for this meeting.\n\n\n\n\nAGENDA \nMay 18\, 2026- 9:00 a.m. Mountain Time  \nCall to order and roll call Approve the agenda Approve the April 16\, 2026\, meeting minutes Mining issues consent calendar – Tom Cline Acceptance of financial assurance increase for Wharf Resources (USA)\, Inc.\, Large Scale Mine Permits 356\, 434\, 435\, 464\, 476\, and 490 – Eric Holm Public comment period in accordance with SDCL 1-25-1  \nContested Case Hearing in the matter of Clean Nuclear Energy Corporation Uranium Exploration Permit Application\, EXNI 453  \nMay 19\, 2026 – Continuation of contested case hearing in the matter of Clean Nuclear Energy Corporation Uranium Exploration Permit Application; EXNI 453  \nMay 20\, 2026 – Continuation of contested case hearing in the matter of Clean Nuclear Energy Corporation Uranium Exploration Permit Application; EXNI 453  \nMay 21\, 2026 – Continuation of contested case hearing in the matter of Clean Nuclear Energy Corporation Uranium Exploration Permit Application; EXNI 453  \nMay 22\, 2026 – Conclusion of contested case hearing in the matter of Clean Nuclear Energy Corporation Uranium Exploration Permit Application; EXNI 453 \n 
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/public-hearing-about-an-application-to-explore-underground-for-uranium-near-craven-canyon/
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