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SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count Season  Dec 14th\, 2025-Jan 5th\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Every year the National Audubon Society sponsors the Christmas Bird Count Season Dec 14th\, 2025-Jan 5th\, 2026 \nRight now [12/15/25] we  are still editing the 126 season list of regional Christmas Bird Counts up on our web site. We have updated SD CBC information for this CBC season (12/14/25-1/5/25)  and are working on updating th info in the 7 adjacent states for our nearby but out-of-state Counts..  – https://phas-wsd.org/christmas-bird-counts-regional/   \nChristmas Bird Counts – for more info on Xmas Bird Counts nationwide to to the National Audubon Society \nhttps://www.audubon.org/community-science/christmas-bird-count \nTo find a count near you on an interactive map: \n  https://gis.audubon.org/christmasbirdcount/ \nOther links:  \nSOUTH DAKOTA \nhttps://phas-wsd.org/christmas-bird-counts-regional/ \nhttp://sdoubirds.org/SDOU/Calendar.aspx \nNEBRASKA: \nhttp://www.noubirds.org/Activities/CBC.aspx \nMINNESOTA: \nhttp://moumn.org/CBC/cal/calendar.php \nIOWA \nhttps://iowabirds.org/Connections/CBC.aspx \nAll official counts will be held between the dates\, Saturday\, December 14th\, 2025 through\, Sunday\, January 5th\, 2026. \nThe Audubon CBC is one of the longest-running wildlife censuses in the world. Each individual count takes place in a 15-mile-wide circle and is led by a compiler responsible for safely organizing volunteers and submitting observations directly to Audubon. Within each circle\, participants tally all birds seen or heard that day—not just the species but total numbers to provide a clear idea of the health of that particular population.  We tend to have 11-13 Xmas Bird Counts in western SD\, a few are not official counts. Eastern SD tends to have 10-12 counts. There are nearby counts in states  adjacent to SD also.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/christmas-bird-count-season-dec-14th-2025-jan-5th-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260104T225000
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SUMMARY:Deadline to submit written comments to the SDGFP Commission for January meeting
DESCRIPTION:Public Comment deadline for January SD Game Fish and Parks (SDGFP)  Commission meeting is before midnight CT on the Sunday before – January 4\, 2026 via https://gfp.sd.gov/forms/positions/   \nSDGFP Commission meetings are normally on the first Thursday-Friday of the month unless holidays interfere. For January 2026 – it is January 8th-9th\, 2026 in Pierre. New Years Day shifted the dates to second week. The comment deadline is always before midnight in which ever time zone the Commission  meeting  is in (which is normally on a Thursday afternoon).
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/deadline-to-submit-written-comments-to-the-sdgfp-commission-for-january-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260105T215000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260105T215900
DTSTAMP:20260417T032502
CREATED:20251129T192959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T210206Z
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SUMMARY:WOTUS rule change proposal (EPA/Army Corps) — comment period ends 01/05/2026
DESCRIPTION:WOTUS / CLEAN WATER ACT – COMMENTS DUE JANUARY 5\, 2026\nIssue: EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers have proposed a new definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) that significantly narrows which wetlands\, headwater streams\, prairie potholes\, and ephemeral or intermittent channels are federally protected. This proposal would remove protections from millions of acres of wetlands and many Western streams\, affecting watersheds that feed the Missouri\, Cheyenne\, Belle Fourche\, White\, Bad\, and James River systems. \nFederal Register Notice:https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/20/2025-23633/revised-definition-of-waters-of-the-united-states \nSubmit Comments: \nOn-line submissions are normally due just before midnight EST. Postal comments are either due postmarked or received on the deadline. Verify at the Federal Register notice. \nOn-linehttps://www.regulations.gov/docket/EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322 \nBy Mail \nU.S. Environmental Protection Agency\nEPA Docket Center\, Water Docket (Mail Code 28221T)\n1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\nWashington\, DC 20460 \n\n\nInclude the Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322 \n\n\nReference the “Proposed Rule: Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’ (2025)                                                  \n\n\nNGO Articles and Analyses: \nUnion of Concerned Scientists \nhttps://www.ucs.org/about/news/epa-proposes-striking-wetlands-protections-risking-water-quality-across-usPre-Fab Online Letters:Earthjustice: https://earthjustice.org/action/dont-let-polluters-get-their-way-again-defend-the-clean-water-act?ms=web \nNRDC:  https://act.nrdc.org/letter/protect-waters-2025 \nThe Trump administration is trying to unleash an offshore drilling plan that would jeopardize treasured coastlines nationwide — and we have an opportunity to voice our opposition. \n 
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/wotus-rule-change-proposal-epa-army-corps-comment-period-ends-01-05-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260109T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T032502
CREATED:20251118T165316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T211153Z
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SUMMARY:SD Game Fish & Parks Hybrid Commission Meeting January 2026
DESCRIPTION:SD Game Fish & Parks Hybrid Commission Meeting January 2026\, \nJanuary 8-9 in Pierre and also by Zoom and teleconference. \nVisit this web page for agenda and packet of materials given to the Commission when close to the meeting date – https://gfp.sd.gov/commission/information/ \nMeetings normally start on Thursday at 1 pm in the time zone of the meeting location.  They normally last 1-5 pm and then reconvene at 8 am-12 pm on Friday. If agenda is light the  meeting may not last till noon. There is normally a hearing and/or Open Forum at 2 pm. A hearing is on administrative rule change proposals and at an Open Forum you can testify on anything. Folks are normally give 3 minutes each for both sections. You can testify in person or remotely by Zoom/telephone. \nPublic Comment deadline is before midnight CT the Sunday before – January 4\, 2026 via https://gfp.sd.gov/forms/positions/ \nPublic comments are published in the “Commission Book” which is available for public review – normally  at least on  day before the meeting. \n  \n== \nAGENDA QUOTES \nMEETING INFO From GFP Agenda\n“This agenda is subject to change without prior notice.\nDate and Time: January 8\, 2026\, from 1-5 pm CST and January 9\, 2026\, from 8 am-12 pm CST \nMeeting Location: Ramkota Convention Center\, 920 West Sioux Ave. Pierre\, SD 57501 \nWebinar Info: We will be using Zoom Webinar® for this meeting. As a participant\, you will not have audio or video capabilities by default.\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\,\nor 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\nyou\, allowing you to have audio but no video. If 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 during the meeting. This helps us to accurately identify\nand call on speakers during the session. Thank you for your cooperation!\nZoom Webinar: Click here to join the meeting Meeting    https://state-sd.zoom.us/j/91264176710?pwd=Vm00NEowdGV6N09Ib1hnVlJkMUF3Zz09#success \nID: 912 6417 6710 Passcode: 970458\nCall In: +16699009128\,\,91264176710# US Video Conference I” \n  \nAction Items\n1. Conflict of Interest Disclosure\n2. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes available at https://gfp.sd.gov/commission/archives\n3. Additional Commissioner Salary Days\n4. License List Request\na. Request #1\nb. Request #2\n5. Election of Officers\nInformational Items\n6. 2026 Legislative Session\n7. Staff Introductions\nOpen Forum (2 pm CST / 1 pm MT)\nThe portion of the meeting is designated for public comment on petitions\, proposals\, and other items of interest not on the\nagenda.\nProposals\n8. Public Water Zoning and Iron Creek Lake Access Improvements\n9. Lake Albert Waterfowl Refuge\n10. Hunt for Habitat \nDivision of Parks and Recreation\nInformational Items\n11. Custer State Park Storm Damage Update\n12. Custer State Park R&M Project Update 2025 and 2026 Plan\n13. Adventure 250: Make Your History\n14. 2025 Year End Revenue and Camping Reports\nDivision of Wildlife\nAction Items\n15. CWD Action Plan Adoption\n16. Bighorn Sheep Auction License\n17. Turkey Hunter Recruitment License\nInformational Items\n18. Chronic Wasting Disease and Hemorrhagic Disease\n19. Limited Draw Returned License Policy\n20. Lake Oahe Fishery Update\n21. Elk Action Plan\n22. Canada Goose Action Plan\n23. WDM Action Plan\n24. License Sales Report\nSolicitation of Agenda Items\nNow is the time to submit agenda items for the Commission to consider at a following commission meeting.\nAdjourn\nThe next Regular Commission Meeting will be held on March 5-6\, 2026 starting at 1 pm CST at the State Library Commons\, in\nPierre\, SD
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/sd-game-fish-parks-hybrid-commission-meeting-january-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T032502
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SUMMARY:Rapid Creek Clean Up SATURDAY\, Jan. 10th\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Rapid Creek Clean Up SATURDAY\, Jan. 10th\, 2026 \nThe Rapid Creek Clean Up is this Saturday 01/10/2026. 10:00 AM at Founders Park (Park off of Omaha St).  Meet near the fish.  We will be testing the creek for salt and nitrates\, and policing trash.  Hope to see some of you there. \nFor more info: \nJeffrey Anderson <jrbk4349@aol.com>\, or Bill Young <guinnessmarsh@gmail.com>\, 605-391-1002 \nWe don’t know how long the event will last.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/rapid-creek-clean-up-saturday-jan-10th-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260110T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T032502
CREATED:20260101T182609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T211154Z
UID:21085-1768051800-1768060800@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Piedmont (Foothills Area) Legislative Cracker Barrel
DESCRIPTION:ANNOUNCING PIEDMONT (FOOTHILLS AREA) LEGISLATIVE CRACKER BARRELS\n\nWe have two afternoon meeting dates chosen this year for the 2026 Piedmont (Foothills Area) Legislative Cracker Barrels.\n.\n Due to  request at the 2025 Cracker Barrel for a pre-legislative Cracker Barrel and  the deep concerns in our communities about the proposed sand/gravel mine at Piedmont\, we decided an extra cracker barrel was needed.. Several legislators are working on bills to change SD Sand/Gravel mining laws (SDCL chapter 45-6).\n\n\nThis year we will have a “pre-legislative Legislative Cracker Barrel on Saturday January 10th\, 2026.\nWe will have our normal mid February Legislative Cracker Barrel on Saturday\, February 14th\, 2026.\n\nBoth dates time-of-day will be in the afternoon  from 1:30-4:00 pm MT.\nLegislators from Districts 29 and 33 are invited.\nZoom connection:\n\nZoom offered.\nZOOM LINK\nNancy Hilding is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Piedmont Cracker Barrel Jan 10th\, 2026\, 1;30-4 pm\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82454763206?pwd=U2ZyNUZmMmQ2ZzZUR3Y4U291RE5qdz09\nMeeting ID: 824 5476 3206\nPasscode: 666344\n\n\nAs normal\, we have a mid-meeting  break of 20-25 minutes after the first hour of Legislators presentations and Q & A. This allows for shy people to contact legislators directly and for folks to meet socially\,  eat snacks\, talk and network.\n\nBoth days are the second Saturday of the month\, so the Legion will have its’ monthly “Steak night” starting at 5 pm\, after the Cracker Barrel has ended\,  If people want to stay and continue networking/talking and eventually  eat steak/chicken\, they can wait in the rooms for the food service to start.. Meal prices are $22 for New York strip steak & the cost of grilled chicken breast is $15.  Both meals include baked potato\, salad\, fresh baked bread\, dessert coffee\, hot  tea\, iced water\, – price includes sales tax\n\nDirections: The Post is located at 101 Pine Street and is at the intersection of Pine and Sturgis Road (North First St). It is on the southeast side of the town of Piedmont\, travel about a half mile northwest of exit 46 (Elk Creek Rd Exit) on Sturgis Rd.\n\nFor more questions ask Nancy – 605-787-6466\, land line\,\n605-787-2806\, cell – Nancy Hilding\, <phas.wsd@rapidnet.com> \nor call Kim Anderson -‭ (605) 787-5886‬\,  <kim.ander311@gmail.com>\,\nThis is sponsored by Piedmont Valley American Legion Post  311 and Prairie Hills Audubon Society\,\n\nThis event is also posted to our Facebook page
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/piedmont-foothills-area-legislative-cracker-barrel-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260114T154000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T032502
CREATED:20260114T213211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T215628Z
UID:21321-1768405200-1768406400@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Deadline for Written comments for Pennington County review of draft revision Alternative Energy Ordinance
DESCRIPTION:Deadline for Written comments for Pennington County review of draft revision Alternative Energy Ordinance is 4 pm on Wednesday… Sometimes they extend these deadlines to Friday at 2 pm (or they do not). The hearing is on Tuesday the 20th\, Go to our event calendar at that date for more information.. Volunteers from Dakota Rural Action \, including Rick Bell have been active in this issue. \nSend comments to their office e-mail.. pcboc@pennco.org\, \nYou can always bring written testimony to the hearing or send it directly to Commissioners over the weekend at home e-mails https://pennco.org/commission. \nYou can send it to the Office e-mail after Wednesday deadline\, . But Monday is a holiday and they won’t get the material sent to the Commissioners in advance\, it will just go in the administrative record. \nLink to Commission schedule- \nhttp://ennco.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingSchedule.aspx \nFor questions – Planning Dept\, 605-394-2186 \nAgenda for 20th will be published after the 4 pm deadline \nGo to our Dec 16th alert for details on this issue: Link to alert on our Calendar for Dec 16th:\nhttps://phas-wsd.org/event/pennington-county-commission-continues-first-reading-of-amendments-to-alternative-energy-ordinance/\nAgenda Packet for the Dec 16th meeting: https://pennco.community.highbond.com/document/22591/?lastModified=639015868409730000\nYou will find the proposed revised ordinance within these over 700 pages and you will find public comment received.\n 
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/deadline-for-written-comments-for-pennington-county-review-of-draft-revision-alternative-energy-ordinance/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T032502
CREATED:20260114T145209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T162822Z
UID:21313-1768417200-1768424400@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Lecture - Native America Story Teller on Beaver\, Journey Museum
DESCRIPTION:Lecture – Native America Story Teller on Beaver\, Journey Museum\, Wednesday\,  7 pm\, 1/14/26
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/lecture-native-america-story-teller-on-beaver-journey-museum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260115T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260215T235900
DTSTAMP:20260417T032502
CREATED:20260209T203407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T203919Z
UID:21811-1768435200-1771199940@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:National Audubon Society's Climate Watch Winter Season
DESCRIPTION:National Audubon Society’s Climate Watch Winter Season- \nHelp collect data to show how birds are responding to ‘Climate Change.  You need to adopt a 10 mile by 10 mile square and bird within it using a certain protocol between Jan 15th and Feb 15th. \nVisit the National Audubon Society’s (NAS) Climate Watch web page for details \nhttps://www.audubon.org/community-science/climate-watch \nSince 2016\, Climate Watch volunteers have collected data which Audubon scientists are able to use to document in peer reviewed research to show that birds are responding to climate change and shifting their ranges. You can join NAS in this mission by observing birds in your area\, using NAS’s specific protocol\, and helping NAS learn about how birds are responding to the changing climate.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/national-audubon-societys-climate-watch-winter-season/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260115T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260304T100000
DTSTAMP:20260417T032502
CREATED:20260209T205258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010333Z
UID:21815-1768456800-1772618400@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:National Audubon Society's annual photo contest Jan  15-March 4th
DESCRIPTION:National Audubon Society’s annual photo contest  – the time period to submit entries is Jan 15-March 4th – Last chance to submit – submit by noon EST. \nFor more details visit the National Audubon Society web page. \nhttps://www.audubon.org/press-room/2026-audubon-photography-awards-open-entries \nSee archives to look at previous years winners and honorable mentions – if you keep selecting “show me more” you can see all the past years winners. \nhttps://www.audubon.org/section/audubon-photography-awards
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/national-audubon-societys-annual-photo-contest-jan-15-march-4th/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T032502
CREATED:20260102T201242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T201641Z
UID:21095-1768467600-1768492800@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:SD Board of Minerals and Environment's January 2026 meeting
DESCRIPTION:SD Board of Minerals and Environment’s January 2026 meeting \nThe public may participate in-person or via telephone by dialing 1-605-679-7263 and entering Conference ID 972399244#. The full board packet and the link for live streaming are available on the South Dakota Boards and Commissions Portal at https://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=67. \nBoard of Minerals and Environment\nTelephone Conference Meeting\nDANR Large Conference Room\n523 East Capitol Avenue\nPierre\, SD\nJanuary 15\, 2026\n10:00 CT \n=== \nCall to order and roll call\nApprove agenda\nApprove minutes from November 20\, 2025\, meeting\nMining issues consent calendar – Tom Cline\nDakota Stone letter of credit exchange for its three mine permits – Eric Holm\nRelease of reclamation liability and surety release for SDO Services LLC EXNI 448 – Roberta Hudson\nAnnual Update on South Dakota’s Volkswagen Beneficiary Mitigation Plan – Barb Regynski\nPublic comment period in accordance with SDCL 1-25-1\nUpcoming board meetings\nAdjourn \nWe don’t know how long the meeting will last\, but put down 10 am -5 pm
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/sd-board-of-minerals-and-environments-january-2026-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260120T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T032502
CREATED:20251229T175947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T013819Z
UID:21077-1768892400-1768935600@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Rapid City Special Election - VOTE to determine fate of Libertyland TIF
DESCRIPTION:Vote on Destination Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District\, also known as Libertyland. 1/20/26\nRapid City residents please remember to vote in this special election. We are concerned about allowing tax breaks and the use of taxpayer money for this private enterprise\, and the environmental impacts (energy consumption\, water)\, not to mention the patriotic hubris. \nhttps://www.kotatv.com/2025/10/07/special-election-determine-libertylands-fate-will-be-held-january-20/ \nVoter registration deadline is Jan. 5th.  You can request an absentee ballot after Jan. 1st 2026\, see bottom of this webpage for more information: https://pennco.org/vote. \nHere is the web site of the ballot question committee opposing the TIFF:  https://nofreerides.org/ \nTheir donation page:  https://secure.anedot.com/no-free-rides-committee/donate
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/rapid-city-special-election-vote-to-determine-fate-of-libertyland-tif/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260120T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T032502
CREATED:20251218T184536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T195628Z
UID:20977-1768905000-1768928400@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Pennington County's continued review of draft Alternative Energy ordinance
DESCRIPTION:The Commission has taken the Alternative Energy ordinance back for revisions\, and a first reading of the updated version is scheduled for the January 20th meeting. \nRick Bell at the Dec 16th\, review\, offered recommendations on behalf of DRA\, in his role as a board member\, regarding some of the problematic language in the ordinance related to distributed solar. \nGo to our Dec 16th alert for details on this issue: Link to alert on our Calendar for Dec 16th:\nhttps://phas-wsd.org/event/pennington-county-commission-continues-first-reading-of-amendments-to-alternative-energy-ordinance/\n\nWe are not sure how long the discussion will last.  Planning Dept. items usually start at 10:30 am and Ordinance rewrites are usually lower down on the agenda after 10:30…Pennington County has moved many of its offices to Rapid Valley building on Concourse St. .\nGo to Pennington County web page to see agenda\,- when closer to the date.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/pennington-countys-continued-review-of-draft-alternative-energy-ordinance/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260120T215000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260120T215900
DTSTAMP:20260417T032502
CREATED:20251219T023913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T024235Z
UID:21059-1768945800-1768946340@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Comment deadline on Federal rule to extend the phase-in period for compliance with the Oil and Gas Rule’s bonding requirement
DESCRIPTION: Federal Onshore Oil and Gas Statewide Bonds; Extension of Phase-In Deadline  \nComment deadline on Federal rule to extend the phase-in period for compliance with the Oil and Gas Rule’s bonding requirement – deadline Jan 20th\, 2026 \n  \nFederal Register Notice \nhttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/18/2025-23228/federal-onshore-oil-and-gas-statewide-bonds-extension-of-phase-in-deadline \n  \nDepartment of the Interior\nBureau of Land Management\n\n43 CFR Part 3100\, A2407-014-004-065516\, #O2509-014-004-125222\, RIN 1004-AF52\n\nQuotes from Federal Register: \n“The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is issuing this direct final rule (DFR) to amend BLM regulations to extend the phase-in date for compliance with the minimum bond amount for Statewide oil and gas bonds. The current regulation requires operators to increase or replace existing Statewide bonds to meet the $500\,000 minimum bond amount by June 22\, 2026. This rule extends that deadline to June 22\, 2027\, aligning it with the phase-in date for individual lease bonds.” \n“The final rule is effective on February 17\, 2026\, unless significant adverse comments are received by January 20\, 2026. If significant adverse comments are received\, notice will be published in the Federal Register before the effective date either withdrawing the rule or issuing a new final rule that responds to any significant adverse comments.” \n  \n=== \nYou may submit comments by one of the following methods: \n\nFederal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. In the Search box\, enter the Docket Number “BLM-2025-0269” and click the “Search” button. Follow the instructions at this website.\n\n\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: 1004-AF52.\n===\n\nWe have not yet seen alerts or articles by NGOs on this issue.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/comment-deadline-on-federal-rule-to-extend-the-phase-in-period-for-compliance-with-the-oil-and-gas-rules-bonding-requirement/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260123T215000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260123T215900
DTSTAMP:20260417T032502
CREATED:20251204T080723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T080723Z
UID:20572-1769205000-1769205540@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Comment on President Trump’s new offshore drilling lease plan\, comment by Jan 23\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:On November 20\, the Department of the Interior released President Trump’s new offshore drilling lease plan\, the 11th National OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Draft Proposed Program. The proposal includes as many as 34 potential offshore lease sales across 1.27 billion acres. It includes 21 areas off the coast of Alaska\, seven in the Gulf of Mexico including portions of the Eastern gulf\, and six off of California.  Despite local opposition\, the Trump administration is offering areas spanning California’s entire coastline and encroaching closer to Florida’s coast. \nThe Department of Interior’s 60-day public comment period begins today November 24\, 2025 through the Federal Register. Following a public Request for Information and Comment published in April 2025\, the Department received more than 86\,000 submissions from stakeholders\, state officials\, industry participants\, and the general public. To make our pro-environmental  voices heard nationwide\, the goal is to surpass that level of participation in the upcoming comment period. \nLearn more about the proposed plan and use the messaging resources included in this toolkit to plan your response and submit public comments through the Federal Register link here.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/comment-on-president-trumps-new-offshore-drilling-lease-plan-comment-by-jan-23-2026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260201T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260201T225900
DTSTAMP:20260417T032502
CREATED:20260203T091107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T091448Z
UID:21552-1769941800-1769986740@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:2/1/26 deadline to comment on general air quality permit for concrete plants across SD
DESCRIPTION:Concrete Plant General Permit D\nThe South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) is proposing to issue a general air quality permit for concrete plants throughout the State of South Dakota.\nStatewide\n02/01/2026.\nPublic Notice\nDraft permit\nApplication Review\n\n\nConcrete Plant General Permit A\nThe South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) is proposing to issue a general air quality permit for concrete plants throughout the State of South Dakota.\nStatewide\n02/01/2026.\nPublic Notice\nDraft Permit\nApplication Review\n\n\nConcrete Plant General Permit B\nThe South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) is proposing to issue a general air quality permit for concrete plants throughout the State of South Dakota.\nStatewide\n02/01/2026.\nPublic Notice\nDraft Permit\nApplication Review\n\n\nConcrete Plant General Permit C\nThe South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) is proposing to issue a general air quality permit for concrete plants throughout the State of South Dakota.\nStatewide\n02/01/2026.\nPublic Notice\nDraft Permit\nApplication Review\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNOTICE OF GENERAL AIR QUALITY OPERATING PERMIT\nFOR\nCONCRETE PLANTS OPERATING IN SOUTH DAKOTA\n\nThe South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) is proposing to renew four\ngeneral air quality permits for concrete plants operating throughout the State of South Dakota. The\npermits will cover both stationary and portable concrete plants with potential emissions less than 100 tons\nper year. These permits will replace the previous general permits for concrete plants DANR issued on\nFebruary 8\, 2021.\n\nThe proposed general permits identify who may seek coverage under the permit\, the general permit\nrequirements\, air pollution limits\, compliance responsibilities\, record keeping and reporting requirements\,\nas well as performance test procedures. Issuing these general permits for concrete plants is another\nattempt by DANR to streamline environmental permitting in South Dakota and to provide better service\nto all our customers. These general permits will be effective for five years.\n\nPrior to obtaining coverage under the general air quality permit\, the applicant must submit a Notice of\nIntent form to the department. The Notice of Intent form requires the applicant to describe the operations\,\nequipment\, and location that will be covered under this permit. The department will review the\ninformation contained in the Notice of Intent to determine if the applicant qualifies for coverage under the\ngeneral permit and is capable of complying with the general permit. If the applicant qualifies and can\nmeet the requirements\, coverage under the general air quality permit will be authorized to the applicant.\nIn accordance with the Administrative Rules of South Dakota (ARSD) 74:36:04:12\, any person desiring\nto comment on DANR’s draft permit must submit written comments to the address below within thirty\ndays of this public notice.\nComments may be directed to the following mailing address: Teresa Williams;\nPMB 2020; Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources; 523 East Capitol; Pierre\, South Dakota\n57501. DANR will consider and address all comments submitted and issue a final permit decision\npursuant to ARSD 74:36:04:12.01. DANR will notify the applicant and each person that submitted\nwritten comments or requested notice of DANR’s final permit decision\, including notification of any\nchanges to the permit based on the comments.\n\nAny person desiring to contest the issuance of this permit and have a contested case hearing must file a\npetition\, which complies with ARSD 74:09:20:14. This petition must be filed either within thirty days of\nthis public notice or\, if that person submits comments on DANR’s draft permit pursuant to the paragraph\nabove\, within thirty days of receiving notice of DANR’s final permit decision. Upon receipt of a petition\,\nDANR will schedule this matter for a contested case hearing before the Board of Minerals and\nEnvironment.\n\nIf no comments or objections are received within thirty days of this public notice\, the draft permit\nbecomes the final permit decision and the proposed permit will be issued.\nCopies of DANR’s draft permit conditions and other information may be obtained from Teresa Williams\,\nat the above address or telephone at (605) 773-3151 or from DANR’s website at:\nhttp://danr.sd.gov/public/\n\nHunter Roberts\, Secretary\nDepartment of Agriculture and Natural Resources\nPublished once at the total approximate cost of _____________.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/2-1-26-deadline-to-comment-on-general-air-quality-permit-for-concrete-plants-across-sd/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260213T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260216T235900
DTSTAMP:20260417T032502
CREATED:20260209T200311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T202531Z
UID:21804-1770940800-1771286340@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Great Back Yard Bird Count 2/13/26-2/16/26
DESCRIPTION:February 13-16\, 2026  “Great Back Yard Bird Count” \nVisit web site of  “Great Back Yard Bird Count”  for details – https://www.birdcount.org/. \nBirders bird at home or local place during a time period that occurs within  the 4 days and put birding data up on one of several  web sites. \n  \nHere is a quote from that page \n“Spend time in your favorite places watching birds—then tell us about them! In as little as 15 minutes notice the birds around you. Identify them\, count them\, and submit your counts to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world. If you already use eBird or Merlin\, your submissions over the 4 days count toward GBBC.” \n  \n\n“How to Participate\n\n\nPhotos clockwise from top left: Pipope Panitchpakdi in Thailand\, Golden Eagle Audubon Society in United States\, Nicole Adriana Avalos Saavedra in Bolivia\, Ramde Bhatiya in India.\nParticipating is easy\, fun to do alone or with others\, and can be done anywhere you find birds. \nStep 1: Decide where you will watch birds. \nStep 2: Watch birds for 15 minutes or more\, at least once over the four days\, February 13–16\, 2026. \nStep 3: Identify all the birds you see or hear within your planned time/location and use the best tool for sharing your bird sightings: \n\nIf you are a beginning bird admirer and new to bird identification\, try using the Merlin Bird ID app to tell us what birds you are seeing or hearing.\nIf you have participated in the count before and want to record numbers of birds\, try the eBird Mobile app or enter your bird list on the eBird website (desktop/laptop).”
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/great-back-yard-bird-count/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T032502
CREATED:20260210T011017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T011017Z
UID:21826-1771063200-1771070400@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Rapid Creek weekend clean up
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to get out into nature and bond with other nature lovers\, on Valentines Day.\nThe Izaak Walton League of American\, Rapid City Chapter will be testing for nitrates and salt.\nClean Up Rapid Creek is this Saturday 2/14/2026 at 10:00 AM.\nSteele Avenue Park\, 200 E Main Street Rapid City.\n\nThe weather is supposed to be fair High of 47\, so put on your work clothes and spend a couple hours helping your creek.  All who attend get to go to Lost Cabin Beer Co. and the first beer is free\, from the lost Cabin.\n\nHope to see you there\nJeff Anderson\, \n\nJeffrey Anderson <jrbk4349@aol.com>
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/rapid-creek-weekend-clean-up/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260214T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T032502
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260217T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260217T225900
DTSTAMP:20260417T032502
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:20260217T225000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260217T225900
DTSTAMP:20260417T032502
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:20260219T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T032502
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:20260220T225000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260220T225900
DTSTAMP:20260417T032502
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260226T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T032502
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:20260226T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T032502
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:20260301T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260301T225900
DTSTAMP:20260417T032502
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:20260302T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260302T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T032502
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:20260303T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260304T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T032502
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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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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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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