Events

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. For more details […]

SD Board of Minerals and Environment's January 2026 meeting The public may participate in-person or via telephone by dialing 1-605-679-7263 and entering Conference ID 972399244#. The full board packet and […]

Vote on Destination Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District, also known as Libertyland. 1/20/26 Rapid City residents please remember to vote in this special election. We are concerned about allowing tax […]

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. Rick Bell at the […]

 Federal Onshore Oil and Gas Statewide Bonds; Extension of Phase-In Deadline Comment deadline on Federal rule to extend the phase-in period for compliance with the Oil and Gas Rule’s bonding […]

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 […]

Concrete Plant General Permit D The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) is proposing to issue a general air quality permit for concrete plants throughout the State […]

February 13-16, 2026  "Great Back Yard Bird Count" Visit web site of  "Great Back Yard Bird Count"  for details - https://www.birdcount.org/. Birders bird at home or local place during a […]

An opportunity to get out into nature and bond with other nature lovers, on Valentines Day. The Izaak Walton League of American, Rapid City Chapter will be testing for nitrates […]

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 […]