BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Prairie Hills Audubon Society - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://phas-wsd.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Prairie Hills Audubon Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240306T235000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240306T235900 DTSTAMP:20260414T030748 CREATED:20240213T023952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T030300Z UID:10915-1709769000-1709769540@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Comments due Northwest Forest Management Project - Black Hills National Forest DESCRIPTION:The Forest Service writes: \n  \n\n“A new project is proposed on seven isolated parcels of National Forest land adjacent to the Bear Lodge Mountains\, Black Hills National Forest. High fuel loading on these lands poses a risk to surrounding lands and communities. Proposed activities include thinning and removal of ponderosa pine trees. Project information\, collaboration opportunities\, and request for comments may be found at https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63381. \n\n\nSubmission of comments is requested by March 6\, 2024.” URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/comments-due-northwest-forest-management-project-black-hills-national-forest/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240307T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240308T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T030748 CREATED:20231213T065345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T054728Z UID:9865-1709812800-1709899200@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:SD Game\, Fish and Parks Commission's March Hybrid Meeting DESCRIPTION:SD Game\, Fish & Parks Commission’s March Meeting is in Pierre\, Thursday-Friday\,  March 7-8th 2024\, at Missouri River Events Center. \nSDGFP Commission continues in 2024 with its’ normal meeting policies  from 2023\, — folks can testify for 3 minutes at 2 pm CT in person or by Zoom or phone. Visit this web page close to the meeting date\, for more details: https://gfp.sd.gov/commission/information/ \nAgenda: https://gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/Commission_Agenda_-_March_2024_Public_Copy.pdf \nThere are a lot of rule change proposals (changes to hunting seasons)\, but no finalizations \nThursday\, March 7\, 2024 starting at 1 pm CST and Friday\, March 8\, 2024 starting at 8 am CST\,\nZoom Meeting Link https://state-sd.zoom.us/j/92827772568?pwd=cHByUFlQNi8rRXJ0dGlEazNRbjBqZz09\nor join via conference call Dial 1 253 205 0468 Meeting ID: 928 2777 2568 Passcode: 421262 \nPublic Input: To provide comments\, join the meeting in person\, via zoom\, or via conference call per the info above.\nTo conduct the public hearing and/or open forum as efficiently as possible\, GFP asks those wishing to testify to\nregister by 1:00 pm CST the day of the meeting by email to Liz.Kierl@state.sd.us. Testifiers should provide\ntheir full names\, whom they represent\, their city of residence\, and which proposed topic they will address. \nWritten comments can be submitted at https://gfp.sd.gov/forms/positions/. To be included in the public record of the next meeting\, comments must include your complete name and city of residence and meet the submission deadline of seventy–two hours before the meeting (not including the day of the meeting) (Usually Sunday night before midnight CT or MT depending on time zone of physical meeting)  If you miss that deadline it goes to record of the next meeting. \n  \n============= \nSD GFP normally meets on the first Thursday-Friday of the month\, unless those days are close to a holiday and then the meeting week may shift. They normally don’t meet in February and August. \nYou can testify at GFP meetings which are held in person and by Zoom\, generally at 2 pm on the Thursday of the meeting\, in time zone of the meeting. If there is rule finalization(s) you get 3 minutes per each rule you want to testify on. During the Open Forum\, you get 3 minutes to testify on anything. \nUnless you want to communicate directly with each Commissioner  (those comments will not be in the public record)–  https://gfp.sd.gov/commission/members/  (no deadline). You can see phones and home address at this link.  Here are likely e-mails for them.\n“Stephanie.Rissler@state.sd.us” \, “Jon.Locken@state.sd.us” \,  “Travis.Bies@state.sd.us” \, “Robert.Whitmyre@state.sd.us” \, “Julie.Bartling@state.sd.us” or Julia.Bartling@state.sd.us\, \nThe three new commissioners  e-mails likely are:\nJim.White@state.sd.us or James.White@state.sd.us\, Bruce.Cull@state.sd.us\, Travis.Theel@state.sd.us URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/sd-game-fish-and-parks-commissions-march-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240311T235000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240311T235900 DTSTAMP:20260414T030748 CREATED:20240213T022111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T073802Z UID:10911-1710201000-1710201540@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Deadline for objections to Spruce Project DESCRIPTION:Deadline for objections to Spruce Project of the Black Hills National Forest. To download documents: \nhttps://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61599 \nSpruce Vegetation Management Project\n“A project to treat mixed conifer stands across the Black Hills National Forest System lands with the objective of increasing overall forest resiliency and reducing undesirable fire behavior.” \n  \n“Objections\, including attachments\, must be addressed to the Reviewing Official\, Deputy Regional Forester C/O Director of Strategic Planning 2nd floor\, filed via mail\, express delivery\, or messenger service to 1617 Cole Blvd.\, Bldg. 17\, Lakewood\, CO\, 80401. Electronic objections are preferred and must be submitted to the Objection Reviewing Officer online at https://cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public//CommentInput?Project=61599\, with “Spruce Vegetation Management Project Objection” in the subject line. Electronic submissions must be submitted in a format that is readable with optical character recognition software (e.g.\, Word\, PDF\, Rich Text) and be searchable. An automated response should confirm your electronic objection has been received.” URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/deadline-for-objections-to-spruce-project/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240313T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240313T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T030748 CREATED:20240310T080816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T081938Z UID:12043-1710352800-1710360000@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Public meeting on Mitchell Dam Project in Hill City DESCRIPTION:Public meeting on Mitchell Dam Project at the Community Center in Hill City\, March 13th 6-8pm \nhttps://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/blackhills/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1166271 \n  \n\nThe Black Hills National Forest is proposing a project to address the deferred maintenance of the dam at Mitchell Lake\, located on Spring Creek just east of Hill City along Highway 16. The project is called the Great American Outdoors Act Mitchell Dam Project. \n\n\n. The scoping document is currently available for a 30-day agency  and public review period. Documents relating to this project can be found on the Black Hills National Forest website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/blackhills/?project=65637. \n(April 1st Is comment due date) URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/public-meeting-on-mitchell-dam-project-in-hill-city/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240320T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240320T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T030748 CREATED:20240320T215918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T222330Z UID:12127-1710939600-1710952200@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:March Forest Service Advisory Board meeting DESCRIPTION:March Forest Service Advisory Board meeting \nForest Service Office – Mystic Ranger District Office  \n8221Mount Rushmore Road\, Rapid City\, SD 57702  \n\n\n\n1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – March 20\, 2024 Time  \nAgenda items include; \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Legislative Updates – Federal and State \nLength of Stay on Forest \nMitchell Dam Project \nBHNF Forest Plan Revision\n\n\n\nFor more information: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/blackhills/workingtogether/advisorycommittees/?cid=stelprdb5114550 \n\n\n\n\nItem \nPres  URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/march-forest-service-advisory-board-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240323T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240323T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T030748 CREATED:20240306T050229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T051826Z UID:12024-1711198800-1711209600@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:World Water Day 2024 Celebration in Rapid City DESCRIPTION:World Water Day’s (WWD)  2024’s THEME IS “Water for Peace.” \n“Water can create peace or spark conflict. When water is scarce or polluted\, or when people have unequal\, or no access\, tensions can rise between communities and countries.” \n– United Nations \nMarch 23  from 1-4 pm (MT) \nat Aby’s on 406 5th\, St. in Rapid City. \nSponsors will again have Entertainment\, Silent Auction\, Refreshments\, and more. \nBH Clean Water Alliance is seeking co-sponsors and auction items as donations. If you’re interested in helping out again\, \nor for the first time\, please email: edbhcwa@gmail.com. URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/world-water-day-2024-celebration-in-rapid-city/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240326T164500 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240326T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T030748 CREATED:20240312T174313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T175025Z UID:12054-1711471500-1711472400@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Deadline for candidates to submit some candidate nominating petitions in SD DESCRIPTION:March 26th is the deadline for candidates for election to statewide offices\, county offices & some municipal and school board elections to submit candidate nominating petitions. Municipalities and school boards can select from 3 options for election dates and thus can have one of three candidate nominating petition submission deadlines.  Go to the SD Secretary of State’s web site for more information\, or call your counties\, municipalities or school boards. \nhttps://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/upcoming-elections/municipal-school-information/default.aspx \nThe deadline is 5 pm at the location candidate is  submitting to or sent by registered mail postmarked by deadline date and time. URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/deadline-for-candidates-to-submit-candidate-nominating-petitions/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240326T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240326T210000 DTSTAMP:20260414T030748 CREATED:20240219T015649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T211434Z UID:11162-1711477800-1711486800@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:PHAS's March Members Meeting on Osprey and American Dipper in the Black Hills DESCRIPTION:PHAS’s March Members Meeting will be on beaver dam analogs in the Black Hills National Forest. \nA Black Hills National Forest  employees (Melissa Dempsey and Matt Scott)  will  join us and tell us about volunteer help they need with building beaver dam analogs (imitation beaver dams)  in the northern Hills. \n\nSD Game\, Fish and Parks (GFP) will be conducting American dipper and osprey nests surveys this year. These are both state-threatened species (https://gfp.sd.gov/threatened-endangered/) and GFP would like to monitor nests to gather data on their recovery in the state and seeks our members help with volunteer birding.  Jennifer Buchanan of GFP was going to be telling us about her monitoring efforts and about the American dipper and osprey in the Black Hills\, but she has the stomach flu and had to cancel. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85433920233?pwd=QmxYUDMvMGRrNW9yRmVON3VPU0dRZz09\n\nMeeting ID: 854 3392 0233\nPasscode: 534620\n\n—\n\nOne tap mobile\n+16694449171\,\,85433920233#\,\,\,\,*534620# US\n+16699006833\,\,85433920233#\,\,\,\,*534620# US (San Jose)\n\n—\n\nDial by your location\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n• +1 719 359 4580 US\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n• +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 305 224 1968 US\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n• +1 360 209 5623 US\n• +1 386 347 5053 US\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n• +1 564 217 2000 US\n• +1 646 931 3860 US\n\nMeeting ID: 854 3392 0233\nPasscode: 534620\n\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbb9dO0PBV\n. URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/phass-march-members-meeting-on-osprey-and-american-dipper-in-the-black-hills/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240401T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240401T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T030748 CREATED:20240328T183403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T190401Z UID:12199-1711983600-1711990800@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Hearing on Draft Comprehensive Plan for Meade County\, Meade County Planning Commission DESCRIPTION:Hearing on Draft Comprehensive Plan for Meade County\, Meade County Planning Commission\, Monday\, April 1st 2024 \nThe Planning Commission Public Hearing is scheduled for: \n Monday\, April 1\, 2024 at 3:00pm \nMeade County Commission Room (1300 Sherman St. Sturgis\, SD) \n(605) 347-3818 \nLink to download draft plan: \nhttps://static1.squarespace.com/static/61a79945f91fb63fe590c49d/t/65a1a8fe3c94fc49094d6cc6/1705093383152/Meade+County+Draft+01-11-2024+2.0.pdf \nPlanning Commission 4/1/24  Agenda should be on this web page on Friday before Monday: \nhttps://go.boarddocs.com/sd/meade/Board.nsf/Public \nList of Meade Committees: \nhttps://www.meadecounty.org/committees \nYou can send written comments to the Meade County Planning Dept\, but they wanted them several working days in advance of hearing. \nPLANNING BOARD (3-yr term)\n\n\nCommissioner Wieczorek \n\n\nCommissioner Liggett (alternate) \n\n\nSan Monahan- (Term expires 12/31/2026) \n\n\nMichael Charnholm – (term ends 12/31/24) \n\n\nShawna Schmidt – (term ends 12/31/24) \n\n\nRobert Burns – (term ends 12/31/24) \n\n\nRoger Gallimore – (Term expires 12/31/2026) \n\n\nCecilia Faulkner (term ends 12/31/25 \n\n\n\n\n\nCONTACTS\nKailey Snyder\, Community Development Planner \nBlack Hills Council of Local Governments \nKSnyder@wrbsc.com | (605) 394-2681 \n========= \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeade County Equalization and Planning Dept. \nTonya Vig\, \ntonya.vig@meadecounty.org\, (605) 347-3818 URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/review-of-draft-comprehensive-plan-for-meade-county-meade-county-planning-commission/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240401T235000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240401T235900 DTSTAMP:20260414T030748 CREATED:20240328T182019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T182444Z UID:12193-1712015400-1712015940@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Scoping Comments due date for Mitchell Dam project\, BHNF DESCRIPTION:April 1st\, scoping comments are due  for Mitchell Dam project\, Black Hills National Forest (BHNF). Scoping deadlines are a little flexible\, if you miss the deadline date\, you can still send them in late (but do that ASAP). They hope to make a decision by May 1st. \nThe proposed project is to either decommission (remove) the dam or repair the dam and remove the built-up silt. It is on Spring creek\, just off of Highway 16\, East of Hill City SD 3 miles. \nDocuments relating to this project can be found on the Black Hills National Forest website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/blackhills/?project=65637. \nFor more info visit our web page http://Comment due date on Scoping comments for Mitchell Dam project\, BHNF \n  URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/comment-due-date-on-scoping-comments-for-mitchell-dam-project-bhnf/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240404T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240405T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T030748 CREATED:20231213T065629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T071036Z UID:9867-1712232000-1712314800@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:SD Game\, Fish and Parks April Commission Meeting DESCRIPTION:SD Game\, Fish & Parks Commission’s April Meeting is in Pierre\, Thursday-Friday\,  April 4th-5th\,  2024\, at Matthew Training Center \nWe assume that SDGFP Commission continues in 2024 with its’ normal meeting policies  from 2023\, in which case\, folks can testify for 3 minutes at 2 pm CT in person or by Zoom or phone. Visit this web page closer to the meeting date\, for more details: https://gfp.sd.gov/commission/information/ \nSD GFP normally meets on the first Thursday-Friday of the month\, unless those days are close to a holiday and then the meeting week may shift. They normally don’t meet in February and August. \n  \nWritten comments can be submitted at https://gfp.sd.gov/forms/positions/. To be included in the public record of the next meeting\, comments must include your complete name and city of residence and meet the submission deadline of seventy–two hours before the meeting (not including the day of the meeting) (Usually Sunday night before midnight CT or MT depending on time zone of physical meeting)  If you miss that deadline it goes to record of the next meeting.\nYou can testify at GFP meetings which are held in person and by Zoom\, generally at 2 pm on the Thursday of the meeting\, in time zone of the meeting. If there is rule finalization(s) you get 3 minutes per each rule you want to testify on. During the Open Forum\, you get 3 minutes to testify on anything. \nUnless you want to communicate directly with each Commissioner  (those comments will not be in the public record)–  https://gfp.sd.gov/commission/members/  (no deadline). You can see phones and home address at this link.  Here are likely e-mails for them.\n“Stephanie.Rissler@state.sd.us” \, “Jon.Locken@state.sd.us” \,  “Travis.Bies@state.sd.us” \, “Robert.Whitmyre@state.sd.us” \, “Julie.Bartling@state.sd.us” or Julia.Bartling@state.sd.us\, “charles.spring@state.sd.us”  \,\nThe two new commissioners  e-mails likely are:\nJim.White@state.sd.us or James.White@state.sd.us\, Bruce.Cull@state.sd.us URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/sd-game-fish-and-parks-april-commission-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240405T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240405T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T030748 CREATED:20240229T180648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T181106Z UID:11881-1712327400-1712329200@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Grant deadline for Chapter Grant Applications to be submitted to NAS DESCRIPTION:PHAS can apply for grants to the National Audubon Society for projects ranging in award from $1\,000-$15\,000 dollars. \nProjects must meet various terms and goals set by the National Audubon Society. If any one has an ideas for a project they want to volunteer to work on\, that needs money…contact a board member of PHAS or Nancy Hilding  (President) at phas.wsd@rapidnet.com\, 605-787-6466 \nI am not sure of the time of day they are due\, so I guessed >  close of business EST\, which it has been in the past. URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/grant-deadline-for-chapter-grant-applications-to-be-submitted-to-nas/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240409T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240409T190000 DTSTAMP:20260414T030748 CREATED:20240312T173353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T180545Z UID:12052-1712646000-1712689200@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Some Municipal and School Board elections in SD DESCRIPTION:Some municipal and school board elections in SD will occur on this day (4/9/24) others can occur on the primary day in June – first Tuesday after the first Monday (Tuesday 6/4/24)  or on third Tuesday in June (Tuesday 6/18/24).   The cities/school boards have a choice of 3 dates\, but most choose the first or second date options. The deadline to register is 15 days before any election (March 25th for April 9th) . URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/some-municipal-and-school-board-elections-in-sd/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240417T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240418T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T030748 CREATED:20240410T232117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T232210Z UID:12305-1713340800-1713441600@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Native American Fish and Wildlife Society\, Great Plains Regional Conference DESCRIPTION:Native American Fish & Wildlife Society\nGreat Plains Regional Conference\nApril 17-18\, 2024\nBig Horn Resort – Billings\, MT \n  \nNon-member $200.00 (Includes $ 50.00 Membership Fee)\nCurrent Member (Tribe and Individual) Registration Fee: $150.00 \nhttps://www.nafws.org/product/2024-great-plains-regional-conference/ \nAgenda – https://www.nafws.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Great-Plains-Agenda-2024-4.3.pdf URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/native-american-fish-and-wildlife-society-great-plains-regional-conference-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240418T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240418T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T030748 CREATED:20231215T063233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T195008Z UID:9937-1713427200-1713459600@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:2024 Western SD Hydrology Conference DESCRIPTION:2024 Western SD Hydrology Conference – Thursday 4/18/24 at the Monument in Rapid City. \nContact  Galen Hoogestraat for more information- ghoogest@usgs.gov  – \nRegistration is open for the 2024 Western South Dakota Hydrology Conference held April 18\, 2024 at the Monument in Rapid City. A preliminary program (agenda)  is…. posted on the conference registration website:\n\nREGISTER HERE! \nRegistration fees for professionals are $75 and free for students or general public with the option to purchase lunch for $20. Speakers and poster presenters are not required to register or pay fees. To submit a single payment for multiple attendees\, just select the number of “tickets” you wish to buy\, and please complete the contact information for every person attending. A receipt will be emailed to the address used to complete the payment. \nVendors:  \nVendor registration is completed on the same registration page linked above\, with fees listed here: \n\nNon-Profit/Government ($150): Booth space and conference registration for two attendees (including lunch).\nGeneral ($250): Booth space and conference registration for two attendees (including lunch).\nEvening Social Sponsor ($100+): No booth space. Donation of any amount (minimum $100) to help with food/beverage expenses. Includes acknowledgement during program.\n\nPoster presenters:  \nWe [event sponsors] are still accepting abstracts for poster presentations through March 29\, 2024. Poster presenters with student status are eligible for poster contest prizes ($300 – 1st\, $200 – 2nd\, $100 – 3rd). \nPlease feel free to forward this email to others that you think might be interested in the conference. Thank you for your consideration. ” \n\n\n———————————————-\nGalen Hoogestraat\nHydrologist\, U.S. Geological Survey\nDakota Water Science Center\nRapid City\, SD\nghoogest@usgs.gov\n(605) 394-3264\n———————————————- URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/2024-western-sd-hydrology-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240419T225000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240419T225900 DTSTAMP:20260414T030748 CREATED:20240403T082912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T083036Z UID:12226-1713567000-1713567540@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Comment deadline on Deer\, Bobcat and Pheasant Management Action Plans\, SDGFP DESCRIPTION:Comment deadline on Deer\, Bobcat and Pheasant Management Action Plans\, SDGFP. \nIt says the deadline is April 19th\, without a time-of-day note\, so we assume that is just before midnight CT on 4/19/24\, but we will check with SDGFP to verify that time-of-day end point. \nPublic notice: https://gfp.sd.gov/news/detail/1599/ \n\n\nSouth Dakota Game\, Fish and Parks (GFP) currently has three management plans available for public comment. \nWhat they actually have –  is “Action Plans” up for comment\, which are sort of executive Summaries of longer management plans or management reports\, which are hidden in the\nCommission book from the last meeting – Link to download the Commission Book from March\nhttps://gfp.sd.gov/userdocs/meetings/03_2024_commission_book.pdf\n\nDeer Action Plan (14 pages)\nThe South Dakota White-Tailed and Mule Deer Action plan\, 2024-2028\, is a document that will be utilized to guide deer management in South Dakota. The plan outlines harvest strategies to ensure sustainability of each deer species and its habitat while maintaining populations at levels compatible with human activity and land use. \n\nDraft Deer Action Plan\nSubmit written comment\n\nLink to Action Plan\nhttps://gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/nav/Deer_Action_Plan_Draft_March2024.pdf\nBobcat Action Plan (13 pages)\nThe South Dakota Bobcat Action plan will provide strategic guidance for GFP and objectives related to bobcat management. The plan will describe information used to monitor bobcat populations and emphasize working cooperatively with interested publics in both the planning process and the regular program activities related to bobcat management. \n\nDraft Bobcat Action Plan\nSubmit written comment\nLink to Action Plan  https://gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/nav/Bobcat_Management_Action_Plan2024-2028.pdf\n\n\nRing-necked Pheasant Action Plan (9 pages)\nThe Ring-necked Pheasant Action plan\, 2024-2028\, is a document that will be used by GFP to guide ring-necked pheasant management in South Dakota through identified management objectives and measurable strategies to meet these management objectives. \n\nDraft Ring-necked Pheasant Plan\nSubmit written comment\n\nLink to Action Plan\nhttps://gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/nav/RNEP_Action_Plan_2024_2028draft.pdf\nPublic Comments Currently Being Accepted\nAll individuals interested in deer\, bobcat\, and/or ring-necked pheasant management in South Dakota may provide suggestions and comments on the draft action plans until April 19\, 2024. \nWritten comments on the plans can be sent to 523 E. Capitol Ave.\, Pierre\, S.D. 57501\, or emailed to WildInfo@state.sd.us. Comments must be received by the deadline and include your full name and city of residence. \n\n\n===\n\nConcurrent  pheasant  report (87 pages – March 2024)\nhttps://gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/Management_of_Pheasants_Final.pdf\n\nOld deer  management plan of  412 pages – that was supposed to last till  2023\nhttps://gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/nav/deer-mgmnt.pdf URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/comment-deadline-on-deer-bobcat-and-pheasant-management-action-plans-sdgfp/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240420T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240420T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T030748 CREATED:20240219T023253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T072011Z UID:11168-1713607200-1713628800@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Expo in Rapid City - Western Dakota Tech DESCRIPTION:Earth Day Celebration in Rapid City – at Western Dakota Tech. \n\n  \nOn April 20\, 2024 from 10am-4pm\, the Rapid City Sustainability Committee\, Dakota Rural Action\, and Western Dakota Technical College will again be hosting the 2024 Earth Day Expo to be held on the WDTC Campus. \nThese organizations are  happy to have the opportunity to host this community-wide event that will include the following: \n\nEducation and Vendor Expo\nActivities & Crafts for the Kids and Adults\nElectric Vehicle Car Show\nSustainability Speakers & Workshops\nRecycled Electronics Collection with EchoWorks\nSharps Medical Collection Site\nDiscount Tree Sale\nClothing Swap\nFood Trucks\nMusic\n\n  \n….and more \n  \nThe vision for Earth Day Expo 2024 is to educate our community on the value of adopting a sustainable lifestyle. The sponsors welcome like-minded community organizations and vendors who are interested in helping us do this!   The sponsors hope you’ll be interested in either having a table at this event (hosted by WDT) or being involved in the event in another way\, a Vendor Form will be circulated in the near future where you can sign up and reserve a table for a fee of $50.00. \nThe sponsors are also looking for organizations and companies who want to become financial sponsors and/or want to donate various items or gift certificates that can be used in our drawings at the Earth Day Expo.  All donations are tax-deductible and will be used to support various sustainability initiatives and to help off-set some of the costs to produce this event. \nSo look for more information in the near future.  And if you have any questions in the meantime\, please contact one of the people listed below: \nØ  Alan Anderson (alandand@rap.midco.net or 605-391-2819) \nØ  Rick Bell (rickbell1206@gmail.com or 216-536-3994) \nØ  Rick Hamilton (richard.hamilton@wdt.edu or 605-718-3056) \n  URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/earth-day-celebration-in-rapid-city-western-dakota-tech/ CATEGORIES:Miscellaneous Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240425T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240425T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T030748 CREATED:20240425T184234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T195241Z UID:12353-1714032000-1714064400@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Meade County Commission Hearing on Comprehensive Plan DESCRIPTION:County Commissioner will have the public hearing on Tuesday\, May 14\, 2024\, at 10:00am at the Meade County Commission room to consider adoption of the Meade County Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of the public hearing is to accept public comments on the proposed comprehensive plan. \nWritten comments meant for all Commissioners can be sent to rhea crane \, to e-mail specific Commissioners visit https://www.meadecounty.org/commission \nLink to draft comprehensive plan: \nhttps://static1.squarespace.com/static/61a79945f91fb63fe590c49d/t/660b2c11e045ec262c7f5bc3/1712008232130/Meade+County+Draft+05-14-2024.pdf \nFor questions: \nTonya Vig\, CFM\, Planning Director\, Meade County\, 1300 Sherman St\, Ste 222 \nSturgis SD  57785\, O- 605.347.3818 \nmeadecounty.org URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/meade-county-commission-hearing-on-comprehensive-plan/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240425T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240425T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T030748 CREATED:20240328T005031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T040931Z UID:12168-1714034700-1714060800@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Oral Arguments before SD Supreme Court on the dispute about DANR permitting waste water dumping in French Creek DESCRIPTION:Oral Arguments before SD Supreme Court on the dispute from local landowners over DANR permitting waste water dumping in French Creek. \nCase number is – Appeal No. 30495. \nOral argument has been set for April 25th at 9:45 a.m. (CT). We are not sure how long the hearing will last. \nThey broadcast live audio of SD Supreme Court arguments\, we will include the link when it gets closer to the date They also upload the audio recording afterwards in case you can’t listen to it live.  Folks will be driving to Pierre to attend in person. \nHere is a link the court’s web page\, to look up case once we get closer to the date: https://ujs.sd.gov/Supreme_Court/CurrentTerm.aspx \nHere is a news article about the issue: https://hillcityprevailernews.com/content/county-may-oppose-citys-wastewater-plan \nA petition: \nhttps://www.change.org/p/urgent-preserve-french-creek-let-our-politicians-and-representatives-know-that-you-do-not-support-the-discharge-of-wastewater-into-french-creek URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/oral-arguments-before-sd-supreme-court-on-the-dispute-about-danr-permitting-waste-water-dumping-in-french-creek/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240425T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240425T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T030748 CREATED:20240410T233445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T234212Z UID:12310-1714068000-1714075200@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:BLM Virtual Meeting on DEISs on Greater Sage Grouse Management DESCRIPTION:BLM will host 13 public meetings to present information and answer questions on the draft environmental impact statement and proposed alternatives for strengthening conservation of greater sage-grouse on public lands. \nhttps://www.blm.gov/announcement/april-2024-blm-hold-virtual-and-person-public-meetings-greater-sage-grouse-management \nBLM will hold two virtual meetings online on >>>Tuesday\, April 9 at 1 p.m. MDT and Thursday\, April 25 at 6 p.m. MDT. Register for one or both sessions on Zoom. \nThere are no Face-to-Face meets in SD\, but ones in Casper (24th) \, Worland  (23rd) & Cheyenne (18th)  Wyoming \nhttps://empsi.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vPkfsSS9RcuPR-a6NOFD7A#/registration \nSee June 13th event post or our Sage Grouse page for more info on DEISs (6/13/24 is Comment Deadline) \n  URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/blm-virtual-meeting-on-deiss-on-greater-sage-grouse-management/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240426T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240428T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T030748 CREATED:20240410T224304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T224304Z UID:12292-1714150800-1714312800@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Izaak Walton League's SD Division Annual Meeting\, in North Sioux City DESCRIPTION:Izaak Walton League’s SD Division Annual Meeting\, in North Sioux City \nWe are not yet sure of the exact start and end times\, but the meetings normally run from a social on Friday night to Sunday afternoon lunch\, Some meals severed.  Registration is normally required\, see Kelly J. Kistner\, IWLA SD Division President\, kelly_kistner@hotmail.com \nApril 26\, 27\, & 28.  Friday night will be a social at the chapter house with beverages and light meal.  Saturday will be breakfast\, speakers until right after lunch then you are invited to go over to Adams Nature Preserve and see the amenities that the Park ranger spoke about during her presentation.  Saturday night will be the Social hour\, meal\, and awards banquet.  Sunday will be the normal business meeting\, and looking to be completed by lunch time. \nHotel location \nThe McCook Lake Izaak Walton League  already has a block of rooms at the Hampton Inn & Suites.  The block is listed as “McCook Lake Ikes” and you can contact them at 605-232-9739 for your reservation.  Rooms are $114 + tax’s. URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/izaak-walton-leagues-sd-division-annual-meeting-in-north-sioux-city/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240426T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240426T210000 DTSTAMP:20260414T030748 CREATED:20240404T045519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T045749Z UID:12240-1714154400-1714165200@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Earth-day Movie - Purple Mountains DESCRIPTION:Earth-day Movie – “Purple Mountains” a 53 minute film on “one man’s journey to find common ground in the Mountains\, one voter at a time”  – for more info: https://www.purplemountainsfilm.com/ \nDahl Fine Arts Center\, Rapid City \nSocial hour 6-7 pm MT \nFilm starts at 7 pm \nSponsored by Citizen’s Climate Lobby\, several groups & schools will be tabling URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/earth-day-movie-purple-mountain/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240427T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240427T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T030748 CREATED:20240410T225646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T230023Z UID:12298-1714206600-1714219200@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Bear Butte Forum 2024 DESCRIPTION:Bear Butte Forum is an annual meeting between SDGFP staff from Bear Butte State Park and Native American folks to discuss the management of the state park. Bear Butte is a sacred site for many Native American Tribes. \nIt will be April 27th\, 2024.    Non-native people are welcome to come. \nIt is traditionally held at the Sturgis Community Center\, 1401 Lazelle St\, Sturgis\, SD 57785\, \nIt normally runs from 8:30 to noon\, but I have not seen the agenda for this year. \nCall Bear Butte State Park for an update and to verify times and place. https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/bear-butte-state-park/ URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/bear-butte-forum-2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240429T235000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240429T235900 DTSTAMP:20260414T030748 CREATED:20240409T170525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T173102Z UID:12280-1714434600-1714435140@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Scoping comments on North Sand Vegetation Management Project (near Sand Creek Roadless area) DESCRIPTION:Opportunity for public comment would be due on April 27 but that is a Saturday so they are actually on due Monday the 29th: North Sand Vegetation Management: Black Hills National Forest – Projects (usda.gov) \nhttps://usfs-public.app.box.com/v/PinyonPublic/folder/246546688222 \nMap: https://usfs-public.app.box.com/v/PinyonPublic/file/1474922331799 \nIt is in the Bearlodge Ranger District along Sand Creek and near Dugout Gulch. \nThis beautiful area is near the Ranch A National Historic Place and the Sand Creek the Country Club south of Beulah\, Wyoming. \nSteep slope removal may be necessary for part of this timber management. The project area embraces the north end of the Sand Creek Roadless area. URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/scoping-comments-on-north-sand-vegetation-management-project-near-sand-creek-roadless-area/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240502T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240503T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T030748 CREATED:20231213T065935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240519T225641Z UID:9869-1714654800-1714737600@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:SD Game Fish and Parks May Commission meeting DESCRIPTION:At the SDGFP Commission meeting on May 2nd\, 2024. We submitted 3 petitions for rule making \, these were rejected.  Here is an Argus Leader Article about that: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/might-south-dakota-beavers-receive-some-protections/ar-AA1o43Yx \nWe will right more about what other thins  happened later. \n================================ \nSD Game\, Fish & Parks Commission’s May Meeting was in Custer State Park\, Thursday-Friday\,  May 2-3\, 2024\, at the Event Barn.  The agenda can be viewed here – https://gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/nav/Commission_Agenda_-_May_2-3\,_2024_Public_Copy.pdf \nFolks could testify for 3 minutes at 2 pm MT in person or by Zoom or phone on rule finalizations and/or at the Open Forum . Visit this web page  for more details: https://gfp.sd.gov/commission/information/ \nZoom link for the meeting\nhttps://state-sd.zoom.us/j/92827772568?pwd=cHByUFlQNi8rRXJ0dGlEazNRbjBqZz09#success\n To join via conference call\, dial 1.669.900.9128 | Meeting ID: 928 2777 2568 | Passcode: 421262\n \n\nPublic Input at the meeting: \nTo provide comments\, join the meeting in person\, via zoom\, or via conference call per the info above. To conduct the public hearing and/or open forum as efficiently as possible GFP asks those wishing to testify to register by 1:00 pm CT by email to Liz.Kierl@state.sd.us. Testifiers should provide their full names\, whom they are representing\, city of residence\, and which proposed topic they will be addressing. \nWritten comments can be submitted here. To be included in the public record\, comments must include full name and city of residence and meet the submission deadline of seventy-two hours before the meeting (not including the day of the meeting).  \n====== \nTopics at the meeting: \n\nIt is normal\, traditional for SDGFP to present furbearer season rule change proposals in May. \nPrairie Hills Audubon Society has  created three new petitions for rule making that are an  attempt to change SD GFP hunting season for beaver to allow less beaver trapping/hunting. These will be presented at the May 2nd\, 2024 Commission hybrid meeting\, in Custer State Park at the Event Barn.  We seek groups and individuals to endorse & testify for the petitions. \n  The petitions seek a moratorium on beaver trapping/hunting on the Black Hills National Forest for 3 years\, includes some cleaning up of geographical descriptions\, asking for hunter/trapper to report back on number and location of beaver killed on some federal public lands and to change the season length outside the Black Hills Fire Protection District from 12 month to 5 months\, The 3 petitions are below. If you have limited time\, just read the longer petition: \nShorter sized petition with less (2) protections\nhttps://phas-wsd.org/wp-content/uploads/Beaver-rule-change-petition-Final2024.short1_-1.docx\nMedium sized petition with medium (3) protections\nhttps://phas-wsd.org/wp-content/uploads/BeaverRuleChange-PetitionMedium1Final.docx\nLonter Petition with the maximum (4) protections\n\nhttps://phas-wsd.org/wp-content/uploads/Beaver-rule-change-petition_long1_-2024Final.docx \n\n\nCharts and Maps referenced in petitions:\nhttps://phas-wsd.org/wp-content/uploads/Maps.ChartsBEAVER-December-2023.pdf\n\nThey are very similar to the 2023 petitions\n  \nThere will be finalization on proposed CSP coyote and bison hunting rule changes. \nThere will  also be finalizations on season rules for : \nSmall Game Hunting Seasons\na. Grouse Hunting Season\nb. Partridge Hunting Season\nc. Quail Hunting Season\nd. Cottontail Rabbit Hunting Season\ne. Tree Squirrel Hunting Season\nf. Snipe Hunting Season \nThey will be adopting “Action Plans” for pheasant\, deer & bobcat. \nSD GFP normally meets on the first Thursday-Friday of the month\, unless those days are close to a holiday and then the meeting week may shift. They normally don’t meet in February and August. \nWritten comments can be submitted at https://gfp.sd.gov/forms/positions/. To be included in the public record of the next meeting\, comments must include your complete name and city of residence and meet the submission deadline of seventy–two hours before the meeting (not including the day of the meeting) (Usually Sunday night before midnight CT or MT depending on time zone of physical meeting)  If you miss that deadline it goes to record of the next meeting .\nYou can testify at GFP meetings which are held in person and by Zoom\, generally at 2 pm on the Thursday of the meeting\, in time zone of the meeting. If there is rule finalization(s) you get 3 minutes per each rule you want to testify on. During the Open Forum\, you get 3 minutes to testify on anything. \nUnless you want to communicate directly with each Commissioner  (those comments will not be in the public record)–  https://gfp.sd.gov/commission/members/  (no deadline). You can see phones and home address at this link.  Here are likely e-mails for them.\n\n“Stephanie.Rissler@state.sd.us” \, “Jon.Locken@state.sd.us” \,  “Travis.Bies@state.sd.us” \, “Robert.Whitmyre@state.sd.us” \, “Julie.Bartling@state.sd.us” \nThe three new commissioners  e-mails likely are: \nJim.White@state.sd.us\, \, Bruce.Cull@state.sd.us\, Travis.Theel@state.sd.us\, URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/sd-game-fish-and-parks-may-commission-meeting-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240504T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240504T183000 DTSTAMP:20260414T030748 CREATED:20240425T182822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T124026Z UID:12350-1714807800-1714847400@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:La Creek National Wildlife Refuge Annual Fieldtrip DESCRIPTION:La Creek National Wildlife Refuge Annual Field trip \nEvery year we  jointly sponsor a field trip to the La Creek National Wildlife Refuge with the Sierra Club on either the first or second Saturday in May. \nFolks car pool in Rapid City in the early morning of Saturday May 4th from 7:30-8:00 am MT\, leaving Family Fare east side with the last car(s) leaving at 8:00 am and to also meet up with others at the Refuge Headquarters at  11 am.  Sometimes some folks camp at the Refugee on Friday night.  More  details will be posted\, when I have them. \nContact – 604-787-6466 home\, 787-2806 cell\, Nancy  for more information \n  URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/la-creek-national-wildlife-refuge-annual-fieldtrip/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240506T215000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240506T215900 DTSTAMP:20260414T030748 CREATED:20240310T024456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T042429Z UID:12037-1715032200-1715032740@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Comment Deadline extended on USFWS rule changes to ensure BIDEH on their Refuges DESCRIPTION:Comment deadline extended 60 days\, on USFWS proposed rule changes to ensure that the biological integrity\, diversity\, and environmental health (BIDEH) of the National Wildlife Refuge System (Refuge System) are maintained\, and where appropriate\, restored and enhanced\, in accordance with the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997. \nFor more information: \nhttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/03/05/2024-04583/national-wildlife-refuge-system-biological-integrity-diversity-and-environmental-health-extension-of \nBlog post explains this rule making: \nA Proposal to Leverage More Conservation Benefits from National Wildlife Refuges \n \nSign-on letter\, Still open 5/4/24: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1nfnaxJAVkAuW3RDALEPdp4FIzNi7l8rf3mGU9mjkZSCSIg/viewform \nSome examples of submitted comments \nGroup letter on predator control at refuges that PHAS signed on to : \nhttps://phas-wsd.org/wp-content/uploads/137-NGOs-letter-1Mar2024.pdf \n\nOther letters: \n. \nhttps://elpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ELPC-NWRA-BIDEH-Comments-on-FWS-BIDEH-Proposed-Rule-02.19.24.pdf \nComment submission: You may submit comments on the proposed rule or the proposed revisions to 601 FW 3 by one of the following methods: \n• Electronically: Go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. In the Search box\, enter FWS–HQ–NWRS–2022–0106\, which is the docket number for this rulemaking. Then\, click on the Search button. On the resulting screen\, find the correct document and submit a comment by clicking on “Comment.” \n• By hard copy: Submit by U.S. mail or hand delivery to: Public Comments Processing\, Attn: FWS–HQ–NWRS–2022–0106; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; 5275 Leesburg Pike\, MS: PRB (JAO/3W); Falls Church\, VA 22041–3803. \n\nThey will not accept email or faxes. They  will post all comments on https://www.regulations.gov. This generally means that they will post any personal information you provide them. URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/comment-deadline-extended-on-usfws-rule-changes-to-ensure-bideh-on-their-refuges/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240507T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240507T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T030748 CREATED:20240321T040035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T040403Z UID:12138-1715095800-1715097600@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Deadline to submit Initiative and Constitutional Amendment petitions to SD SOS DESCRIPTION:Deadline to submit Initiative and Constitutional Amendment petitions to SD SOS in Pierre\, on May 7th\, 5 pm CT. \nFor info: \nhttps://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/upcoming-elections/ballot-question-information/default.aspx \nPotential Ballot Questions 2024: \nhttps://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/upcoming-elections/general-information/2024/2024-ballot-questions.aspx URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/deadline-to-submit-initiative-and-constitutional-amendment-petitions-to-sd-sos/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240508T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240508T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T030748 CREATED:20240426T012140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T043634Z UID:12392-1715157000-1715184000@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:SD Water Management Board May 2024 meeting DESCRIPTION:A meeting is scheduled for the SD Water Management Board on 5/8/2024 9:30:00 AM CT. To learn more about past and upcoming meetings please visit the Boards and Commissions Portal –  https://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/ \nFor 5/8/24 meeting visit:   https://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=106 \nAgenda – https://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/bcuploads/202405Agenda1%20(1).pdf \nLive audio of the meeting is available at https://www.sd.net URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/sd-water-management-board-may-2024-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240508T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240508T203000 DTSTAMP:20260414T030748 CREATED:20240503T192404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T192404Z UID:12512-1715191200-1715200200@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Prairie Hills Audubon Society Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Prairie Hills Audubon Society Board Meetings are normally the second Wednesday of the month in the evening by Zoom.  They tend to start at 6 or 6:30 pm MT.  Exact start time will be chosen closer to the date. \nThey are open to Prairie Hills Audubon Society’s members and others by invitation.  Contact Nancy Hilding \nfor more information and Zoom details. URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/prairie-hills-audubon-society-board-meeting/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR