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SUMMARY:SDGFP Commission  June Hybrid Meeting 6/11-6/12\, 2026\, Madison & Zoom
DESCRIPTION:SDGFP Commission June Meeting 6/11-6/12\, 2026\, Madison \nDate and Time: June 11\, 2026\, from 1-5 pm CST and June 12\, 2026\, from 8 am-12 pm CST\nMeeting Location: Heartland Energy\, 423 SE 12th Street\, Madison\, SD 57042 \nAgenda: https://gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/Commission_Agenda_Draft_-_June_11___12_Public.pdf \nThis meeting will have an information item on the “Youth Trapping Recruitment Program and Coyote Bounty Updates” and an action item on “Big Game Depredation Hunts”. Rule proposals – 9. General License Provisions – Definitions\n10. Spring and Fall Turkey Seasons\,  Petitions: 7. Petition 256 – Tagging of Harvested Preserve Birds\, 8. Petition 257 – Preserve Transportation Permit\, Rule finalization for June > Youth\, Mentor\, and Apprentice Deer Seasons. \nCurrent meeting overview link – it will have the “Commission Book” (which contains written info. presented to Commission)\, when it is closer to Thursday: https://gfp.sd.gov/commission/information/ \nWritten comment deadline is before midnight Central Time  on  Sunday 6/7/26 – submit at portal – https://gfp.sd.gov/forms/positions/ \n—\nAs a remote-Zoom participant – you can watch & listen\, but can only talk if you are un-muted by host.\nDuring the open forum and public hearing\, if you’d like to testify\, please ‘Raise Your Hand’ using the button at the bottom of the screen\, or by pressing *9 on your phone. To lower your hand via phone\, press *9 again. When it’s your turn to speak\, the meeting host will unmute you\, allowing you to have audio but no video. \nIf your phone is muted when called upon\, press *6 to unmute.\n• *9 to ‘Raise Your Hand’ or ‘Lower Your Hand.’\n• *6 to Unmute or Mute\nPlease inform Gail Buus at gail.buus@state.sd.us by 1 pm CST if you plan to speak remotely during the meeting.  However SDGFP is polite & normally provides opportunity for not-registered folks to testify. You get 3 minutes speaking time during Open Forum & 3 minutes for each proposed rule during any hearing\nZoom Webinar: Click here to join the meeting   – https://state-sd.zoom.us/j/91264176710?pwd=Vm00NEowdGV6N09Ib1hnVlJkMUF3Zz09#success \nMeeting ID: 912 6417 6710 Passcode: 970458\nCall In: +17193594580\,\,91264176710# US Video Conference ID: 91264176710@zoomcrc.com
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/sdgfp-commission-june-hybrid-meeting-6-11-6-12-2026-madison-zoom/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260607T105000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260607T225900
DTSTAMP:20260606T040059Z
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SUMMARY:Written comment deadline for the SDGFP Commission June meeting  \, Sunday 6/7/26
DESCRIPTION:  \nWritten comment deadline for the SDGFP Commission June meeting  is >>submit before midnight Central Time  on  Sunday 6/7/26 – Please  submit at portal – https://gfp.sd.gov/forms/positions/ \nSDGFP Commission June Meeting 6/11-6/12\, 2026\, Madison \nDate and Time: June 11\, 2026\, from 1-5 pm CST and June 12\, 2026\, from 8 am-12 pm CST\nMeeting Location: Heartland Energy\, 423 SE 12th Street\, Madison\, SD 57042 \nAgenda: https://gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/Commission_Agenda_Draft_-_June_11___12_Public.pdf \nThis meeting will have an information item on the “Youth Trapping Recruitment Program and Coyote Bounty Updates” and an action item on “Big Game Depredation Hunts”. Rule proposals – 9. General License Provisions – Definitions\n10. Spring and Fall Turkey Seasons\,  Petitions: 7. Petition 256 – Tagging of Harvested Preserve Birds\, 8. Petition 257 – Preserve Transportation Permit\, Rule finalization for June > Youth\, Mentor\, and Apprentice Deer Seasons. \nCurrent meeting overview link – it will have the “Commission Book” (which contains written info. presented to Commission)\, when it is closer to Thursday: https://gfp.sd.gov/commission/information/ \n  \n 
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/written-comment-deadline-for-the-sdgfp-commission-june-meeting-sunday-6-7-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T160106Z
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UID:22888-1780740000-1780758000@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Spearfish Annual Native Plant Sale and Educational Program
DESCRIPTION:2026 Annual Native Plant Sale and Educational Program in Spearfish\, SD\, hosted by Beautify Spearfish and the SDSU Native Plant Initiative\, is scheduled for Saturday\, June 6\, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at The Snapper’s Club (416 S Canyon Street). This event features native plants\, educational speakers\, and supports Bee City USA certification efforts. [1\, 2] \nKey Plant Events in Spearfish (2026): \n\nNative Plant Sale & Educational Program: June 6\, 2026\, 10 AM – 3 PM at The Snapper’s Club. Features locally grown native plants (sold by SDSU Native Plant Initiative) and five educational speakers on pollinators and native habitats.\nSpearfish Seed Swap: Held annually at the Grace Balloch Memorial Library\, with the 12th annual event occurring in early 2026\, featuring seed sharing\, gardening talks\, and children’s activities.\nGarden to Table Event: March 14\, 2026\, at the Career & Tech Education Center (1824 Spirit Ln)\, focused on sustainable food and growing\, supported by local organizations.\n \nLocal Farm Shares/Sales: Cycle Farm (287 Evans Lane) offers farm stand visits and\, alongside Budding Moon Farm\, provides CSAs with local starts\, flowers\, and vegetables. [1\, 2\, 3\, 4\, 5\, 6\, 7]\n\nFor the latest updates on the Native Plant Sale and local\, eco-friendly landscaping\, follow Beautify Spearfish on Instagram.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/spearfish-annual-native-plant-sale-and-educational-program/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260605T215000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260605T215900
DTSTAMP:20260511T191410Z
CREATED:20260511T191233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T191410Z
UID:22902-1780696200-1780696740@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:6/5/26 Deadline for comments to Forest Service on rules governing administrative site leasing
DESCRIPTION:6/5/26 is the deadline for comment on rules governing administrative site leasing by  Forest Service \nThe U.S. Forest Service has proposed a new rule regarding “Administrative Site Leases” (RIN 0503-AA39)\, published on May 6\, 2026\, with a public comment period closing on June 5\, 2026. \nQuote from FS: \n\n“The United States Department of Agriculture (Department)\, Forest Service (Forest Service or Agency)\, is proposing to amend its land use regulations to exempt administrative site leases from the regulations for special uses. The purpose of this deregulatory action is to better align Forest Service leasing activities with private real estate market practices.” \n\n\nFederal register – \nhttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/06/2026-08937/administrative-site-leases \nQuote: “Please submit comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. In the search box\, enter 0596-AD68\, which is the RIN for this proposed rulemaking. Then\, in the search panel on the left side of the screen\, under the Document Type heading\, click on the “Notice” link to locate this document. You may submit a comment by clicking on the “Comment” button.”… \n…Comments may be viewed on the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. In the search box\, enter 0596-AD68 and click the “Search” button. Note that personal information provided\, such as name\, phone number\, and mailing address\, will be included in the record.” \n  \nOTHER QUOTES \n“Administrative sites are land or property controlled by the Forest Service used for administrative purposes. The 2018 Farm Bill provides that the Secretary of Agriculture may lease an administrative site that is under the Secretary’s jurisdiction under Public Law 115-334 Sec. 8623. The Forest Service Facility Realignment and Enhancement Act of 2005 (FSFREA)\, Public Law 109-54\, also provides that the Forest Service may dispose of administrative sites by sale\, lease\, exchange\, and other methods. The Administrative Site Leasing Program\, which includes leasing administrative sites under both the Farm Bill and FSFREA authorities\, was initially classified as a special use authorization. This classification prevents the Agency from issuing leases that function as they are commonly legally defined\, and the terms of the existing special use framework can discourage private-sector investment. For example\, the standard lease form\, due to special use authorization regulatory requirements\, constrains use of the leasehold interest as collateral for loans\, limits assignment and transfer of the lease\, and provides for unilateral termination of the authorization by the Forest Service. These requirements limit financing options and negatively impact the marketability of leasing projects. \nReclassifying the Administrative Site Leasing Program as a non-special use activity will remove regulatory constraints incompatible with modern real estate leasing practices and reflect the unique statutory basis and long-term real property nature of these leases. Without this regulatory change\, private developers will continue to face challenges in obtaining the financing needed to pursue affordable housing and other projects under this program.” \nFor more info: \n\n\nMatthew Fountain\, Sales and Leasing Program Manager\, 202-205-1464 or matthew.fountain1@usda.gov.   \n\nWe are not sure of the time Zone of the deadline\, but we assume EST
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/6-5-26-deadline-for-comments-to-forest-service-on-rules-governing-administrative-site-leasing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260604T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260604T190000
DTSTAMP:20260529T232025Z
CREATED:20260529T182034Z
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UID:22956-1780594200-1780599600@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:SD DOT meeting on "Highway 85 project" -  Road work from Cheyenne Crossing to Wyoming
DESCRIPTION:SD DOT meeting on “Highway 85 project” near Spearfish/Lead \nLink to learn about the project:   https://dot.sd.gov/ushighway85towy \nPublic Meeting at\,\nDeadwood History\n150 Sherman St.\nDeadwood SD 57732\non 4 June 2026\nat 5:30 to 7:00 PM\n\nSome folks are concerned about impacts to scenic beauty due to changes to road template. I think – they project another major re-sculpting of landscape like what happened on 385 re-construction. Other possible concerns – improper culvert designs interfering with fish travel within surface waters\, run off  from road effecting water quality in streams\, especially Spearfish Creek\, that supports American dipper..\n\n============================\n\nProject Needs and Goals:\nNeeds: \n\nReduce crash rates\nReplace pavement\nReplace drainage structures\n\nGoals: \n\nProtect the integrity of the corridor\, protect the beauty of the Black Hills\, while enhancing the experience for all users\nImprove alignment and add shoulders where possible\nReduce impacts on the natural environment during construction\n\n\nTentative Project Timeline:\nPreliminary Design: 2025\nPublic Meetings and Landowner Meetings: 2026\nTentative Construction: 2030/2031 \n\nPublic Involvement:\nMeeting Date: Thursday\, June 4\, 2026\nMeeting Time: 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. MT\nMeeting Place: Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center 150 Sherman St. Deadwood\, SD 57732
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/sd-dot-meeting-on-highway-85-project-road-work-from-cheyenne-crossing-to-wyoming/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260602T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260602T215900
DTSTAMP:20260529T232713Z
CREATED:20260529T192420Z
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UID:22962-1780435800-1780437540@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:June 2 deadline to comment on protecting North Atlantic Right Whale from strikes by ships
DESCRIPTION:Please add a public comment before the June 2 deadline in support of continued implementation and enforcement of the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule. \nYour voice is needed to oppose weakening one of the most important federal safeguards protecting critically endangered North Atlantic right whales from lethal vessel strikes! The Trump administration plans to roll back the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule\, which has been in effect since 2008\, in favor of unproven technology-based tools. Efforts to modernize whale conservation strategies should build upon\, not replace\, proven measures. \nTo submit: The comment deadline is June 2\, 2026 —. You can submit via: \n\nhttps://www.regulations.gov  (search docket NOAA-NMFS-2026-0364)\,\nThe Endangered Species Coalition’s pre-filled digital form: https://endangered.quorum.us/campaign/159842/\nAWI’s action alert: https://awionline.org/actions/tell-the-trump-admin-dont-weaken-right-whale-protections/\n\nWe are not sure of the time-of-day for the submission deadline\, but assume that it is just before midnight on June 2nd\, 2026 Eastern Time.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/june-2-deadline-to-comment-on-protecting-north-atlantic-right-whale-from-strikes-by-ships/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260531T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260531T203000
DTSTAMP:20260514T210859Z
CREATED:20260510T153012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T210859Z
UID:22853-1780250400-1780259400@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:"For Birds" musical event at Journey Museum on eve of May 31st
DESCRIPTION:“For the Birds” musical event at Journey Museum on eve of May 31st in Rapid City \nDoors open at 6:00 for social and time to view the Avis Marvelous exhibit. \nConcert starts at 7:00 – 8:30.  Black Hills Raptor Center. will have some birds there as well. \nBlack Hills Citizen’s Climate Lobby  (BHCCL) arranged for this event and the Rapid City Chapter of the Izaak Walton League appropriated a small grant to pay for the rental of the facility.  The event is free but BHCCL asks that you register in advance for tickets  at https://ForTheBirdsRapidCity.eventbrite.com \nQuote from promotional sheet of performers; \n“For the Birds features a jazz duo performing the original music o f Seattle pianist and composer Nelda Swiggett. But\nthis is not just a concert. The performance engages the power of  artistic expression – live music\, spoken words\, images and\npoetry – to connect audiences emotionally to the scientific realities o f our changing climate through the lens of\nbirds. Ultimately a story of hope\, audiences leave the performance feeling empowered to take meaningful action. \nBirds are on the frontlines of climate change as increasing numbers of extreme weather events disrupt the\nrhythms o f the natural world. The number o f birds in North America has declined b y 2 9 percent since 1970\, and\nthe rate of decline i s accelerating. What can one individual d o to make a positive difference for birds — for all living\nthings? For the Birds provides some answers. \nNelda debuted her first climate-themed concert\, The Alaska Suite\, i n 2017. Building on the success of the Alaska\nSuite\, she debuted For the Birds in 2024. Collectively\, these concerts have been performed 47 times t o date\,\ntouching over 3500 people with a message of hope and call to action.” \n  \nNelda’s work featured nationally on NPR’s “Here & Now” in a clip entitled: “Climate change can be daunting. One woman creates music to help process feelings around it.” \nHere is a sheet talking about the musicians: https://phas-wsd.org/wp-content/uploads/For-the-birds-dragged.pdf \nFor more information –  Mary volunteer for  BHCCL at rmdeibert@gmail.com
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/for-birds-musical-event-at-journey-museum-on-eve-of-march-31st/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260522T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260621T235900
DTSTAMP:20260531T201758Z
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UID:22712-1779408000-1782086340@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Benchmark Vegetation Management Project\, Black Hills National Forest.
DESCRIPTION:The comment period on the Benchmark Vegetation Management Project is – May 22nd- June 21st. FS sent out this note on MAY 21ST – \n\n\n\n” announcing the initiation of the public comment period for the Benchmark Vegetation Management Project. The comment period will open May 22\, 2026\, and comments will be accepted for 30 days. Documents related to the project\, including the preliminary environmental assessment\, can be found on the project website at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/blackhills/projects/68498\n\n\n\nHere is a quote from A Forest Services Letter we received on this project in early May (BEFORE COMMENT PERIOD ANNOUNCED) \n“This letter is intended to give you early notification of the Benchmark project. It is not initiating a \ncomment period. Information about this project can be found on the Black Hills National Forest website \n(https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/blackhills/projects/68498). A comment period will be offered with the \nrelease of the Draft Environmental Assessment\, which is expected to be available in mid-May.”….. \n========= \nThe Benchmark Project is being analyzed under the provisions of the Emergency Action Determination \n(EAD) under Section 40807 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. EAD authorities can be \napplied to projects that pre-emptively address the potential impacts of natural disturbances\, such as \nwildfire and insect infestation\, to nearby communities and National Forest System lands that have been \nidentified as being in an emergency situation. The Benchmark project area is in such a landscape as \ndetermined by the Secretary of Agriculture. The EAD provisions expedite implementation of eligible \nprojects by eliminating the objection process under 36 CFR 218.……… \n========= \n“The Black Hills National Forest\, Northern Hills Ranger District (NHRD)\, is preparing an environmental \nassessment (EA) for the Benchmark Vegetation Management Project (Benchmark Project)\, located south \nof Lead-Deadwood\, SD\, west of Vanocker Canyon Road\, north of Benchmark Road and Custer Crossing \nRoad\, and east of Rochford Road. \nThe purpose of the Benchmark project is to implement forest management actions to provide commercial \ntimber to local industry\, reduce hazardous fuels\, and reduce the risk of insect infestation.” \n— \n  \nInformation can be found on the project webpage at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/blackhills/projects/68498
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/benchmark-vegetation-management-project-black-hills-national-forest-comment-deadline-unknown/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260518T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260518T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T061131Z
CREATED:20260515T054916Z
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UID:22943-1779129000-1779136200@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:"Protect the Foothills"\, evening meeting on mining in Piedmont 5/18/26
DESCRIPTION:“Protect the Foothills”\, evening meeting on mining in Piedmont\,  Monday\, 5/18/26\, 6;30 pm\,  Elk Creek Resort\, 8220 Elk Creek Rd. Piedmont 57769 \nWe are not sure who is organizing it – except we are told it is: “the group fighting the mine in Piedmont”.. We are not sure how long meeting will run
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/protect-the-foothills-evening-meeting-on-mining-in-piedmont-5-18-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260522T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T231434Z
CREATED:20260417T222953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T231434Z
UID:22585-1779094800-1779465600@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Public Hearing about an application to explore underground for uranium near Craven Canyon
DESCRIPTION:The public hearing about an application to explore underground for uranium in the Black Hills has been rescheduled to May 18 through May 22\, 2026. \nThe hearing will take place in Hot Springs at the Mueller Civic Center. It had previously been scheduled for this week (April 13th-17th)  but was postponed. \nDetails are posted here \nhttps://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=67 \n  \nCORPORATION URANIUM EXPLORATION PERMIT APPLICATION\, EXNI 453 \nThis hearing has already happened . A transcript of the following proceedings was prepared\, and a copy of the transcript may be obtained by contacting Carla Bachand\, Capital Reporting Services\, PO Box 903\, Pierre SD 57501\, telephone \nnumber (605) 222-4235\, email address pcbachand@pie.midco.net. \nThe audio recording of the hearing is available on the Boards and Commissions Portal at \nhttps://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=106 \n================ \nHISTORY >> On 3/18/26 a motion for a change of venue to Hot Springs  – for mid April 2026 hearing on proposed uranium exploration near  Craven Canyon – was granted  by the Board of Minerals & Environment. The new  venue/location of hearing is for the  Clean Nuclear Energy Corporation Uranium Exploration Permit Application; EXNI 453. \n.   There are two different processes going on for approval requests to explore for uranium near Craven Canyon. One is to explore on private land and is being considered/reviewed by the SD Board of Minerals and Environment. Another request is to explore on Forest Service lands and is being considered/reviewed by the Forest Service.  This notice is about the request on private land. \nMay 18th-22nd HEARING DETAILS \nStart Date/Time: 05/18/2026 10:00 AM CT\nEnd Date/Time: 05/22/2026 05:00 PM CT\nTime Zone: Central Standard Time\nDescription: May Meeting\nLocation: Mueller Civic Center\, Hot Springs\, SD\nDocuments: \n\n\n\n\nDescription\nFile Type\nUpload Date\n\n\nMeeting Agenda\nAgenda\n5/8/2026 8:54:23 AM\n\n\nMeeting Packet\nDocument\n5/8/2026 8:54:34 AM\n\n\n\n\nLinks: \n\n\n\n\nThere are no links for this meeting.\n\n\n\n\nAudio Files*: \n\n\n\n\nThere are no audio files for this meeting.\n\n\n\n\nAGENDA \nMay 18\, 2026- 9:00 a.m. Mountain Time  \nCall to order and roll call Approve the agenda Approve the April 16\, 2026\, meeting minutes Mining issues consent calendar – Tom Cline Acceptance of financial assurance increase for Wharf Resources (USA)\, Inc.\, Large Scale Mine Permits 356\, 434\, 435\, 464\, 476\, and 490 – Eric Holm Public comment period in accordance with SDCL 1-25-1  \nContested Case Hearing in the matter of Clean Nuclear Energy Corporation Uranium Exploration Permit Application\, EXNI 453  \nMay 19\, 2026 – Continuation of contested case hearing in the matter of Clean Nuclear Energy Corporation Uranium Exploration Permit Application; EXNI 453  \nMay 20\, 2026 – Continuation of contested case hearing in the matter of Clean Nuclear Energy Corporation Uranium Exploration Permit Application; EXNI 453  \nMay 21\, 2026 – Continuation of contested case hearing in the matter of Clean Nuclear Energy Corporation Uranium Exploration Permit Application; EXNI 453  \nMay 22\, 2026 – Conclusion of contested case hearing in the matter of Clean Nuclear Energy Corporation Uranium Exploration Permit Application; EXNI 453 \n 
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/public-hearing-about-an-application-to-explore-underground-for-uranium-near-craven-canyon/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T133000
DTSTAMP:20260427T201903Z
CREATED:20260427T200909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T201903Z
UID:22722-1778922000-1778938200@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Clean up Rapid Creek event - food\, bear and Creek clean up\, May 16th\,
DESCRIPTION:On May 16th will be a grander Creek Clean up event than normal. \nThere will be a breakfast and/or “Trout not Trash” Beer release at 9 am \, Creek Clean Up from 10 am and then beer drinking event  again from 12:30 pm on. (We think) \nWe are not sure of the locations or end-time for the event\, but have guessed at 1:30 pm\, please verify \nThis might be a Black Hills Fly Fishers event? – please verify the sponsor \nI am not sure of locations but Lost Cabin Beer Co. on 1401 W. Omaha St. #3\, Rapid City will be involved…but watch the Facebook page for updates. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/people/Clean-up-Rapid-Creek/61557424842679/?checkpoint_src=any \nOr ask Jeff Anderson – andy5750@gmail.com or Bill Young – guinnessmarsh@gmail.com
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/clean-up-rapid-creek-event-food-bear-and-creek-clean-up/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T170415Z
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UID:22677-1778918400-1778936400@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Bird Bash at Bear Butte State Park
DESCRIPTION:Bird Bash at Bear Butte State Park\, Sturgis\, SD  \nMay 16th\, 2026 \n8 am-1 pm \nCelebrate South Dakota’s migratory birds together. All ages and experience levels are welcome.  Follow the signs and meet up for a fun filled day!  Activities: Scavanger hunt\, Bird banding bracelets\, Activities for kids\, Bird Banding demos\, Bird Ambassadors!\, Bird Bingo\, Prizes!\, Guided Birding\, \nHere is link to a poster for the event \n \nBear Butte State Park’s web page – https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/bear-butte-state-park/ \nState park’s location web page _ https://gfp.sd.gov/userdocs/bear_butte_overview.pdf \nThe Bird Bash is outside on grass near the Park headquarters. \nPHAS will have a table at the  Bird Bash – we will also bring chalk for folks to participate in the Endangered Species Chalk Art Event.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/bird-bash-at-bear-butte-state-park/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T093000
DTSTAMP:20260511T155729Z
CREATED:20260511T155344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T155729Z
UID:22885-1778918400-1778923800@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Plant Share 2026\, Master Gardner\, Rapid City May\, 16th
DESCRIPTION:ANNUAL PLANT SHARESATURDAY – MAY 16\, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.\nSponsored by Pennington County Master Gardeners\nWALTER TAYLOR BUILDING (4-H BUILDING) CENTRAL STATES FAIRGROUND…\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalter Taylor Building – Central States Fairground \n\n\n\n\n\nPennington County Master Gardeners Page\n\n\nBring potted\, labeled plants) to share and receive a coupon for 4 plants to take home.\nParticipants will be given a numbered coupon and will be admitted to the plant room according to the number on their ticket. Those bringing plants to share will be admitted first. There are always lots of available plants and no one will go home empty-handed.\nNo plants? No problem! You may buy a coupon good for 4 plants $1/each – limit 3\n• Free gardening gear• Treats• Gardening questions answered• Seeds• Fun for all\n\nWe don’t know how long the event lasts so we have guessed at 1.5 hours
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/plant-share-2026-master-gardner-rapid-city-may-16th/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T135810Z
CREATED:20260321T012747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T135810Z
UID:22507-1778868000-1778878800@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Endangered Species Day Celebration by Zoom\, May 15th\, 2026\,  6-9 pm MT
DESCRIPTION:Endangered Species Day is the third Friday in May. Congress designated the day twenty years ago\, in 2006.Since 2006\, in western SD\, we have had a multi-group sponsored Endangered Species Day event\, except for the first year of Covid epidemic. This year’s event is conducted by Zoom. \nHere is link to the pre-recorded video of Luke Toso’s presentation. Creative commons copyright license – attribution\, no derivatives – A conservative license – assigned until I ask each speaker what they want for CC copyright license. \nhttps://fws-fileshare.box.com/s/mppzzk0ovv0o9vqoysoqm2ooer59rt8i \nHere is link to the pre-recorded video of Jewel Tomasula’s presentation. Creative commons copyright  license – attribution\, no derivatives\,  A  conservative license  – assigned until I ask each speaker what they want for CC copyright license. \n——– \nYoutube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wr48f-cnbA \nWe will be posting the full Zoom recording later \nThis years speakers will speak in this order – the times are approximate and speaking segments may be a little shorter or longer\, as we are estimating the Q &A time:6 pm MT – 6:10 pm  Greetings\, review of agenda & introduction of sponsors – about 10 minutes6:10 – 7:05 pm MT – Isaac Johnson from Lower Brule Sioux Tribe will speak on the Tribes efforts to reintroduce and recover black-footed ferrets (federally endangered) and swift fox (state endangered) – about 55 minutes.7:05 – 8:00 pm MT     Luke Toso\,  Acting Field Supervisor of USFWS for North and South Dakota \, will give their SD Ecological Service’s  update on federally endangered and threatened species in SD – about 55 minutes.            Presentation will focus on the current status of endangered species act species in South Dakota\, which would include threatened\, endangered\, proposed\, candidate\, or petitioned species. Discussion will also include a description of potential habitat for each species\, range in South Dakota\, a current or ongoing recovery actions taken in the state.            This segment is pre-recorded and folks should submit questions via e-mail to Nancy at phas.wsd@rapidnet.com or 605-787-6466\,  787-2806 (cell) before Wednesday\, so she can forward to Luke – he will answer those questions in his recording.. Also the audience attending by Zoom may be able to answer some questions. 8:00-8;05 pm 5 minute break 8:05-9:00 pm        Jewel Tomasula\, National Policy Director for the Endangered Species Coalition will talk the about the past year in DC –“Endangered Species Federal Policy – A Year in Review (2025 – 2026)” – Estimate of time\, maybe 40 minutes \n            Description: The past year has been unprecedented for federal policy on endangered species. With sweeping proposals from the Trump Administration and ongoing efforts in Congress to rewrite the law\, there is a great deal to track and respond to. This presentation will highlight the most wide-reaching national policy updates affecting endangered species.This segment is pre-recorded & speaker will not be there. Members of the audience may be able to answer some questions.Topic: 2026 Endangered Species Day Celebration – Sponsored by Prairie Hills Audubon Society\,  Rapid City Chapter of Izaak Walton League of America\, Black Hills Climate Lobby\, Black Hills Clean Water Alliance\, The Norbeck Society\, Humane World For AnimalsZoom details:Time: May 15\, 2026 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83634102703?pwd=h3i24DqkSt2Ha3NWHc6HKtGJDgtqEr.1Meeting ID: 836 3410 2703Passcode: 616113One tap mobile+17193594580\,\,83634102703#\,\,\,\,*616113# US+12532050468\,\,83634102703#\,\,\,\,*616113# USJoin by SIP83634102703@zoomcrc.com \nOther Join instructions (you can find land line phone #s at the below link)https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/83634102703/invitations?signature=1LYtX-aXCWym06wfCj5FzdsxNeUXhhGOBdwxJs3h2ekHere are two phone numbers\, that land lines can use: • +1 719 359 4580 US• +1 253 205 0468 US \n  \nPOSTER FOR THE EVENT \nhttps://phas-wsd.org/wp-content/uploads/ESDC.POSTER26.M.Final-Layout-1-2.jpg====================Contact Nancy Hilding at 605-787-6466 (LL) for phas.wsd@rapidnet.com or nhilshat@rapidnet.com\,  for more information.======================== \nBLACK HILLS PARKS AND FOREST ASSOCIATION IS HAVING A 3 DAY OPEN HOUSE MAY 14-16th in Custer.  On May 15th at 10 am they will have a talk about black-footed ferrets & have endangered species chalk art event – 11-4 pm – for details https://phas-wsd.org/event/black-hills-nature-shop-grand-opening-may-14-16th-custer-sd-associated-events/ \nBIRD BASH at Bear Butte State Park\, from 10:30-1 pm Prairie Hills Audubon Society  will supply chalk for drawing endangered species chalk art event –https://phas-wsd.org/event/bird-bash-at-bear-butte-state-park/ENDANGERED SPECIES CHALK ART – Prairie Hills Audubon Society has a grant from the National Audubon Society\,  to create Endangered Species Chalk Art Events & distrusted free chalk to educator\, recreation centers\, parks\, etc\, between May 1st and May 17th . For information on chalk art and Endangered Species Day: \nEndangered Species Coalition web page on chalk competition (it is their event):https://www.endangered.org/endangered-species-chalk-art-event/ \nPHAS calendar page\, explaining our involvementhttps://phas-wsd.org/event/endangered-species-chalk-art-event-contest-may-1st-may-17th/ \nENDANGERED SPECIES COALITION: \nThis is a coalition of over 300 groups\, across the nation\, that meets at least once every two weeks\, mid-day on Wednesdays\, with lectures for \nmember groups to attend. \nhttps://www.endangered.org/ \nvisit their web site on Endangered Species Day for resources and maps of events nation wide \n –     https://www.endangered.org/endangered-species-day/ \nAccording to the ESC – they (not congress) set this year’s national theme:  “Celebrating America’s Wildlife Comeback Stories”.\nChampioning the Endangered Species Act. \nThis theme highlights the powerful stories of recovery and success made possible by the Endangered Species Act. Species like the California Sea Otter\, the Whooping Crane\, and the American Alligator have all rebounded thanks to this landmark conservation law. \nThis year’s event marks the 21st Annual Endangered Species Day\, now celebrated globally to mark the importance of protecting threatened and endangered wildlife and their habitats.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/endangered-species-day-is-the-third-friday-in-may/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260515T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260615T235900
DTSTAMP:20260417T234811Z
CREATED:20260417T234811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T234811Z
UID:22604-1778803200-1781567940@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:National Audubon Society's Climate Watch Season
DESCRIPTION:National Audubon Society’s (NAS)  Climate Watch Season \nHelp the NAS document effects of climate change on birds\, by doing birding using a specific protocol\, in a set of fixed locations\,  on a day between May 15th- and June 15th.   Visit NAS web page for details – https://www.audubon.org/community-science/climate-watch
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/national-audubon-societys-climate-watch-season/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260514T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260514T235900
DTSTAMP:20260515T010059Z
CREATED:20260421T183147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T010059Z
UID:22669-1778801400-1778803140@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:COMMENT DEADLINE DEWEY-BURDOCK URANIUM PROJECT - SEND TO BLM
DESCRIPTION:COMMENT DEADLINE DEWEY-BURDOCK URANIUM PROJECT – SEND TO BLM \n  \nYOUR PUBLIC COMMENT NEEDED BY Thursday\,  MAY 14th \nThere is a new opportunity for you to do something to oppose plans to mine radioactive uranium in Custer and Fall River Counties. Public comments on part of the proposed Dewey-Burdock mine are due to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) by May 14\, 2026. \nThe Dewey-Burdock mine is planned by enCore Energy through its subsidiary\, Powertech. Powertech intended to start mining in 2009\, but determined public and tribal government resistance has meant that it hasn’t started yet. \n\nThe entire Dewey-Burdock mining project should be forbidden\, because it would contaminate groundwater with radioactive and toxic uranium and heavy metals.\n\n\nThe BLM should choose the “No Action Alternative” for this proposed project.\n\n\nA lot of the analysis for this project is based on documents that are over ten years old. Analysis needs to be based on recent information.\n\n\nThe Draft EA lists some of the legal approvals that the proposed Dewey-Burdock project would need. It skips the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty.\n\n\nIt skips the Fall River County ordinance forbidding uranium mining.\nIt skips tribal ordinances.\nIt skips South Dakota water permits.\nIt does not mention that the proposed permits are under legal challenges.\n\nFor more information about this project\, tips on how to comment\, and links to the BLM comment page\, please go to: \nhttps://bhcleanwateralliance.org/public-hearings/federal-level-comment-notices/ \nThere is a lot of information about this project available on Black Hills Clean Water Alliance (BHCWA) website here: \nhttps://bhcleanwateralliance.org/dewey-burdock-project/ \nFollow BHCWA to stay up to date. \n– To comment >>.go to this page and hit participate button for EA.\nhttps://eplanning.blm.gov/Project-Home/?id=9ac93c06-6f07-f111-8407-001dd803d7d3\n  \nWe are not sure of the time-of-day comments are due on the 14th. We assume comments are sent to a BLM office in the Rocky Mt Time Zone\, but we are not sure. Sometimes federal comments are due at midnight EST\, sent to Washington DC rather than local MT offices.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/comment-deadline-dewey-burdock-uranium-project-send-to-blm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260514T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T140000
DTSTAMP:20260510T175214Z
CREATED:20260510T174817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T175214Z
UID:22863-1778774400-1778940000@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Black Hills Nature Shop Grand Opening May 14-16th\, Custer\, SD\, - associated events
DESCRIPTION:Black Hills Nature Shop Grand Opening & associated events – May 14-16th\, Custer\, SD\, \nThe new Black Hills Nature Shop in Black Hills Parks and Forests Association’s Custer headquarters  (833 Mt. Rushmore Rd\, Custer\, SD 57730) opens this Thursday-Satureday \, and BHP&FA is marking the occasion with three days of programs: a black-footed ferret talk\, sidewalk chalk art for Endangered Species Day\, and a children’s book debut. You’re invited to any or all of it. \nThree days\, three different ways to drop in: \nThursday\, May 14: Ribbon cutting and open house\, 4 to 6 pm. Light snacks\, refreshments\, and drawings for raffle prizes. \nFriday\, May 15: Endangered Species Day. Nicole Mittan from Prairie Wildlife Research talks about black-footed ferrets at 10 am\, the critically endangered species being reintroduced at Buffalo Gap National Grasslands and Wind Cave. From 11 am to 4 pm\, kids and adults can use their inspiration to decorate the HQ sidewalk with chalk art! \nSaturday\, May 16: “Bark the Beaver” book debut\, 10 am to 2 pm. Author Eric Zimmer reads and autographs the new children’s book starring Bark the Beaver. Plus 10% off everything in the store\, Saturday only. \n  \nBlack Hills Parks and Forests Association \n269-744-0033\n833 Mt Rushmore Rd\, Custer\, SD 57730 \n 
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/black-hills-nature-shop-grand-opening-may-14-16th-custer-sd-associated-events/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260513T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T185417Z
CREATED:20260511T161611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T185417Z
UID:22891-1778697000-1778702400@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Data Center Development in Rapid City - Public panel conversation
DESCRIPTION:Data Center Development in Rapid City\nWednesday\, May 13·6:30 – 8:00pm\n\n\n\n\nMinneluzahan Senior Citizen\, 315 N 4th St\, Rapid City\, SD 57701\, USA\n\n\nnotes\n\nHosted by Dakota Rural Action (DRA). Public panel conversation of the impacts of Data Centers on Rapid City. Proposals\, potential impacts\, and how projects are evaluated.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat Does Data Center Development Mean for Rapid City?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunities across South Dakota are asking hard questions about data center development\, energy demand\, infrastructure\, and local control. \nJoin DRA May 13 in Rapid City for a public panel discussion featuring industry representatives\, policymakers\, community leaders\, and audience Q&A. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPANELISTS INCLUDE: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKrystal Two Bulls\, Executive Director\, Honor the Earth\nRep. Nicole Uhre-Balk\, House District 32\nWes Ashton\, VP of Utilities for SD & WY\, Black Hills Energy\nGarth Wadsworth\, Sr. Public Policy Director\, Elevate Rapid City\nLarry Ingwersen\, CoFounder\, Chairman & CTO\, Sequitor Edge\nVictoria Blatchford\, VP of Business Development\, Sequitor Edge\nRick Bell\, DRA Board Member & CED Chair\nKelly Moore – Moderator\, CED Member Leader\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe discussion will focus on the types of data center projects being discussed in western South Dakota\, how they differ from the hyperscale facilities many people have heard about elsewhere in the state\, and what these projects could mean for communities moving forward. \n  \nAudience members will also have the opportunity to submit questions for the panelists. \nWednesday\, May 13\n6:30–8:00 PM\nMinneluzahan Senior Center\nRapid City\, SD \nFor info: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiz Tiger \nDRA Organizer \n(605)316-6007 \nLiz@dakotarural.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/data-center-development-in-rapid-city-public-panel-conversation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260509T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260509T173000
DTSTAMP:20260507T213556Z
CREATED:20260501T185515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T213556Z
UID:22783-1778342400-1778347800@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Dewey-Burdock Comment Jam 5/9/26
DESCRIPTION:Dewey-Burdock Comment Jam\, SAT\, MAY 9TH\, 4-5:30 PM\, Rapid City\, public library \n 
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/dewey-burdock-comment-jam/
LOCATION:Rapid City Public Library\, 610 Quincy St.\, Hoyt Room\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T203011Z
CREATED:20260427T200246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T203011Z
UID:22715-1778313600-1778331600@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Rapid Creek Clean Up event - Second Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Every second Saturday there is a Rapid Creek Clean up event\, normally at about 10 am or so. The will be an clean up event – & it will be organized from the parking lot behind  Little Ceaesars Pizza\, off of West Main St.  at  the time of 10:45 am  on May 9th\, . \nIt is being done in coordination with a yoga event by Loam Yoga\, at 2050 W. Main ST. # 3\, which will delay the  normal start time of the clean up\, by 45 minutes. \nFree yoga & stretching/movement  work outs from 8:00 am till about 10:30. \nSee – Loam Yoga\, \nFor info go to Facebook page – “Clean Up Rapid Creek” \nhttps://www.facebook.com/people/Clean-up-Rapid-Creek/61557424842679/?checkpoint_src=any \nor Jeff Anderson – jandy5750@gmail.com \nWe are not sure of the end time. Please verify
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/rapid-creek-clean-up-event-second-saturday/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260509T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260509T235900
DTSTAMP:20260321T012107Z
CREATED:20260321T012107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T012107Z
UID:22502-1778284800-1778371140@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:World [International] Migratory Bird Day is the second Saturday in May
DESCRIPTION:World [International] Migratory Bird Day is the second Saturday in May. \nWorld Migratory Bird Day is officially celebrated on the second Saturday of May in Canada and the US\, and the second Saturday of October in Mexico\, Central and South America\, and the Caribbean. \nIn 2026\, WMBD conservation theme highlights the importance of community science (also known as citizen science) to migratory bird conservation. \nVisit: https://www.migratorybirdday.org/
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/world-international-migratory-bird-day-is-the-second-saturday-in-may/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260508T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260511T235900
DTSTAMP:20260510T215212Z
CREATED:20260510T215124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T215212Z
UID:22871-1778198400-1778543940@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Annual West River Migration Count (WRMC) - May 8-11\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:West River Migration Count Dates\nThe annual West River Migration Count (WRMC) dates are May 8-11\, 2026 and Vic Fondy  will be coordinating the count.  Similar to the Audubon Christmas Bird count\, the WRMC is conducted during the second week of May to count both species and numbers of birds migrating thru Western South Dakota.The WRMC is conducted by counties.  During the four day period\, volunteers in Western SD from the Nebraska border to the North Dakota border will count migrating birds arriving or passing thru South Dakota. \nCounty coordinators are:  Custer-Michael M\,  Fall River-Barbara M\, Harding-Charlie M.\, Meade and Pennington-Jocie B.\, Butte and Lawrence-Vic Fondy. \nIf you would like to participate\, please contact the county coordinator or Vic. \nVic Fondy-Coordinator WRMC 605.269.2553\, Vic Fondy <treasurecreek@gmail.com>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nVic Fondy-Coordinator WRMC  <treasurecreek@gmail.com>\, 605) 269-2553‬
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/annual-west-river-migration-count-wrmc-may-8-11-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T231614Z
CREATED:20260302T090403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T231614Z
UID:22339-1778158800-1778241600@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:May GFP Commission\, Custer & Zoom May 7-8\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:May GFP Commission\, Custer & Zoom on May 7-8\, 2026 \nDraft Agenda (Agendas are not final till 72 hours before the meeting)  – https://gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/nav/DRAFT_Commission_Agenda_-_May_7-8_Public_Copy.pdf \nAt Custer State Park (CSP)  – at Event Barn at CSP. This is off of Highway 16\,  please look up on a map or call CSP for directions \nDate and Time: May 7\, 2026\, from 1-5 pm MT and May 8\, 2026\, from 8 am-12 pm MT \nMeeting Location: Custer State Park Event Barn\, 13389 US HWY 16A\, Custer\, SD 57730\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 MT 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 ID: 912 6417 6710 Passcode: 970458 \nWe think this is the Zoom link/ \nhttps://state-sd.zoom.us/j/91264176710?pwd=Vm00NEowdGV6N09Ib1hnVlJkMUF3Zz09#success\nCall In: +17193594580\,\,91264176710# US  \nVideo Conference ID: 91264176710@zoomcrc.com \nThey are actually polite and if you forgot to register to testify\, they ask at the end of each segment\, if anyone not registered wants to testify. \nVisit this link\, the Friday or Thursday a week before the meeting\, for  the Agenda\, – mhttps://gfp.sd.gov/commission/information/ \nOften some fur-bearer season rule change proposals are presented at the May Commission meeting\, but they are none  shown on the agenda thus far.. \nAt Commission meetings at 2 pm they often have hearings on proposed changes to administrative rules (hunting /fishing/trapping seasons) and there will be two finalizations this month (see agenda).  They always have an “Open Forum” after the hearing. You can testify for 3 minutes on each proposed rule change and for three minutes at the “Open Forum”. At the “Open Forum”\, you can raise any issue.  As these meetings are hybrid\, you can testify in person or by Zoom. \nWe ask folks to testify against the Coyote Bounties\, the Nest Predator Bounty Program (renamed to Youth Trapping Recruitment Program) and SD trapping rules that allow 3 and partial day trap check time for West River land sets\, 2 and a partial day trap check time for East River land sets and 5 and a partial day trap check time for water sets or that trapper ID should be required.   If you want\, testify against hound hunting of mountain lions. If you want testify for use of science in decision making and not mythology. \nWe will discuss these issues at our  Zoom meeting on April 29th\, 2026. \nApril meeting minutes – https://gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/nav/April_2026_Minutes_.pdf \n 
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/may-gfp-commission-custer-zoom-may-7-8-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260506T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260506T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T030225Z
CREATED:20260430T025925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T030225Z
UID:22772-1778050800-1778074200@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:SD Water Management Board's May meeting 5/7/26 or 5/6/26
DESCRIPTION:SD Water Management Board’s May meeting is either  5/6/26 or 5/7/26\, (8:00 or 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM) \n  \nA meeting is scheduled for the Water Management Board on 5/6/26 or 5/7/2026 8:00 or 8:30 AM. Please visit the Boards and Commissions Portal to learn more about past and upcoming meetings!  We have seen conflicting reports of the date and the start time. \n 
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/sd-water-management-boards-may-meeting-5-7-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T040950Z
CREATED:20260502T040045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T040950Z
UID:22793-1777906800-1777914000@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Hearing on Injunction Request for mine exploration near Pe Sla'\, Rapid City 5/4/26\, 3 pm
DESCRIPTION:There is a hearing on Temporary Restraining Order for mine exploration near Pe Sla’\, in federal court in Rapid City 5/4/26.  Check the Black Hills Clean Water Alliance . Below is an alert from BHCWA: \n  \nATTEND THE HEARING TO GET AN INJUNCTION FROM THE FEDERAL COURT TO STOP THE ILLEGAL DRILLING ON MONDAY\, MAY 4\, 2026\, AT 3:00 PM MT. \nA lawsuit was filed April 2 by BH Clean Water Alliance\, NDN Collective\, and Earthworks. We hope it will force the US Forest Service to consider the important issues at Pe’ Sla\, which is a critical sacred landscape for Lakota people\, part of the watershed for Rapid City’s water\, and an ecosystem that is only found in our area. \nBefore the Court could act\, Pete Lien & Sons started drilling! So we asked for an injunction by the Court to stop the drilling. The company is Still Drilling! \nHelp pack the courtroom to show that we care about protecting our water and sacred landscapes – at the Federal Building at 515 – 9thStreet\, Rapid City. Remember to bring your ID and to check your pockets before entering.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/hearing-on-injunction-request-for-mine-exploration-near-pe-sla-rapid-city-5-4-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260503T235000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260503T235900
DTSTAMP:20260417T182049Z
CREATED:20260417T172258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T182049Z
UID:22577-1777852200-1777852740@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Sunday night is deadline to submit comments to SDGFP Commission for May 7th meeting
DESCRIPTION:Sunday night at midnight MT (5/3) is the deadline to submit written comments to SDGFP Commission for  their May 7th meeting. Agendas have to be published 72 hours before the meeting. which would be on Monday\, but sometimes they publish agendas on Friday. That agenda will be posted to their “current meeting” web page \n  \nYou can send in written comments – https://gfp.sd.gov/forms/positions/.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/sunday-night-is-deadline-to-submit-comments-to-sdgfp-commission-for-may-7th-meeting/
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SUMMARY:IdeaWild Annual Benefit Auction  at the Journey Museum
DESCRIPTION:IdeaWild Auction\, \nThe Journey Museum on May 2nd\, 2026! \nSaturday\, May 2nd from 5:00-8:30 PM \nFind the RSVP form here – \nhttps://ideawild.org/events/ \nIdeaWild looks forward to seeing you at The Journey Museum on May 2nd! \nMuseum at 222 New York St\, Rapid City\, SD. \n 
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/ideawild-event-at-the-journey-museum-annual-benefit-auction/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260502T073000
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SUMMARY:Field trip to La Creek National Wildlife Refuge May 2nd
DESCRIPTION:La Creek National Wildlife Refuge Fieldtrip May 2nd \nSaturday\, May 2nd\, 2026 \nRapid City – car pool meets & organizes at 7:30 a.m. – Eastside Family Fare (Family Thrift) parking lot. We also meet again at 11:00 a.m. at the LaCreek NWR refuge headquarters (some people come from other towns or camp-out).  We believe it is a 2 and 1/2 hour trip from Rapid City to LaCreek. \nSponsored by the Black Hills Group of the Sierra Club and Prairie Hills Audubon Society.  This field trip happens every year\, either the first or second Saturday in May.   \nPlease bring food and water. There is no food at the refuge.    We normally engage in some group walks while birding and  drive around the refuge while making birding stops. Different cars will leave the Refuge to return at different times\, some earlier than others. \nFor more information.: Nancy Hilding – Prairie Hills Audubon Society\, – (605) 787-6466 (home land-line)\, 605-787-2620 (cell phone)\, phas.wsd@rapidnet.com\, http://www.phas-wsd.org\, Jay Davis – Black Hills Group of Sierra Club\, (605) 348-5867 \n 
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/field-trip-to-la-creek-national-wildlife-refuge-may-2nd/
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SUMMARY:May 1st Deadline to comment of proposed waste water discharge to French Creek by Custer City
DESCRIPTION:Please provide comments to South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources in opposition to  \nCity of Custer South Dakota DRAFT Surface Water Discharge (SWD) \nPermit No. SD0023281 \nPublic Notice: https://danr.sd.gov/officeofwater/surfacewaterquality/pn/CusterPNDraft.pdf \n================================================= \nComments may be mailed to:       South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources \n                                                Water Quality Program \n                                                Joe Foss Building \n                                                523 East Capitol \n                                                Pierre\, SD  57501 \n  \nComments may also be provided within the specified thirty (30) day comment period using the online\ncomment form\, accessible via the “Comment Deadline” links provided at http://danr.sd.gov/public. Any\nperson desiring a public hearing must file a petition which complies with the ARSD Chapter 74:52:05.\nIf no objections are received within the specified 30-day period\, the Secretary will issue final\ndeterminations within sixty days of the date of this notic \nLinks for posting to a comment portal –  http://danr.sd.gov/public \, ……….                     https://danr.sd.gov/public/comment.aspx?d_comment=05/01/2026&name=City%20of%20Custer&pntype=sw_npdes&description=The%20City%20of%20Custer%20is%20authorized%20under%20this%20permit%20to%20discharge%20to%20Flynn%20Creek%20and%20French%20Creek%20from%20its%20wastewater%20treatment%20facility%20located%20in%20Custer%20County. \n  \nDeadline for Public Comment: May 1\, 2026 \n  \nThe Public Notice\, https://danr.sd.gov/officeofwater/surfacewaterquality/pn/CusterPNDraft.pdf \nDraft Permit\, and https://danr.sd.gov/officeofwater/surfacewaterquality/pn/CusterPermitDraft.pdf \nStatement of Basis (for the Permit) https://danr.sd.gov/officeofwater/surfacewaterquality/pn/CusterSOBDraft.pdf \ncan be found on the DANR website. \nWe assume the deadline is just before  midnight Central Time\, normally that is when DANR deadlines with no time of day  specified are due – but we are not sure about time-of-day for the deadline. \n============================================================================ \n\nThe members of Preserve French Creek Inc\,  have requested our assistance in alerting PHAS members to the Notice inviting Public Comment on the City of Custer’s application to discharge its treated sewage wastewater into French Creek in Custer County\, South Dakota. \n \n\nPreserve French Creek NGO asks our members to oppose this Permit based on personal experiences\, knowledge of French Creek\, and the importance of retaining the current water quality of this valuable resource.  \n\nHere are a few other facts to also consider identifying in comments:\n\nNo Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Statement was completed with regard to French Creek\, only for the areas of the current City plant and discharge location construction.\n\n450\,000 – 750\,000 gallons of treated wastewater will be allowed to discharge into French Creek DAILY under this Permit.  Flows in French Creek in the first few miles of discharge are historically low during drier seasonal periods. Low flows have been consistently present in 2025 and 2026 due to lack of moisture and current drought conditions.  Flow rates used for this Permit came from a USGS monitor located approximately 22 miles downstream from the proposed discharge location.  French Creek flows at the monitor location are considerably higher. These higher water flow rates have been used to determine treatments and allowances not applicable to the flow rates where the initial wastewater discharge will occur (the first ten miles).\n\nShallow household drinking water wells are in close proximity to the selected French Creek discharge route.  Rock formations in the area allow creek waters to flow to and potentially penetrate well water.\n\nThe volume of wastewater discharge into French Creek will raise creek water temperatures and affect cold-water trout habitats as well as all flora and fauna currently known to exist in  the creek. Two fish\, the mountain (plains) sucker and long-nosed sucker\, identified as species that are “of greatest conservation need” and “threatened” by the SD Game\, Fish and Parks\, have been found in French Creek during the water monitoring study led by Dr. Scott Kenner and Robert Hrabik that began in 2024.\n\nNo pH levels are defined in the Permit to prevent Creek degradation.\n\nAmmonia nitrate levels in this Permit are not required to be met until July 1\, 2029\, causing damage to French Creek waters and habitats that will continue to exist after the lowest levels are required to be in place.\n\nThe State only recently reclassified French Creek as “full immersion” waters under the Sylvan Lake Complex and Custer SWD permits\, due to documentation of swimming and Baptisms occurring in its waters along with other recreational uses like wading\, floating\, and recreational gold-panning.  Full immersion waters should always be excluded from being polluted with sewage wastewater.\n\nSD Codified Law prohibits the pollution of state waters when other “reasonable” alternatives are available.  The City could have chosen to continue to discharge to its current location. However\, they have chosen to pollute new waters.  In the past Custer discharged its sewage wastewater directly into Stockade Lake\, until a mandatory clean up of the Lake was required in the 1980s\, then the City selected Flynn Creek as its next discharge location\, where no residences or businesses would be affected\, and has discharged its treated sewage wastewater to this location for the past 40 years. Now\, Custer is choosing to pollute a 3rd location\, French Creek\, to save the City and its residents money. Should the cost to Custer and its residents be the determining factor in allowing the pollution of yet another state waters when other alternatives\, including continuing to discharge to Flynn Creek\, and additional more environmentally friendly options could have been explored and pursued?\n\nVisitors to Custer State Park will be affected by the discharge into French Creek.  Blue Bell Lodge\, a restaurant\, event center\, park campgrounds\, and trails all have French Creek flowing beside them.  How will visitors be made aware of the presence of treated sewage wastewater in the Creek when in the Park?  How will visitors and park occupants be notified and alerted to planned and accidental discharges into French Creek that involve untreated wastewater?\n\nCuster State Park has more than 2 million visitors annually. These visits support local and state budgets\, school funds\, and businesses in the Black Hills. Will people continue to come to Custer State Park when they realize wastewater is being discharged into a previously clean French Creek?\n\nThere is no provision to provide signage or notify property owners and downstream users of the presence of treated sewage wastewater or incidents in this Draft Permit\, only plans related to informing City residents\, business and property owners.\n\nThank you studying this issue. Our voices for clean water in the Black Hills are louder together!\n\nFor more information contact\nLana and Royce Huber\n\nhublana08@gmail.com\,  (402) 389-0410 \n\nThey are members of Prairie Hills Audubon Society and  of Preserve French Creek\, Inc. and Preserve French Creek Foundation\, Inc. \n\n\nHere are some unique comments from PHAS on American Dipper–\n     We are an environmental group concerned about the protection of the American dipper in the Black Hills. It is non-migratory and lives year-round near fast moving\, clear\, rocky streams. The dipper once existed in French Creek\, Rapid Creek\, Box Elder Creek\, Elk Creek\, Bear Butte Creek\, Spearfish Creek and Whitewood Creek in the Black Hills. It now exists in Spearfish and Whitewood Creek (and some tributaries). Our Black Hills dipper are isolated from other dipper populations in the American west and are developing unique genetics that may warrant a sub-species classification\, however in 2009\, the USFWS wanted more research to prove that\, before listing as a Distinct Population Segment\, under the ESA.\n       This aquatic song bird is listed as a state threatened species under SD’s Endangered Species Act. It is a Forest Service sensitive species. We and 3 other groups petitioned in 2008 to have the Black Hill’s American dipper listed as a Distinct Population Segment (DPS) under the federal Endangered Species Act\, but that petition was denied in 2009 by the USFWS.\n      The dipper is believed to have been lost in French Creek due to loss of water quality and perhaps loss of water quantity due to Stockage Lake. The dipper were prevalent in French Creek in 1920s but disappeared in 1930s\, perhaps due to Stockade Lake water quantity and/or quality impacts.\n         Prairie Hills Audubon Society wants to recover the American dipper in as many Black Hills streams as possible. It’s existence in only 2 drainages\, makes its’ existence vulnerable to major events such as floods or fires. We think Custer State Park (CSP) is supposed to be managed at least in part for wildlife and we want the Park and DANR to work towards protecting the water quality and quantity in the French Creek.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/may-1st-deadline-to-comment-of-proposed-waste-water-discharge-to-french-creek-by-custer-city/
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SUMMARY:Endangered Species Chalk Art Event Contest May 1st- May 20th
DESCRIPTION:Endangered Species Chalk Art Event Contest May 1st- May 20th (The Endangered Species Coalition extended deadline from 17th to 20th) \nVisit the  Endangered Species Coalition’s web page to learn about it –  \nhttps://www.endangered.org/endangered-species-chalk-art-event/ \nEndangered Species Chalk Art Events \nThere is a nationwide competition that the Endangered Species Coalition sponsors every year – . There are prizes. This year the prizes  range from $25-$250 for best drawings of endangered species by chalk medium.  There are 5 age classes with first ($100) second ($50) and third ($25) prizes. There is a grand prize for most liked photo on social media of $250 and a $50 prize for best bat picture. There are lottery winners of T-shirts and  chocolates (just entering qualifies you for the lottery) \nLocations of drawings can be outdoors on sidewalks\, parking lots\, your garage –  etc (with permission to do so). \nThe event is currently scheduled to end on Wednesday May 20th (extended deadline). That calculated as  midnight Pacific Time\, which is actually 12;59 am on May 21st in Mountain time – so we have an hour very early on Thursday\, for night owls to submit. On eve of May 17th\, they have not posted to change to the competition’s web site\, but Nancy has been told of the extension by e-mail and phone. \n   Between May 1st and May 20th (extended deadline)\, PHAS will sponsor or help organize some events related to the Endangered Species Chalk Art Event competition – Events will be announced on our calendar and Facebook page.  \nWe have already had two chalk art events already – at Rapid City Earth Day and La Creek National Wildlife Refuge… We left chalk & handouts there (at the Refuge). We have free chalk to give to schools\, parks\, recreational units\, NGO to use in endangered species chalk art events in 2026\, \nCall Nancy at 605-787-6466\, nhilshat@rapidnet.com\,  \nWe will have a chalk art event at Bear Butte State Park at sidewalk near Head Quarters on Saturday\, May 16th at the American Bird Conservancy’s Bird Bash event\, which occurs at 8 am -1 pm (but we will supply chalk and guidance between 10:30 am – 1 pm). Go to calendar event on May 16th for details. https://phas-wsd.org/event/bird-bash-at-bear-butte-state-park/ Call Nancy at 605-787-6466\, nhilshat@rapidnet.com\,    \nBlack Hills Parks and Forest Association will sponsor a chalk art event at their open house event in Custer on the 11- 4 am of Friday May 15th –  see details:  https://phas-wsd.org/event/black-hills-nature-shop-grand-opening-may-14-16th-custer-sd-associated-events/ \nPHAS will help sponsor the Endangered Species Day Celebration\, on Endangered Species Day on May 15th\, It will  be a Zoom meeting & we will have 3 speakers on topics of 1) Lower Brule Sioux Tribes efforts to recover swift fox and black-footed ferrets\, 2) an overview of federally listed species in SD and proposed to list\, petitioned to list and delisted species and 3) activities in DC with respect to changes sought to the Endangered Species Act or what species are listed or can be listed – go to calendar item on May 15th for details. https://phas-wsd.org/event/endangered-species-day-is-the-third-friday-in-may/ \nHere is a link to a recording of our 2024 Endangered Species Day Celebration. It had reports from SDGFP and SD’s USFWS office on threatened and endangered species listed by them and from Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe on their efforts for Endangered Species. – https://vimeo.com/1188495893?fl=ip&fe=ec \nHere are some PHAS handouts related to Chalk Art Event \nPHAS review of Chalk Art event for SD participants – a hand out you can print and hand out \nhttps://phas-wsd.org/wp-content/uploads/ChalkArt2026_FinalQQZ_AmericanBuryingBeetle-10.pdf \nHere is a draft version of a teacher’s reference on listed species in SD – has many photos in it\, if you want to study it and print a page for a species you want to draw : https://phas-wsd.org/wp-content/uploads/SDWAP_Species_Profiles_v8XX-5.pdf \n\n\n\n\nHere is link to reference guide showing URL  links and QR codes of  IUCN red list\, federal\, USA state”s and a few tribes T & E species lists – All species on these lists can be drawn and submitted. The commercial chalk art sets are limited in dark browns and other colors of terrestrial species\, you may wish to look at aquatic species and plants to find uses for some of the chalk colors and you can use international as well as USA species:  https://phas-wsd.org/wp-content/uploads/Claude_TE-_species_lists_reference.pdf\n \nHere is a guide to find  QR codes and URL links public domain\, free and creative commons photos  (html and pdf versions) https://phas-wsd.org/wp-content/uploads/claudewildlife.plant3_image_resources.html%0A\nhttps://phas-wsd.org/wp-content/uploads/Claude.wildlife.plant3_image_resources-3.pdf\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuide to copy right issues with using photos in chalk art  (if you make money from your copy\, you can’t copy photos exactly if they are copyrighted photos) – https://phas-wsd.org/wp-content/uploads/chalk_copyright_v2_sources_first-2.z9.pdf  We doubt children would be copying exactly\, but that could be an issue for adults.\n\n\nHere are guides to find federal and state listed species in SD:\n  https://phas-wsd.org/wp-content/uploads/SD_Federal_TE_Species.x.pdf\nhttps://phas-wsd.org/wp-content/uploads/SD_State_TE_Species.x.pdf
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/endangered-species-chalk-art-event-contest-may-1st-may-17th/
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