• Public Hearing about an application to explore underground for uranium near Craven Canyon

    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. The 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. Details are posted here https://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=67   […]

  • “Protect the Foothills”, evening meeting on mining in Piedmont 5/18/26

    "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 We 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

  • Benchmark Vegetation Management Project, Black Hills National Forest.

    The comment period on the Benchmark Vegetation Management Project is - May 22nd- June 21st. FS sent out this note on MAY 21ST - " 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. […]

  • “For Birds” musical event at Journey Museum on eve of May 31st

    "For the Birds" musical event at Journey Museum on eve of May 31st in Rapid City Doors open at 6:00 for social and time to view the Avis Marvelous exhibit. Concert starts at 7:00 - 8:30.  Black Hills Raptor Center. will have some birds there as well. Black Hills Citizen’s Climate Lobby  (BHCCL) arranged for […]

  • June 2 deadline to comment on protecting North Atlantic Right Whale from strikes by ships

    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. Your 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 […]

  • SD DOT meeting on “Highway 85 project” – Road work from Cheyenne Crossing to Wyoming

    SD DOT meeting on "Highway 85 project" near Spearfish/Lead Link to learn about the project:   https://dot.sd.gov/ushighway85towy Public Meeting at, Deadwood History 150 Sherman St. Deadwood SD 57732 on 4 June 2026 at 5:30 to 7:00 PM Some folks are concerned about impacts to scenic beauty due to changes to road template. I think - they […]

  • 6/5/26 Deadline for comments to Forest Service on rules governing administrative site leasing

    6/5/26 is the deadline for comment on rules governing administrative site leasing by  Forest Service The 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. Quote from FS: "The United States Department of Agriculture (Department), […]

  • Spearfish Annual Native Plant Sale and Educational Program

    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. […]

  • Written comment deadline for the SDGFP Commission June meeting  , Sunday 6/7/26

      Written 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/ SDGFP Commission June Meeting 6/11-6/12, 2026, Madison Date and Time: June 11, 2026, from 1-5 pm CST and June 12, 2026, from 8 am-12 pm CST Meeting Location: Heartland Energy, […]

  • SDGFP Commission June Hybrid Meeting 6/11-6/12, 2026, Madison & Zoom

    SDGFP Commission June Meeting 6/11-6/12, 2026, Madison Date and Time: June 11, 2026, from 1-5 pm CST and June 12, 2026, from 8 am-12 pm CST Meeting Location: Heartland Energy, 423 SE 12th Street, Madison, SD 57042 Agenda: https://gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/Commission_Agenda_Draft_-_June_11___12_Public.pdf This meeting will have an information item on the "Youth Trapping Recruitment Program and Coyote Bounty […]