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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:20260503T235000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260503T235900
DTSTAMP:20260506T223649
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260504T170000
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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:20260506T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260506T133000
DTSTAMP:20260506T223649
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:20260507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T223649
CREATED:20260302T090403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T231614Z
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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:20260509T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260509T235900
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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:20260509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260509T130000
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CREATED:20260427T200246Z
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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:20260509T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260509T173000
DTSTAMP:20260506T223649
CREATED:20260501T185515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T185515Z
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SUMMARY:Dewey-Burdock Comment Jam
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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:20260514T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260514T235900
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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 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. \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.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/comment-deadline-dewey-burdock-uranium-project-send-to-blm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260515T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260515T235900
DTSTAMP:20260506T223649
CREATED:20260321T012747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T231517Z
UID:22507-1778803200-1778889540@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Endangered Species Day is the third Friday in May
DESCRIPTION:Endangered Species Day is the third Friday in May \nSince 2006 in western SD we have had an multi-group sponsored Endangered Species Day\, except for the first year of Covid epidemic. \nWe normally have it on the evening of the third Friday\, but sometimes have day time activities on Friday and/or Saturday in addition to the evening event. It is normally 6 pm to 9 pm Friday nigh and has 3 speakers.  Since Covid we had it as a Zoom meeting\, but may return to have a hybrid meeting. \nContact Nancy Hilding at 605-787-6466 (LL) for phas.wsd@rapidnet.com to see what is happening.  Prairie Hills Audubon Society has a grant to create Endangered Species Chalk Art Events between May 1st and May 17th and create or buy chalk to give away. For information on chalk art and Endangered Species Day: \nhttps://www.endangered.org/endangered-species-chalk-art-event/ \nENDANGERED SPECIES COALITION: \nhttps://www.endangered.org/ \nThis years 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:20260506T223649
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:20260516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260506T223649
CREATED:20260425T002121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T041517Z
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\, \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:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T133000
DTSTAMP:20260506T223649
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:20260518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T223649
CREATED:20260417T222953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T223206Z
UID:22585-1779094800-1779469200@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. \nI assume details will be posted here \nhttps://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=67 \nExact details of hearing not yet known by us \nThe motion for a change of venue to Hot Springs  – for mid April 2026 hearing on proposed uranium exploration near  Craven Canyon – was granted on 3/18/26 by the Board of Minerals & Environment. The new  venue/location of hearing on Clean Nuclear Energy Corporation Uranium Exploration Permit Application; EXNI 453. \n. Watch for update on details.  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. \nWe don’t know yet the exact start and end time of hearing on any day. We have guessed at start and end times. \n  \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:20260612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T223649
CREATED:20260425T003751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T004030Z
UID:22683-1781254800-1781366400@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Open House at the Great Plains Botanic Garden. South of Hermosa\, June 13 & 14\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:June 12-13   •   Open House – Log Cabin Visitor Center at the Great Plains Botanic Garden\, Friday & Saturday – June 12 & 13\,  at 9:am-4:pm  \nOpen House at the Great Plains Botanic Garden. \nEvent will be cancelled in case of serious rain making our grounds muddy.\nWe are a short distance east of Hwy 79 five miles south of Hermosa SD. The physical address is 14229 Windbreak Road\, Hermosa\, SD. Follow Hwy 79 five miles south of Hermosa\, turn east on Windbreak Road\, which is just a bit north of mile-marker 55 on Hwy 79.\nCome see how our Penstemon Display is doing\, the ongoing expansion project for the Cactus Garden\, the Grass Blocks being installed and stroll through more of the grounds on our Trail of Two Hills. \nVolunteer members will be on hand to show you around.\nThe bookstore in the Log Cabin Visitor Center will be open and offering free coffee and snacks.\nBring your human friends\, but not your pets. Sorry\, no pets are allowed at the Botanic Garden. Bring your camera\, sunscreen\, hat\, sturdy shoes and so on. We have non-refrigerated bottled water available. \nFor other Great Plains Native Plant Society news visit their web site: – https://www.gpnps.org/  \, https://www.gpnps.org/events.php
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/open-house-at-the-great-plains-botanic-garden-south-of-hermosa-june-13-14-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260615T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T223649
CREATED:20260427T171626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T191702Z
UID:22710-1781352000-1781542800@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Greenway Day Events\, Rapid City\, June 13-15th
DESCRIPTION:Greenway Day Events\, Rapid City\, June 13-14th \nGo to Rapid City Parks web and Facebook pages for more information – Visit www.FriendsOfRCparks.com \nFriday June 13th is the kick off with a race.  Saturday June 14\, Family Friendly activities\, Sunday June 15th\, West Blvd Summer  Festival\, \nTIME-OF-DAY???   We are not sure of the time of days for all events and \n are just guessing at a beginning of 12 pm on Friday and an end point 5 pm on Sunday. \n  When closer to event and an agenda is published\, we can up-date the time of events on the 3days
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/greenway-day-events-rapid-city-june-13-15th/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260615T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260615T235900
DTSTAMP:20260506T223649
CREATED:20260427T194203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T194220Z
UID:22712-1781566200-1781567940@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Benchmark Vegetation Management Project\, Black Hills National Forest. Comment deadline unknown
DESCRIPTION:There will not be a comment period on the Benchmark Vegetation Management Project until the future – MID MAY \nHere is a quote from the Forest Services Letter we received on this project \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— \nWe assume a 30 day comment period will be offered in mid May\, which would make the comment deadline mid June. We are assigning a comment deadline of June 15th\, 2026\, but that is theorectical. WE DON’T YET KNOW THE DEADLINE \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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