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SUMMARY:Piedmont Board of Trustees Meeting\, 11/18/25- Comment on pending Sand/Gravel mine
DESCRIPTION:Piedmont Board of Trustees  meets  on Tuesday\, 11/18/25 at 6:30 pm MT \n Piedmont City Hall\, 102 Walnut St. \n– Opportunity to Comment on pending Sand/Gravel mine. \nPublic will be given 3 minutes each \nThere is a point near the start of the meeting  —- at Item #4  for public comment on pending mine \nand Item #13 – Is “Old business” &  it is to discuss the pending mine and \nItem # 15 is another public comment period \nWe don’t know how long the meeting will last but have guessed at 2 hours. \nFor more information on this issue go to Calendar post for  Thursday\, Nov 20th for a Protect Piedmont’s Future sponsored meeting on the mine at 6:00 pm MT at Elk Creek Steak House
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/piedmont-board-of-trustees-meeting-11-18-25-comment-on-pending-sand-gravel-mine/
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SUMMARY:BH Clean Water Alliance meeting and dinner on "Sacred Sites" Rapid City 5:30 pm 11/17/25
DESCRIPTION:Black Hills Clean Water Alliance  dinner & meeting\, with presentation on  “Sacred Sites”. In  Rapid City at  5:30 – 7:00 pm 11/17/25 at the Minneluzahan Senior Citizen Center\, 315 N. 4th St.  We think the meal is free (but we are not sure) . It is suggested people bring dinner ware so as to minimize waste from single use dinner ware.  This is part of “Save the Black Hills” series and more upcoming dinner meetings on Dec 1st and 8th.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/bh-clean-water-alliance-meeting-and-dinner-on-sacred-sites-rapid-city-530-pm-11-17-25/
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SUMMARY:PHAS  Birding Field Trip - on Saturday Nov 15th 8 am - Canyon Lake Park
DESCRIPTION:PHAS Mid November Birding Field Trip  Saturday Nov 15th  – contingent on weather (which looks good 5 days out). \nJedediah will lead a birding trip at Canyon Lake Park in Rapid City. Birders are to meet at 8 am\, at the bridge that leads to the gazebo. Canyon Lake Park is off Jackson Blvd in western Rapid City. \nContact Nancy at phas.wsd@rapidnet.com\, 605-787-6466 (landline)  or Jedediah at  jedediahbeadle@gmail.com\, (605) 863-4967‬ (cell)\, for more information \nI do not know how long field trip will last
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/phas-mid-november-1-day-birding-field-trip-on-either-nov-15th-or-16th/
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SUMMARY:Forestry Basics Field Trip with Dave Mertz - Fri.\, November 14th\,  Black Hills
DESCRIPTION:FORESTRY BASICS FIELD TRIP WITH DAVE MERTZ – Fri.\, November 14th (contingent on weather)\,- meeting at 9 am at Sugar Shack on Hwy 385. \nEvery fall Dave  Mertz\, a forester\, retired from the Black Hills National Forest (BHNF)\, leads us on a field trip in the Black Hills to learn about forestry basics and the BHNF logging program. Prairie Hills Audubon Society\, the Norbeck Society and sometimes the Black Hills Group of Sierra Club co-sponsor this annual field trip. \nThe field trip will involve some areas not previously seen on previous field trips. It may involve a timber sale/s where the logging has not yet begun. With the Trump Administration\, there have been many changes to how the Forest Service manages its timber sales\, and these will be discussed. Contact Dave Mertz at mertzdave1@gmail.com or (605) 440-3244 for details\, Also Nancy at 605-787-6466\, phas.wsd@rapidnet.com \n===\n \nFriday\, November 14\, 9:00 a.m. – noon.\n\nForestry Field Trip with retired BHNF Natural Resource Staff Officer\, Dave Mertz \, Black Hills National Forest. Don’t miss this great opportunity to understand terminology and concepts that guide forest\nmanagement.\n\nDave retired from the Black Hills National Forest in 2017 as the\nForest’s natural resource staff officer. Over the course of his\ncareer\, he was a forester\, silviculturist\, forest fire management\nofficer and a fire staff officer.\n\nForests live beyond the confines of our own lifetimes!\nMeet at 9:00 at the parking from the Sugar Shack on Hwy 385.\nWe will caravan/carpool from there with about 4 or 5 stops along\nthe way\nDress appropriately and bring water and snacks and maybe enjoy a burger afterwards!\nPlease RSVP: info@norbecksociety.com\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/forestry-basics-field-trip-with-dave-mertz-fri-november-14th-black-hills/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251112T183000
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SUMMARY:PHAS November board meeting
DESCRIPTION:PHAS November board meeting should be by Zoom on second Wednesday of November. The meetings are normally at 6 or 6:30 pm MT. They can run 1-2 hours. Contact Nancy at  605-787-6466 (land line) or phas.wsd@rapidnet.com for details such as Zoom codes or agenda. These meetings are open to PHAS members.  Non-members must specifically be granted  an invite.  Towards the end of meetings we may go into executive session to discuss our  2 litigations.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/phas-november-board-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251110T235000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251110T235900
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SUMMARY:Deadline to comment on - BLM wipe-out of it's Biden Era - Conservation & Landscape Health Rule
DESCRIPTION:Federal Register Notice & Comment Submission\n\n\nTitle: Rescission of Conservation and Landscape Health Rule \n\n\nPublished: September 11\, 2025 Federal Register \n\n\nDocket / RIN: RIN 1004-AF03 Federal Register \n\n\nAffected CFR parts: 43 CFR parts 1600 and 6100 Federal Register \n\n\nComment deadline: November 10\, 2025 Federal Register \n\n\nAddresses for submitting comments: \n\n• Mail / Personal / Messenger: U.S. Department of the Interior\, Director (630)\, Bureau of Land Management\, 1849 C St. NW\, Room 5646\, Washington\, DC 20240\, Attention: 1004-AF03 Federal Register• Federal eRulemaking Portal: via Regulations.gov\, search “BLM-2025-0001” Federal Register+1 \n\n\n\nLink to the official FR notice page: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/11/2025-17537/rescission-of-conservation-and-landscape-health-rule \n\nLink to a sign-on group letter\, signing on due at 11 am Monday Nov 10th https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgYQArRYoiT8fbjVwtS8lVYpUgcF-Wt3QRBv4s4TKGOSfG5A/viewform\nAt the bottom are links to alerts from NGOs and some pre-fab comment letters\n=====\n\nWhat BLM Proposes to Rescind / Remove\nIn the rescission proposal\, BLM wants to wipe out the Conservation & Landscape Health Rule in full. Here’s what would change or disappear: \n\n\nRescind the rule’s codified provisions \n\n\nAll regulations in 43 CFR parts 1600 and 6100 tied to the 2024 rule would be removed. Federal Register \n\n\nBLM would abandon the leasing tools specific to restoration leases and mitigation leases. Federal Register+2Inside Climate News+2 \n\n\n\n\nReturn to prior multiple-use emphasis \n\n\nBLM argues the 2024 rule went beyond statutory authority by elevating conservation (i.e. non-use) into a use. The rescission argues that “conservation is not a ‘use’” under FLPMA\, and that the rule constrained flexibility. Federal Register+2The Wilderness Society+2 \n\n\nThey assert that BLM already has adequate tools under FLPMA and that the additional provisions are unnecessary or legally questionable. Inside Climate News+3Federal Register+3The Wilderness Society+3 \n\n\n\n\nRemove the balancing / prioritization shifts \n\n\nThe rule’s mandate that conservation / restoration receive equal consideration would be nullified. \n\n\nMany of the constraints or decision criteria added to prioritize ecological health / intact landscapes would no longer bind BLM. \n\n\nBLM would not be obligated to integrate restoration and mitigation leases or invest in restoration as a formal tool across planning. \n\n\n\n\nImpacts on stakeholder influence \n\n\nThe rescission could reduce formal role for conservation entities in land restoration and mitigation roles. \n\n\nIt may shift decision power more back toward development and resource-use interests\, with less formal checks for ecological health. \n\n\nEnvironmental / recreational interest voices might need to rely more on plan-level challenges\, litigation\, or NEPA processes rather than the rule’s scaffolding. \n\n\n\n\nWhat’s at Stake / Why It Matters\n\n\nRolling back the rule weakens the institutional backing for conservation and restoration on BLM lands. \n\n\nIt reduces the regulatory guarantee that conservation goals must be weighed seriously in multiple-use decisions. \n\n\nRestoration and mitigation leasing tools would be lost\, removing a mechanism NGOs\, tribes or others could use to advance ecosystem repair. \n\n\nMany areas without robust protections would face increased pressure from resource extraction\, grazing\, mining\, or energy development with fewer institutional constraints. \n\n\nCritics argue the rescission undermines the BLM’s capacity to respond to climate change\, biodiversity loss\, landscape connectivity\, wildfire resilience\, and ecological degradation. \n\n\n\n\nHere are some articles\, action alerts\, or press releases about this rollback move: \n\n\n\nAmerica the Beautiful Coalition:\n\n“The Public Lands Rule modernizes how the Bureau of Land Management manages nearly 250 million acres of public land — ensuring conservation\, Indigenous knowledge\, and community well-being are considered alongside development…….On November 4th\, we convened a Community Briefing with leaders from Conservation Lands Foundation\, New Mexico Wild\, Native Land Institute\, and The Conservation Alliance. View the webinar and clips on our blog. Panelists explain what’s at stake and how you can take action before it’s too late.\n \nThe Public Lands Rule Comment Period closes on Monday\, November 10. \n\n\n🧰Use our Advocacy Toolkit to Act! Use this toolkit to submit comments and organize your friends and community by November 10.\n\n\n📝Sign-on to ATB4A’s Coalition letter here.\n\n\n🌲Follow Act Now for Public Lands to stay up to speed and learn more about the Public Lands Rule. You can also submit a public comment through this link.\n\n\nThis is our moment to mobilize. Please join us—and share widely to ensure communities across the country raise their voices.”\n\n\nWilderness Society— “BLM Public Lands Rule rollback proposal announced; 60-day comment period to follow” (Sept 10\, 2025) — press release. The Wilderness Society \n\n\nNational Parks Conservation Association (NPCA)— “BLM Moves to Roll Back Public Lands Rule\, Threatening National Parks and Public Access” — an alert / article about the rescission. National Parks Conservation Association \n\n\nInterior / Department of the Interior— Official press: “Interior Proposes to Rescind Public Lands Rule\, Restoring Balanced Multiple-Use” (Sept 30\, 2025) — BLM/Interior’s own announcement. U.S. Department of the Interior— BLM press: “Rescission of Conservation and Landscape Health Rule” — with comment solicitation. Bureau of Land Management \n\n\nAction Alert — New Mexico Wilderness (NMWild)— “Action Alert: Save the Public Lands Rule” — includes a comment prompt and tells people to “comment below by November 10!” New Mexico Wilderness Alliance \n\n\nWorks for Nature— A tracker & action guide: “Action Alert: Comment to save the Public Lands Rule” (updated Sept 30\, 2025) with background and a “call to comment.” worksfornature.org \n\n\nInside Climate News— “Trump Administration Moves to Dismantle Conservation as an Essential Use of Public Lands” — analysis of the rollback move and how the public comment period works. Inside Climate News \n\n\nWestern Priorities— “Interior announces intent to revoke Public Lands Rule” — blog post / commentary. Center for Western Priorities \n\n\n=========================================== \n\nWe are not sure of the time-of-day end point for the comment period\, but assume it is just before Midnight Eastern Time\, on Nov 10th
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/deadline-to-comment-on-blm-wipe-out-of-its-biden-era-conservation-landscape-health-rule/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251110T215000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251110T215900
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SUMMARY:Deadline to Comment on Trump's Rescission of BLM's Conservation and Landscape Health Rule
DESCRIPTION:Proposed rescission (“Public Lands Rule” rollback)\n\n\nDocument: Rescission of Conservation and Landscape Health Rule (BLM proposed rule)Citation: 90 FR 43990 (Document No. 2025-17537)CFR parts affected: 43 CFR parts 1600 & 6100RIN: 1004-AF03Publication date: September 11\, 2025. Federal Register \n\n\nComment deadline: November 10\, 2025 (“Comments must be received by November 10\, 2025.”). Regulations.gov also lists the close as Nov 10\, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET. Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Federal Register+1 \n\n\nHow to comment (from FR notice):• Online: via the Federal eRulemaking Portal—search for Docket ID BLM-2025-0001 and follow the instructions.• Mail/hand delivery: U.S. Department of the Interior\, Director (630)\, Bureau of Land Management\, 1849 C St. NW\, Room 5646\, Washington\, DC 20240\, Attention: 1004-AF03. Federal Register \n\n\nPoint of contact (from FR notice): Kyle Moorman\, Chief\, Division of Regulatory Affairs and Directives\, 202-527-2433\, kmoorman@blm.gov \n\n\nWhat this proposal would do (BLM’s stated rationale in FR):• Rescind the 2024 Conservation and Landscape Health Rule in full.• Argues the 2024 rule is “unnecessary\,” conflicts with FLPMA’s multiple-use and sustained-yield mandate\, and improperly treats conservation leasing as a “use.”• Proposes to repeal provisions on restoration/mitigation leases (43 CFR 6102.4 & 6102.4.1)\, land health subpart (43 CFR 6103)\, and other parts of 43 CFR part 6100; questions the 2024 rule’s expansion/handling of ACECs (Areas of Critical Environmental Concern) ; and invites comment on economic impacts and legal authority. Federal Register \n\n\n\n\nThe Biden-era final rule being targeted\n\n\nDocument: Conservation and Landscape Health (often called the “Public Lands Rule”) — final ruleCitation: 89 FR 40308 (Document No. 2024-08821)Publication date: May 9\, 2024Effective date: June 10\, 2024. GovInfo \n\n\nKey wildlife/biodiversity-forward features (as described in the rule’s preamble text):• Establishes BLM policy to protect intact\, functioning landscapes\, restore degraded habitat and ecosystems\, and use science/data to guide decisions.• Requires an inventory and tracking of “intactness\,” disturbance\, connectivity\, and migration corridor datato inform planning and project decisions.• Provides tools including restoration and mitigation leases and emphasizes identification/management of Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACECs) during land-use planning. Federal Register \n\n===========\n\nCONSERVATION ORGs ACTION ALERTS:\n\n\n\nCalWild — “Submit An Official Public Lands Rule Comment”Link: https://www.calwild.org/publiclandsrule_comments/\nWorks for Nature — “Action Alert: Comment to Save the Public Lands Rule”Link: https://worksfornature.org/article/action-alert-comment-to-save-the-public-lands-rule\nOutdoor Alliance — Support the BLM’s Public Lands RuleLink: https://action.outdooralliance.org/a/blm-public-lands-rule-final\nTuleyome — “Action Alert – Public Lands Rule”Link: https://www.tuleyome.org/action-alert—public-lands-rule\n\nWilderness Society— “BLM Public Lands Rule rollback proposal announced; 60-day comment period to follow” (Sept 10\, 2025) — press release. The Wilderness Society \n\n\nNational Parks Conservation Association (NPCA)— “BLM Moves to Roll Back Public Lands Rule\, Threatening National Parks and Public Access” — an alert / article about the rescission. National Parks Conservation Association \n\n\nAction Alert — New Mexico Wilderness (NMWild)— “Action Alert: Save the Public Lands Rule” — includes a comment prompt and tells people to “comment below by November 10!” New Mexico Wilderness Alliance \n\n\nWorks for Nature— A tracker & action guide: “Action Alert: Comment to save the Public Lands Rule” (updated Sept 30\, 2025) with background and a “call to comment.” worksfornature.org \n\n\nInside Climate News— “Trump Administration Moves to Dismantle Conservation as an Essential Use of Public Lands” — analysis of the rollback move and how the public comment period works. Inside Climate News \n\n\nWestern Priorities— “Interior announces intent to revoke Public Lands Rule” — blog post / commentary. Center for Western Priorities
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/deadline-to-comment-on-trumps-rescission-of-blms-conservation-and-landscape-health-rule/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122222
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SUMMARY:Monthly Clean Up of Rapid Creek - every Second Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, 11/08/2025\, starting at 9:00 AM\, location of Steele Avenue Park\, 260 E Main Street N. – The  Monthly Rapid Creek Clean Up. \nEvery second Saturday morning there is a clean up of Rapid Creek\, an event largely sponsored/organized by Black Hills Fly Fishers (BHFF)\, however other groups may help. Volunteers with Rapid City Chapter of Isaak Walton League (Ikes) \,  will also be doing their monthly salt watch and Nitrate watch –  part of their surface water quality testing volunteer effort. \nFor more information contact Bill Young of BHFF at guinnessmarsh@gmail.com or (605) 391-1002‬ or Jeffery Anderson of Rapid Ciy Ikes – jrbk4349@aol.com \nThe weather may be a little cool and wet\, dress accordingly.\n We don’t know at what time the clean up will end so have guessed at dark\, i.e .5 pm
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/monthly-clean-up-of-rapid-creek/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251108T170000
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting Ceremony/Opening Shooting Range near Elk Vale Rd
DESCRIPTION:Pete Lien & Sons Shooting Sports Complex in Meade County – The new South Dakota Game\, Fish and Parks (SDGFP) shooting range is scheduled to open to the public on Saturday\, November 8\, 2025. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for November 7\, 2025\, to officially open the facility\, located about 12 miles north of Rapid City. \n\nOfficial Opening: Saturday\, November 8\, 2025\nRibbon Cutting: Friday\, November 7\, 2025\nLocation: Approximately 12 miles north of Rapid City \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe don’t yet know the time of the ribbon cutting\, but it may be an invitation only event and not advertised. The winter hours of operation of the Range – It is 8:30 am till sunset.\, once open.  Go to our web site on the Shooting range\nor visit GFP’s web site:\nhttps://gfp.sd.gov/south-dakota-shooting-sports-complex/.\n\n\n\n\n\n$20 million disputed state gun range to open in early November\nSep 14\, 2025 — Here’s some news about a new state gun range in Meade County\, South Dakota: * **Construction** The range is about 12 m… \n\n\nSouth Dakota News Watch
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/ribbon-cutting-ceremony-opening-shooting-range-near-elk-vale-rd/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251106T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251106T200000
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CREATED:20251014T184447Z
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SUMMARY:Black Hills Environmental Coalition Potluck Series - Nov. Theme - Water in the Black Hills
DESCRIPTION:Black Hills Environmental Coalition Potluck Series – November Theme – Water in the Black Hills \nNovember 6th\,  2025\,  5 pm \nMinneluzahan Senior Center\, Rapid City\, SD \nWe have no idea how long the event will last\, but have guessed at 3 hours. \nFor more info.: Megan Werpy – meganwerpy@gmail.cpm
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/black-hills-environmental-coalition-potluck-series-nov-theme-water-in-the-black-hills/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251106T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251107T110000
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SUMMARY:November Hybrid meeting of SDGFP Commission in Rapid City
DESCRIPTION:November Hybrid meeting of SDGFP Commission in Rapid City \nThursday\, November 6- Friday\, November 7th \nAgenda: \nhttps://gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/nav/Commission_Agenda_Nov_6-7_Public_Copy.pdf \n  \n=========== \n\n\nDate and Time: November 6\, 2025\, from 2-3 pm MT and November 7\, from 8-11am MT Meeting Location: Outdoor Campus West\, 4130 Adventure Trail\, Rapid City\, SD 57702 \nWebinar Info: SDGFP will be using Zoom Webinar® for this meeting. As a participant\, you will not have audio or video capabilities by default. During 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. If your phone is muted when called upon\, press *6 to unmute. \n\n*9 to ‘Raise Your Hand’ or ‘Lower Your Hand.’\n*6 to Unmute or MutePlease inform Gail Buus at gail.buus@state.sd.us by 1 pm MT if you plan to speak during the meeting. This helps SDGFP to accurately identify and call on speakers during the session.\n\n\n\n \n\n\nZoom Webinar: Click here to join the meeting Call In: +16699009128\,\,91264176710# US \n\n== \n\nFinalization \nCuster State Park Bison Trophy and Non-Trophy Harvest \nGo to the October Commission Book to find the hunting season rule change proposal. see pages 11-12\, link to Book: \nhttps://gfp.sd.gov/userdocs/meetings/october_2025_commission_book.pdf \nProposed changes from last year:\n1. Establish a resident allocation of 60% of first draw licenses for both Trophy and Non-trophy bison bull licenses.\n2. Modify administrative rule to create a maximum number of “trophy bull bison” licenses of 15. Agenda Item #6 & #7\n3. Modify administrative rule to create a maximum number of “non-trophy bull bison” licenses of 30.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/november-hybrid-meeting-of-sdgfp-commission-in-pierre/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251105T200000
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SUMMARY:Izaak Walton League - Rapid City Chapter\, Nov. Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Izaak Walton League – Rapid City Chapter\, Nov. Meeting\, will meet at SD Game Fish and Park’s Outdoor Campus West at 6:30 Wednesday Nov 5th.  Public is welcome. Zoom attendance may be available. Contact Jeff Anderson at jandy5750@gmail.com for more info.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/izaak-walton-league-rapid-city-chapter-nov-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251104T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251104T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122222
CREATED:20251026T203700Z
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SUMMARY:Black Hills Sportsmen will have GFP Secretary\,  Kevin Robling\, speaker at their November lunch meeting
DESCRIPTION:Black Hills Sportsmen (BHSM) will have GFP Secretary\, Kevin Robling\, as the speaker at their November lunch meeting. \nThey will meet for lunch on Tuesday\,  11/4 at 11:45 am.  BHSM’s  guest speaker will be\, secretary of the GF&P\, Kevin Robling.  Likely location: Rushmore Inn and Suites in downtown Rapid City – this where they always meet\, but I have not seen a printed announcement yet\, saying that it is in normal location. You can order food off the menu and eat or just sit and listen.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/black-hills-sportsmen-will-have-gfp-secretary-kevin-robling-speaker-at-their-november-lunch-meeting/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122222
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T211342Z
UID:20342-1762246800-1762275600@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:1st Reading of amendments to Ordinance  - alternative energy\, Pennington County Commission
DESCRIPTION:1st Reading of amendments to Ordinance – on alternative energy\, Pennington County Commission \, Meeting starts at 9 am\, I don’t know when Ordinance will be reviewed – it is item # 17 on the agenda\, so it won’t be at 9 am. . \nTo find the Commission’s agendas and minutes\nhttps://pennco.org/index.asp?SEC=06FBC01F-7BFF-4F4A-B4DA-30E9BEDE3920&Type=B_BASIC\n  \nAgenda for 4th\, see Item # 17 \nhttps://pennco.org/vertical/sites/%7B94B870DC-F4F5-409E-B25D-A72449C5D7C0%7D/uploads/November_4_2025_BOC_Meeting_Agenda_Public_Notice.pdf \nDraft minutes for 4th\nhttps://pennco.org/vertical/sites/%7B94B870DC-F4F5-409E-B25D-A72449C5D7C0%7D/uploads/2025.11.4_draft.pdf\nSays: MOVED by Hadcock and seconded by Derr to continue this item until the December 16\,\n2025\, meeting. Vote: Unanimous.\n=========== \nDraft Ordinance \nhttp://docs.pennco.org/docs/PZ/ALT/OA 25-16.pdf \n\nCommittee on rewrite \n\nhttps://pennco.org/index.asp?SEC=FDFB381B-9EE0-4720-B710-0ADEF2A47172&_gl=1*12znz6k*_ga*MTc5MDAxMjQ0OS4xNzYxMzk5MTM4*_ga_40RLYZDKCC*czE3NjI5NjYyOTkkbzQkZzAkdDE3NjI5NjYyOTkkajYwJGwwJGgw
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/1st-reading-of-amendments-to-ordinance-alternative-energy-pennington-county-commission/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122222
CREATED:20251029T204045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T204707Z
UID:20242-1762246800-1762275600@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Alternative Energy Amendment to Ordinance brfor Pennington County Comission
DESCRIPTION:Consideration of Alternative Energy Amendment to Pennington’s existing Ordinance . Draft Ordinance changes will have first of two readings before Pennington County Commission on the 4th of November.. \n  \nFor details see alert o the  historic Planning Commission meeting Monday\, Oct 27th on this calendar.  We have been told the draft Ordinance did not change at Monday Meeting. \nHere is an article about an earlier meeting\nhttps://citizenportal.ai/articles/6398613/Pennington-County/South-Dakota/Planning-commission-delays-vote-on-alternativeenergy-ordinance-after-hours-of-testimony\nPennington Commission meeting starts Tuesday at 9 am.  The Ordinance change is likely not the first item on the agenda.  We don’t know when the meeting will end.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/alternative-energy-amendment-to-ordinance-brfor-pennington-county-comission/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251103T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251103T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122222
CREATED:20251014T173646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T173646Z
UID:20084-1762191000-1762203600@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:PHAS Monday night dinner meet - 11/3/2025 at Hana's Japanese/Korean Restaurant\, Rapid City
DESCRIPTION:PHAS Monday night dinner meet – 11/3/2025 at Hana’s Japanese/Korean Restaurant\, Rapid City \nMonday eve meal\, November 3rd\, 2025 PHAS is having a social get-together. We will meet & eat together after 5:30 pm at Hana’s Japanese/Korean Grill & Sushi Bar\, 3550 Sturgis Rd\, NE of intersection with West Chicago.  We will be using the back room to the north side of restaurant – we may have the room entirely to ourselves\, we sometimes do. \nwww.SushiRapidCity.com\, \nView Menu: \nhttps://sushirapidcity.com/menu/  \nMeal costs range from $10:95 to $31.95 \nAfter our meal & meeting each other\, we can discuss the activities or campaigns that members want us to adopt\, discuss PHAS existing campaigns/activities  or  talk about the actions by our governments are taking against or for the environment in Washington DC or SD or locally – whatever the members & friends attending want to talk about. \nIt is suggested that persons who are coming RSVP to phas.wsd@rapidnet.com – this is helpful but not required. This helps us coordinate with restaurant to set up tables and insure adequate staffing at the restaurant.  If we anticipate a lot of people\, we need to reserve the entire room. Right now we & Hanas just assume\, as Monday is a slow night at the restaurant\, the back room won’t be needed for the regular traffic and we will have that room to ourselves. \nIn the past we have had between 4-12 people show up at lunch versions of this\, which we used to do before the Pandemic. \nWe may allow hybrid connection by Zoom after the meal\, such as at 6:30 pm or thereabouts. If you can’t come to eat\, but want to join the discussion\, e-mail Nancy at phas.wsd@rapidnet.com.  We have tried Zoom connections in the past\, and it is difficult to know when people at restaurant will be served and finished eating and when eating ends and discussion will start and thus when to start a zoom connection. If we start Zoom at 5:30 pm\, people on line listen to meal ordering\,  silverware  & dishes clinking etc.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/phas-monday-night-dinner-meet-11-3-2025-at-hanas-japanese-korean-restaurant-rapid-city/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122222
CREATED:20251026T195203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T205853Z
UID:20220-1762174800-1762189200@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Meade County Planning Commission meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meade County Planning Commission meeting \nMeade County offices\, 1300 Sherman Street\, Sturgis\, SD \nThe meeting starts at 1 pm on Monday. The public comment period happens very close to the start of the meeting. We are not sure when the meet ends. \nWe have heard rumors that the –  pending limestone mine already licensed by DANR\, but not yet working/built \, near south side of  Piedmont — may be discussed by public during public comment – however anyone can show up and comment on it. \nTo verify the agenda\, visit \nhttps://go.boarddocs.com/sd/meade/Board.nsf/Public \nHere is a Facebook page devoted to opposition \nhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=61582808211903 \n\nVarious articles have been in Rapid City journal and Pioneer and SD NewsWatch. \nIncorrect rumors have been stated/circulated that Counties can’t have ordinances about mines unless they have zoning. While this is true for hard rock mining in SD\, it is not true for sand/gravel mines which are regulated under a different chapter of Title 45 whose laws don’t apply to sand/gravel chapter.  Meade County could adopt sand/gravel mining ordinance. \nNancy Hilding’s statement on Sand/Gravel regulation in SD and Piedmont\nhttps://phas-wsd.org/wp-content/uploads/Nancy-Hilding.SandGraveldocx-20251102132226.pdf\nFor ordinance templates one can look at Pennington Counties Sand/Gravel Mining ordinance sub-set found in their zoning ordinance and Lawrence Counties Extractive Industries ordinance sub-set found in their zoning ordinance. \nLawrence County‘s Extractive Industry subset of Zoning Ordinancehttps://phas-wsd.org/wp-content/uploads/EXTRACT.INDUSTRYawrencecounty-sd-ZONING2025.pdf \n\nPennington County’s  Sand/Garvel subset of Zoning Ordinance\nhttps://phas-wsd.org/wp-content/uploads/PennCounty.Sand-Gravel_ZoneOrdinance2025PC.pdf\n========\nCHAT GTP discussion of rewrite of State Law for Sand/Gravel\n\nSD’s statewide laws & regulations that govern sand/gravel mines are woefully inadequate and need to be changed with lobbying effort in Pierre. \nhttps://phas-wsd.org/wp-content/uploads/CHAT_SDCL_45-6_Revision_Public_Comment_Contested_Case.docx \n 
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/meade-county-planning-commission-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251102T235000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251102T235900
DTSTAMP:20260417T122222
CREATED:20251014T193321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T223357Z
UID:20107-1762127400-1762127940@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Deadline to submit written comments to the SDGFP Commission
DESCRIPTION:Deadline to submit written comments to the SDGFP Commission for receipt before their November meeting\,  is 11:59 MT on Sunday  night. Submit on web page: \nhttps://gfp.sd.gov/forms/positions/ting \nGo to Current meeting overview web page\, on the Friday before the weekend of Nov 1-2 to get a copy of the Agenda and Commission Book\, if they are both published before the weekend (sometimes yes\, sometimes no)  https://gfp.sd.gov/commission/information/ \nAgenda for Nov. \nhttps://gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/nav/Commission_Agenda_Nov_6-7_Public_Copy.pdf \nRule Finalization that will have a hearing\n \nCuster State Park Bison Trophy and Non-Trophy Harvest \nGo to the October Commission Book to find the hunting season rule change proposal. see pages 11-12\, link to Book: \nhttps://gfp.sd.gov/userdocs/meetings/october_2025_commission_book.pdf \nProposed changes  to CSP bison hunt\, from last year:\n1. Establish a resident allocation of 60% of first draw licenses for both Trophy and Non-trophy bison bull licenses.\n2. Modify administrative rule to create a maximum number of “trophy bull bison” licenses of 15. Agenda Item #6 & #7\n3. Modify administrative rule to create a maximum number of “non-trophy bull bison” licenses of 30.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/deadline-to-submit-written-comments-to-the-sdgfp-commission/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251027T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122222
CREATED:20251026T232547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T203735Z
UID:20234-1761555600-1761584400@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Pennington County Planning Commission to review amendment to  Alternative Energy ordinance
DESCRIPTION:It is a review at the  Pennington County Planning Commission of an amendment to the Alternative Energy Ordinance. The Commission meeting starts at 9 am\, we are not sure when it will end. The Ordinance is item # 17 on the Agenda\, so likely not heard promptly at 9 am.   Check with staff for an estimate of when it will be discussed.\nIt will also likely end up for review at full Commission meeting eventually.  Thus this won’t be the last opportunity for review and comment\,   For adoption of ordinances >>the full Commission must consider them twice (two readings – two hearings at full Commission are pending.)\n\nThe National Audubon Society (NAS)  wants all of NAS’s chapters  to work on fighting climate change. . Climate change is very bad for birds and alternative energy mitigates climate change. Conversely wind energy facilities\, if improperly sited can cause excess bird deaths.  Large solar installations\, standing over prairie dog towns\, would likely reduce prairie dog numbers: solar installations can displace prairie dogs\, make habitats hostile\, and restrict movement due to fencing and new roads. This could be bad for black-footed ferrets (an endangered species found in Pennington County)\, if ferrets were using those impacted towns.  Thus there needs to be limits on locations in the ordinance. I have not read it yet.\n\n\nIt seems there is a long & complex proposed Ordinance and some right-wing folks may oppose large alternative energy facilities and will speak against them.\n\n\nLink to agenda of Planning Commission\, meets at 9 am.\nhttps://pennco.org/vertical/sites/{94B870DC-F4F5-409E-B25D-A72449C5D7C0}/uploads/10-27-25.pdf\n\nMeeting packet\, for Ordinance – see pages 149-220\nhttps://pennco.org/vertical/sites/{94B870DC-F4F5-409E-B25D-A72449C5D7C0}/uploads/10-27-25_PC_Packet.pdf\n\n\nORDINANCE AMENDMENT / OA 25-16: Pennington County. To amend Section 317\n“Alternative Energy” [to amend and supersede the existing Section 317 “Alternative\nEnergy”] of the Pennington County Zoning Ordinance.\n\n\n\nCurrent Planning Commission Members\n\n\nLori Litzen [2027]\nMikal Lewis  [2026]\nMatt Schmahl  [2028]\nJohn Santana  [2028]    \nCharlie Johnson [2026]\nKevin Kuehn [2027]
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/pennington-county-planning-commission-to-review-amendment-to-alternative-energy-ordinance/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251025T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251025T170000
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CREATED:20251006T210910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T211513Z
UID:20039-1761393600-1761411600@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Owl-O-Ween - an annual event at the Black Hills Raptor Center on Saturday  October 25th\,
DESCRIPTION:Join the Black Hills Raptor Center (BHRC)  in celebrating “Owl”-O-Ween on Saturday\, October 25 noon- 5 pm\, at the Black Hills Raptor Center facility\, 15256 EAST Hwy 44\, Rapid City. Families are invited to make a reservation and explore the world of owls and other raptors. \nBlack Hills Raptor Center volunteers will be at the facility with candy\, activities\, and education birds for participants to meet. Families can go Trunk- or- Treating\, dissect owl pellets\, make an owl related craft\, take family photos with a wizard\, enjoy a scavenger hunt\, and snuggle black cats from the BH Humane Society. There will be guest raptors from Falconry and Raptor Education group and Reptile Gardens! \nParticipants can also stop by the new the treatment center\, and take a tour. It is almost complete! There also be will be a cookie for every child. \nReservations are required to help BHRC  keep the numbers of people on site manageable. The event is free\, with a free will donation encouraged\, or donation of a bottle of unflavored Pedialyte\, Dawn dishwashing soap\, or a roll of paper towels. These items are all critical to BHRC’s ongoing efforts to care for injured and orphaned birds of prey.. \nhttps://www.blackhillsraptorcenter.org/owl-o-ween-celebration/ \n\n\n@ 12:00PM — 5:00PM Mountain Time (US & Canada) \n\n\nReservations: \nhttps://blackhillsraptorcenter.networkforgood.com/events/92527-owl-o-ween-2025
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/owl-o-ween-an-annual-event-at-the-black-hills-raptor-center-on-saturday-october-25th/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251022T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251022T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122222
CREATED:20250922T062301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T020917Z
UID:19968-1761157800-1761166800@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Chad Hanson speaking on Fire Ecology and other fire related topics - Zoom meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \nChad Hanson of the John Muir Project will be speaking on fire in forest – on the FOREST FIRE ECOLOGY\,  Prairie Hills Audubon Society (PHAS) and the Norbeck Society are sponsors and it is on the evening of Wednesday\, Oct 22nd  6:30 MT by Zoom. The public is invited to the meeting.  .  Zoom codes & phone options are at the bottom of announcement.  \nChad Hanson\, is the Director & Principal Ecologist\, John Muir Project (Earth Island Institute) – Chad has a PhD in ecology & a Juris Doctorate. He has published many papers – here is a URL for his CV:\, https://johnmuirproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/HansonCV.pdf \nDr. Hanson will discuss the science regarding the high ecological importance of the unique wildlife habitat created by fire\, including patches of high-intensity fire\, for many native species\, such as the Black-backed Woodpecker. He will also discuss science indicating that the current forest management paradigm\, dominated by mechanical thinning and post-fire logging\, damages wildlife habitat\, kills more trees than it prevents from being killed\, increases carbon emissions\, and makes fires spread faster\, often toward towns\, which can increase threats to public safety. Dr. Hanson will discuss and propose a new way forward\, one that is better for forest ecosystems\, our climate\, and community safety. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85433920233?pwd=QmxYUDMvMGRrNW9yRmVON3VPU0dRZz09\,  \nMeeting ID: 854 3392 0233\, Passcode: 534620 \nSome additional key background information can be found at the following links. Here is a letter sent in the Old Growth Forest’s DEIS\, that John Muir Project wrote and PHAS signed on:   https://johnmuirproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Biden-MOG-DEIS-JMP-et-al.- comments-17Sept24RFS-compressed.pdf \nhttps://johnmuirproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ Fortify-Roadless_-Stronger-Than-the-Rule-8_12_25.pdf https://johnmuirproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NO-on-FOFA-NGO-sign-on-letter-22Jan25.pdf \nHere’s a  URL for the John Muir Project comment / sign-on letter on the Old Growth DEIS: (36 pages):\nhttps://johnmuirproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Biden-MOG-DEIS-JMP-et-al.-comments-17Sept24RFS-compressed.pdf\n\n\nChad & John Muir Project filed a petition to list the black- backed woodpecker in the Black Hills as threatened under the ESA\, as a distinct population segment.  Our black-backed woodpeckers are isolated & have developed the distinct genetics of a subspecies. These woodpeckers need forests burned by wildfires to survive.  Trees killed by beetles and control burns\, help the woodpeckers to  survive for a short while\, but do not provide sufficient habitat to keep the population viable long term.\n         Back in 2012 and other years when the petition was filed Chad made numerous trips to the Black Hills for research and did field trips and presentations for PHAS.  We have had him do periodic presentations since then.\nThe USFWS denied that petition during Trump’s first administration. The URL to an on-line posting of the petition\,\nhttps://www.biologicaldiversity.org/species/birds/black-backed_woodpecker/pdfs/BBWO_FESA_Petition.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\nHere is the link to the positive 90 day finding  from the USFWS : https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/04/09/2013-07897/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-90-day-finding-on-a-petition-to-list-two-populations\n\n\nOur national forests are under extreme threat from actions taken/threatened by the Trump administration or congress – such as eviscerating NEPA\, mandating increased logging on our National Forests\, consolidating Forest Service regional offices & proposing to revoke roadless areas designations. Our Black Hills National Forest has been being logged at a not sustainable rate. Our congressional delegation is very supportive of logging & increasing its’ current rate on the Black Hills. On front flap is announcement of 2 PHAS NOV. MEETINGS \nYou can read about Chad here:  https://johnmuirproject.org/meet-the-team/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto at the top is of large old growth ponderosa pine in the Sand Creek Roadless Area\, BHNF\, Wyoming. \n\n\n\n\nNancy Hilding is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.\n\n\n\nTopic: Meeting with Chad Hanson on fire in forests\nTime: Wednesday\, October 22\, 6:30 pm Mountain Time\n\n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85433920233?pwd=QmxYUDMvMGRrNW9yRmVON3VPU0dRZz09\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 854 3392 0233\n\n\n\nPasscode: 534620\n\n\n\n—\n\n\n\nOne tap mobile\n\n\n+16694449171\,\,85433920233#\,\,\,\,*534620# US\n\n\n+16699006833\,\,85433920233#\,\,\,\,*534620# US (San Jose)\n\n\n\n—\n\n\n\nDial by your location (as far as we know all work in western SD)\n\n\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n\n\n• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n\n\n• +1 719 359 4580 US\n\n\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n\n\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n\n\n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n\n\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n\n\n• +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n\n\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n\n\n• +1 305 224 1968 US\n\n\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\n\n\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n\n\n• +1 360 209 5623 US\n\n\n• +1 386 347 5053 US\n\n\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n\n\n• +1 564 217 2000 US\n\n\n• +1 646 931 3860 US\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 854 3392 0233\n\n\n\nPasscode: 534620\n\n\nFind your local number:https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbb9dO0PBV\n\n\n\n\nJoin instructions\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/85433920233/invitations?signature=WaTNRD8gS_tcxHjEpVswc7OMy2LkzSlWFoMil28gkoo\n 
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/chad-hanson-speaking-on-fire-ecology-zoom/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251020T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251024T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122222
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SUMMARY:Senate Committee Vote on "FIX OUR FORESTS" rewrite - oppose S.1462
DESCRIPTION:Prairie Hills Audubon Society Objects to the  House “Fix Our Forests Act” (H.R. 8446). CHAT GTP prepared the below report for us: \nNone of our Senators are on Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee\, but Thune is head of the Senate. https://www.energy.senate.gov/ \nThe “Fix Our Forests Act” (H.R. 8446) passed the U.S. House of Representatives in late September 2025. A Senate companion or compromise vehicle has emerged under the bill number S.1462 (the number may refer to a previously introduced forest management bill that is now being used as a shell for the House-passed text or a negotiated version). \nReports in congressional tracking indicate that a bipartisan group of Senators—primarily Western state Republicans and a handful of Democrats from forested states—have agreed to hold a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee session the week of October 20–24\, 2025. Based on typical committee schedule patterns and statements from staff (as reported by outlets like E&E News and Politico Pro)\, the likely markup date is Wednesday\, October 22\, 2025\, though this could still shift depending on negotiations. \nThe House version is heavily criticized by conservation groups because it promotes large-scale logging under the banner of wildfire prevention\, weakens NEPA review\, expands categorical exclusions\, limits judicial review\, and pushes acreage targets for “mechanical thinning.” The Senate compromise reportedly includes attempts to soften the bill by adding modest requirements for reforestation and post-logging monitoring\, but the NEPA rollbacks and judicial review restrictions remain largely intact\, which is why environmental groups consider it still very harmful. \nEnvironmental NGO alert activity: \nWildEarth Guardians sent out an email alert urging opposition to S.1462\, calling it a logging bill disguised as a wildfire safety measure\, and provided a pre-written letter urging Senators to vote “No” in committee. They stress that real wildfire solutions involve home hardening and defensible space\, not landscape-level logging.  WildEarth Guardians has a pre-fab on line letter.\nThe Center for Biological Diversity has a “Stop the Fix Our Forests Act” action page condemning the Senate version as a threat to old-growth forests and biodiversity.\nWestern Environmental Law Center (WELC) has circulated a legal analysis framing it as a major rollback of environmental safeguards and is reportedly preparing a coalition sign-on letter for NGOs (this one is meant more for organizations than the general public).\nEarthjustice has not yet released a public action alert with a prefab letter but has published a news brief warning that S.1462 will fast-track commercial logging on federal lands.\nDefenders of Wildlife and Sierra Club are monitoring the markup and may release alerts closer to the committee date—Sierra Club staff have signaled on social media that an action tool is being prepared. \nKey themes across these alerts include: \n\nthe bill greenlights industrial logging under the justification of wildfire risk;\nit undermines NEPA by expanding categorical exclusions;\nit restricts judicial oversight;\nit relies on acreage quotas rather than ecological science;\n and it does not prioritize community-based fire resilience.\n\nWildEarth Guardians direct alert: https://wildearthguardians.org/press-releases/wildearthguardians-statement-on-senate-version-of-the-forest-destroying-fix-our-forests-act/ — WildEarth Guardians homepage: https://wildearthguardians.org ;; \n Earthjustice action page: https://earthjustice.org/action/this-bill-will-mean-more-logging-of-ours-forests-and-less-protections-for-endangered-species ; —  Earthjustice homepage: https://earthjustice.org ;;\nCenter for Biological Diversity forest policy hub: https://biologicaldiversity.org/programs/public-lands/forests/ ;–Center for Biological Diversity homepage: https://biologicaldiversity.org\nDefenders of Wildlife statement: https://defenders.org/newsroom/senate-introduces-damaging-senate-version-of-house-passed-fix-our-forests-act — Defenders of Wildlife homepage: https://defenders.org ;;\nWestern Environmental Law Center: https://westernlaw.org ;;
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/senate-committee-vote-on-fix-our-forestsrewrite-opposes-1462/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251018T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122222
CREATED:20250922T182508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T113338Z
UID:19985-1760787000-1760803200@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:"No Kings II" protest Mid-day Rapid City\, Sturgis & Spearfish & elsewhere the Region
DESCRIPTION:“No Kings II” protests in Black Hills Area \nNo Kings II – Morning\nOctober 18 @ 11:30 am-1 pm \nSpearfish  SD\, United States\n\nNorth Main Street & West Jackson Street\n\nSpearfish\, SD 57783 \n\n\n===============================\nNo Kings II – Midday\nOctober 18 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm UTC-6 \n Rapid City\, SD\, United States\nCity Hall 300 6th St\,\n\n\nQuote from Indivisible: \n“Indivisible Rapid City is proud to co-host this event with 50501 South Dakota! This is a nationwide event. With free speech on the chopping block\, there has never been a more important time to make our voices heard.” \nhttps://indivisiblerapidcity.org/events/ \n======= \n\n\n====\n\nNo Kings II – Afternoon\n  October 18 @ 2:30 to 4:00 pm.  \n\nSturgis\, SD\n at the corner of Lazelle and 2nd Street\n===================\nMore in SD – ALSO in Sioux Falls 4 pm CDT\, Brookings 2 pm CDT\, Vermillion 4 pm\, Mitchell\, 10 am CDT\nNearby NE – Chadron  10 am MDT & Scottsbluff 1 pm MDT\nNearby Wyo. – Gillette\, 1:30 pm MDT\nNearby ND- Dickinson\, 11:30 am MDT\nTo find more protests or learn details – https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/\nMAP – https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/map/\n\n\n 
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/no-kings-ii-protest-12-pm-130-10-18-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251017T235000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251017T235900
DTSTAMP:20260417T122222
CREATED:20250922T181827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T190909Z
UID:19983-1760745000-1760745540@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Comments due on Sawbuck Timber Sale EA
DESCRIPTION:Comments due on Sawbuck Timber Sale EA\, Friday October 17th \n\nThe Mystic District of the Black Hills National Forest has released the preliminary environmental assessment (EA) for the Sawbuck Forest Management Project.  Documents can be found at the following web address: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/blackhills/projects/67518.\nThe District says:\n“We are proposing conifer thinning\, timber stand improvement\, prescribed fire\, planting efforts\, as well as enhancements to watersheds\, riparian areas\, and wildlife habitats.”\nQuote from the Draft EA:\n‘The Sawbuck project area exhibits diverse ecological characteristics. The northern extent of this project area features steep slopes\, rocky outcrops\, streams\, lush biodiverse\nhabitats\, and smaller meadows nestled within rugged drainages. This area includes the North Fork Castle Creek Botanical and Research Natural Area (RNA) and Black Fox Botanical Area. The central area of this project is characterized by expansive meadows\, steep drainages\, rocky outcrops\, moderately sloped forested hills\, intermittent streams\, and a more arid landscape than the northern area. This area includes the McIntosh Botanical Area\, Historic Flag Mountain Lookout\, and Pe’Sla Tribal Trust Lands. Management Direction.’\n\nElectronic comments are preferred and must be submitted to the Comment Reviewing Officer online at https://cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public//CommentInput?Project=67518. An automated response should confirm your electronic comment has been received. Comments can also be sent via U.S. mail to Mystic Ranger District Office\, Attn: Sawbuck Project\, 8221 S. Mount Rushmore Rd.\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57702 or by fax at 605-343-7134.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/comments-due-on-sawbuck-timber-sale-ea/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251017T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251018T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122222
CREATED:20250917T184043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T022457Z
UID:19949-1760725800-1760797800@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:SD Dakota Rural Action - Annual meeting in Spearfish
DESCRIPTION:Dakota Rural Action’s 2025 annual meeting is scheduled for October 17–18\, 2025 in Spearfish\, South Dakota\, at the Snapper’s Club (venue address commonly listed as 416 S. Canyon St.\, Spearfish\, SD 57783). \nFor details – \nhttps://www.dakotarural.org/save-the-date-for-our-38th-annual-meeting/?utm_source=chatgpt.com \nSchedule of Events:\nFriday-Saturday\n===================== \nFriday\, October 17th \nThe Snapper’s Club\, Spearfish \n6:30 – 8:30pm \n\nFirepit Social\nMusic\, s’mores\, & mingling \n============================ \nSaturday\, October 18th \nThe Snapper’s Club\, Spearfish \n8:30am \nRegistration \nThe Snapper’s Club \nBreakfast on your own. Coffee\, pastries\, and snacks will be provided. \n9:00am \nWelcome & Orientation \n9:30am – 10:45am \nBoard Reports\, Bylaws Amendments\, & Board Elections \n11:00am \nResolutions \n11:45am \nLunch \nCatered by Barbacoa’s \n12:45pm \nBreakout Sessions/Activity \n1:45pm \nWrap-up\, Evaluation\, Departure
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/sd-dakota-rural-action-annual-meeting-in-spearfish/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251011T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122222
CREATED:20250922T192458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T192458Z
UID:19995-1760173200-1760191200@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Clean UP Rapid Creek volunteer event - 2nd Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Clean Up Rapid Creek volunteer event – is the 2nd Saturday of every month.  We don’t yet know the meeting location or start time.  Please verify with Black Hills Fly Fishers – Bill Young at 605-391-1002\, or guinnessmarsh@gmail.com\, \nIt might be 9 am\, behind Little Caesars off West Main in Rapid City\, as that is a common time/location\, but please verify with Bill on the when/where. \nWe don’t know how long the clean up with last – we have guessed at 5 hours.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/clean-up-rapid-creek-volunteer-event-2nd-saturday/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251011T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251011T235900
DTSTAMP:20260417T122222
CREATED:20251006T182002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T210123Z
UID:20029-1760140800-1760227140@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:World Migratory Bird Day - Fall celebration October 11th\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:About World Migratory Bird Day  \nWorld Migratory Bird Day is a global campaign that serves as a beacon for conservation efforts aimed at protecting migratory birds and their journeys across borders. Celebrated twice a year—in May and October—WMBD reflects the cyclical nature of bird migration and the varying peak periods in the northern and southern hemispheres. This worldwide initiative triggers countless educational events\, uniting people in a common goal to protect migratory birds and their habitats. \nEach year\, WMBD selects a central theme to inspire action and concentrate global efforts towards preserving the habitats and wellbeing of migratory birds. The 2025 theme underscores the urgent need for bird-friendly cities\, combining scientific insights with practical steps for individuals and communities to support these remarkable creatures. \nThe WMBD campaign is organized by the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)\, the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA)\, Environment for the Americas (EFTA)\,  and the East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP). \nJoin us in celebrating World Migratory Bird Day and take part in this global movement to create a brighter future for migratory birds and our shared natural world. \nFor more information about World Migratory Bird Day and ways to get involved\, please visit www.migratorybirdday.org \n\n\n\nThis year’s theme\, “Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities\,” has inspired global action with energy and purpose. Together\, we are raising awareness on the threats birds face and driving change to create a world where both birds and people can thrive together. \nConservationists\, educators\, and citizens around the globe have answered the call to create bird-friendly cities and communities in celebration of World Migratory Bird Day. From community cleanups and educational workshops to policy advocacy and art contests\, their efforts show a shared commitment to protecting migratory birds and their habitats. \n  \nWMBD Events Map 2025 (maybe just has May 2025 events?) : https://www.worldmigratorybirdday.org/content/events-map \nNearby / virtual options \n\n\nLoess Hills Audubon Society (Sioux City\, IA)—about an hour from the SD border—has a WMBD field day scheduled Sat Oct 11\, 2025 (meets 7:00 AM at Chris Larsen Park). Loess Hills Audubon Soc \n\n\n             Sioux Falls Bird Club  (Sioux Falls\, SD) will have a field trip on Oct 11th\, ask Chris Anderson for details\, \n           canderson1@sio.midco.net\, (605) 254-2550‬‬‬ cell\, https://siouxfallsbirdclub.org/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy “Shared Spaces” Matter More Than Ever\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nMigratory birds face major challenges in and around the urban landscape. Urban growth destroys habitats\, light pollution disorients flocks\, and window collisions kill millions of birds every year. The World Migratory Bird Day 2025 campaign proposes practical ways for governments\, businesses\, and individuals to create bird-friendly cities and communities. \nActions being encouraged through this year’s campaign include: \n\nPlan bird-friendly cities: protect habitats in urban development.\nPlant native plants: provide food\, shelter\, and support pollinators.\nPrevent collisions: use bird-safe glass or window films.\nDim the lights: reduce nighttime light during migration.\nAvoid pesticides: choose organic methods to protect insects and water.\nSay “No” to plastic waste: prevent ingestion and entanglement.\nKeep cats away: keep cats indoors\, leashed\, or in enclosures.\nEducate & advocate: raise awareness and support bird-friendly policies.\n\n-======== \n=============== \n\n\n\nLearn from the Experts: Free Webinar Series \nIn 2025\, Global Partners\, Environment for the Americas\, hosted a series of monthly webinars focused on practical solutions and actions we can all take to make our cities and communities more bird-friendly. \n\nCreating Bird-Friendly Cities\nWhat is Bird-Friendly Coffee?\nUnderstanding Bird Collisions\nNative Planting and Bird-friendly Gardens\nKeep Cats Away – responsible pet ownership strategies\nBe the Solution to Plastic Pollution\nDark Skies and Birds\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Webinars
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/world-migratory-bird-day-fall-celebration-october-11th-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251010T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122222
CREATED:20250906T045656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T160320Z
UID:19805-1760004000-1760097600@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:SD Game\, Fish and Parks October Hybrid Commission meeting & contested case hearing
DESCRIPTION:SD Game\, Fish and Parks October Hybrid Commission meeting- by Zoom and in Lemmon SD. Also contested case hearing. \nDate and Time: October 9\, 2025\, from 1-5 pm MT\nMeeting Location: Beeler Community Center\, 203 Main Avenue\, Lemmon\, SD 57638\nOpen Forum is at 2 pm MT.\nPlease inform Gail Buus at gail.buus@state.sd.us by 1 pm MT if you plan to speak remotely during the meeting. This helps GFP  to accurately identify and call on speakers during the session’s Open Forum. However if you forget to do this\, they always ask if anyone not registered in the room or on-line wants to speak. Read the agenda for instructions on how to participate by Zoom/telephone.\nZoom Webinar: Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 912 6417 6710 Passcode: 970458\nCall In: +16699009128\,\,91264176710# US \nVideo Conference ID: 91264176710@zoomcrc.com \nAgenda \nhttps://gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/nav/Commission_Agenda_Public_Oct_2025.pdf \nMeeting Notice\nhttps://gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/nav/signed_notice.pdf\n\nNo administrative rules or rule changes are proposed or being finalized.\n=================\nCONTESTED CASE HEARING BEFORE THE COMMISSION MEETING\nCatTail-Kettle Lake petitions from Arla & ChrisSchuster\n\n\nIn accordance with SDCL 41-23-9 and South Dakota Administrative Rule 41 :04:06\,  petitions\ndated August 22\, 2025 & Sept 22\, 2025\, submitted by Chris and Arla Schuster (respectively) requested the closure of a portion of Cattail-Kettle Lake to recreational use. The contested case hearing will take place at 10:00 am (MT) on October 9\, 2025\, at the Beeler Community Center\, 203 Main Ave\, Lemmon\, SD. We are not sure if the Contested Case Hearing is also placed on the Zoom call.\nArla’s\nhttps://gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/nav/Notice_of_Contested_Hearing_(Schuster_2).pdf\nhttps.//gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/nav/Petition_Form.pdf\nChris’s\nhttps://gfp.sd.gov/UserDocs/nav/Notice_of_Contested_Hearing_(Schuster).pdf\nhttps://qfp.sd.qov/UserDocs/nav/PetitionSec8.pdf
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/sd-game-fish-and-parks-october-hybrid-commission-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251008T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T122222
CREATED:20251009T075548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T075548Z
UID:20047-1759948200-1759953600@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:PHAS October board meeting
DESCRIPTION:PHAS  board of directors meetings are by Zoom on the eve of the second Wednesday\, These may be postponed if a quorum is found not to be possible. PHAS members are welcome at PHAS board meetings\, others by invitation. Contact Nancy at 605-787-6466 or other board member if you wish to come and want Zoom codes. It normally starts at 6:30 pm
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/phas-october-board-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251008T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251110T215900
DTSTAMP:20260417T122222
CREATED:20251008T233659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T001455Z
UID:20044-1759944600-1762811940@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Rescission of Conservation and Landscape Health Rule Public Comment Deadline: November 10\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Rescission of Conservation and Landscape Health Rule Public Comment Deadline: November 10\, 2025. The purple line stretching across the Calendar days\, indicates a comment period that ends at midnight EST on November 10th.  Go to the posting on November 10th for details on how to comment and the issues involved – https://phas-wsd.org/event/deadline-to-comment-on-trumps-rescission-of-blms-conservation-and-landscape-health-rule/
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/rescission-of-conservation-and-landscape-health-rule-public-comment-deadline-november-10-2025/
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