A meeting is scheduled for the SD Water Management Board on 5/8/2024 9:30:00 AM CT. To learn more about past and upcoming meetings please visit the Boards and Commissions Portal - https://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/ For 5/8/24 meeting visit: https://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=106 Agenda - https://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/bcuploads/202405Agenda1%20(1).pdf Live audio of the meeting is available at https://www.sd.net
Prairie Hills Audubon Society Board Meetings are normally the second Wednesday of the month in the evening by Zoom. They tend to start at 6 or 6:30 pm MT. Exact start time will be chosen closer to the date. They are open to Prairie Hills Audubon Society's members and others by invitation. Contact Nancy Hilding […]
Thursday, May 9, 6:00: Join Norbeck Society for a Public Zoom meeting. Norbeck Presents an evening with Patricia Kennedy, Jason Bruggeman & David Anderson: “Declining American Goshawk nest site habitat suitability in the Black Hills National Forest.” Their peer-reviewed research was published recently in the Journal of Raptor Research. https://raptorresearchfoundation.org/publications/ You may read the researchers’ […]
Migratory Bird Day - May 11, 2024 This year Migratory Bird Day will be in both the spring and fall - see also October 12th, 2024 This year’s theme is “Protect Insects, Protect Birds.” From the cornucopia of caterpillars that nourish young chicks in the spring to the droves of winged insects that supply valuable […]
Endangered Species Week Chalk drawing competition The competition will occur from Saturday, May 11th, 2024 to Sunday, May 19th. Friday, May 17th is Endangered Species Day In honor of Endangered Species Day, Endangered Species Coalition is holding a nationwide, all-ages chalk art competition that anyone can participate in, from wherever you live. This event will […]
Comments due on Davis Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project, BHNF A new project is proposed on the Black Hills National Forest in northeastern Wyoming. The project is in the Moskee and Grand Canyon areas of the Bearlodge Ranger District. The Davis Hazardous Fuels Reduction project includes pine thinning and mechanical and manual fuel reduction. Project […]
Climate Watch is Audubon’s biannual community science program that enlists volunteer bird-lovers across North America to tally for twelve target bird species Climate Watch – Summer Season – May 15th-June 15th, 2024 Climate Watch Climate Watch is sponsored by the National Audubon Society (NAS) & takes place during two distinct seasons—winter (January 15-February 15) and summer (May […]
Black Hills National Forest - Forest Service Advisory Board Meeting, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – May 15, 2024 Location: Mystic Ranger District Office, 8221 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City, SD 57702 Agenda - https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1175302.pdf Current NFAB members - https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1039321.pdf Meetings: Meetings are open to the Public. The agenda will include time for people to make oral […]
SD Game, Fish and Parks Commission December Hybrid Meeting, likely in Pierre There will be face-to-face and Zoom attendance. Folks can testify for 3 minutes at 1 pm MT in person or by Zoom or phone on rule finalizations and/or at the Open Forum . Visit this web page for more details when close […]
Above photo is of Noreen, who is one of three cloned black footed ferrets, photo taken by Kika Tuff Endangered Species Day is a celebration of our nation's wildlife & wild places. Started in 2006 by the US Congress, Endangered Species Day (ESD) is the third Friday of May. We have celebrated ESD in Rapid City […]
