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SUMMARY:Deadline Primary Candidate nominating petitions March 31st\, 2026\, 5 pm
DESCRIPTION:It is very difficult to get good environmental legislation past the SD legislature. We need more environmentalists in the legislature and on certain committees.  You all may know about your county and what happens there and whether new officials are  needed.. \nLast day for Primary Election nominating petitions to be filed or postmarked by registered mail (SDCL 12-6-4) 5 pm local time..  The deadline for independent Candidates is April 28th\, 2026 (they don’t have a primary\, and need more signatures). You might consult with which ever political party you belong to (if any)\, to see which positions have candidates or not andor visit the SOS’s candidate list  to see who has filed  (it will not be complete till after 3/31/26). https://vip.sdsos.gov/candidatelist.aspx?eid=773 \nTo get information on how to circulate\, how many signatures you need –  https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/assets/2026%20Documents/2026HowtoCirculateNomPetitionStateLegCountyCandidates.pdf  \nAlso go to this web page & scroll down past various tan buttons to text – https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/upcoming-elections/general-information/2026/Circulate-2026-nominating-petitions-candidates.aspx
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/deadline-primary-candidate-nominating-petitions-march-31st-2026-5-pm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260402T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260402T193000
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SUMMARY:Networking meeting on the Nest Predator Bounty Program (NPBP) & Coyote Killing bounties
DESCRIPTION:PHAS has scheduled the next networking meeting on the Nest Predator Bounty Program (NPBP) – Thursday 4/2/26 5:30 pm MT. This meeting is open to individuals and groups who oppose SD GFP’s  bounties on meso-predators \nThursday night April 2nd from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm MT as the date. This is the day before the State of SD takes the Easter weekend off. (Friday-Monday). \nIn this follow up Zoom networking (work) meeting (4/2/26) on the NPBP> We will talk about changed circumstances\, goals\, strategies\, timelines\, delegation of future work etc needed to change/kill these bounty programs.  \n\nThe GFP April Commission meeting will be April 9th-10th\, second Thursday-Friday to avoid holidays. Written comments to Commission are due before midnight (12am) CT on Easter (Sunday 4/5/26).  \nSDGFP Commission meeting in May is in CSP on May 7&8. \n\n\n\n\nNancy Hilding is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.\n\n\n\nTopic: Protecting Predators – Northern Plains\nTime: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime (April 2nd at 5:30 pm MT)\n\n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87181532177?pwd=RGpOaWFHZ09YTG9SYlhWR0FKRjdodz09\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 871 8153 2177\n\n\n\nPasscode: 000770\n\n\n\n—\n\n\n\nOne tap mobile\n\n\n+12532158782\,\,87181532177#\,\,\,\,*000770# US (Tacoma)\n\n\n+13462487799\,\,87181532177#\,\,\,\,*000770# US (Houston)\n\n\n\n—\n\n\n\nDial by your location\n\n\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n\n\n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\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• +1 646 931 3860 US\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\nMeeting ID: 871 8153 2177\n\n\n\nPasscode: 000770\n\n\nFind your local number:https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbO99EH7K
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/networking-meeting-on-the-nest-predator-bounty-program-npbp-coyote-killing-bounties/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260410T110000
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UID:22335-1775736000-1775818800@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:SD GFP April 9th-10th\, 2026 Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:SD GFP April 9th-10th\, 2026 Commission Hybrid Meeting \nPierre\, SD & Zoom \n  \nMore information closer to the date
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/sd-gfp-april-9th-10th-2026-commission-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260409T130000
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UID:22337-1775739600-1775818800@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:SD GFP April 9th-10th\, 2026 Commission Meeting\, Pierre & Zoom
DESCRIPTION:SD GFP April 9th-10th\, 2026 Commission Meeting\, Pierre & Zoom
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/sd-gfp-april-9th-10th-2026-commission-meeting-pierre-zoom/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260413T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260417T170000
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UID:22497-1776067200-1776445200@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Hot Springs Hearing on CNEC Application to explore for uranium near Craven Canyon
DESCRIPTION:Exact details of hearing not yet known. Location in Hot  Springs not yet known\, Start and end time of hearings is not yet known. \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. \nin Hot Springs is not yet known. 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. \n  \nThe full board packet and the link for live streaming the 3/18/26 Board  of M&E was available on the South Dakota Boards and Commissions Portal at archives: \nhttps://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=67 \nFor more information about the Chord Project\, go to Black Hills Clean Water Alliance  webpage at: \nhttps://bhcleanwateralliance.org/chord-project/ \n 
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/hot-springs-hearing-on-cnec-application-to-explore-for-uranium-near-craven-canyon/
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UID:22126-1776326400-1776362400@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Western SD Environmental and Hydrology Conference 4/16/2026
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the 2026 Western South Dakota Environmental and Hydrology Conference held April 16\, 2026\, at the Monument in Rapid City. A preliminary program is posted on the conference registration website and will be updated as needed\, and a copy is also attached to this email.\nREGISTER HERE!\nRegistration fees are $85 for professionals and $30 for students or general public\, with lunch included in the price of registration. To submit a single payment for multiple attendees\, just select the number of “tickets” you wish to buy\, and please complete the contact information for every person attending. A receipt will be emailed to the address used to complete the payment. Please note if you are a speaker or poster presenter\, you do NOT need to register for the conference.\nNeed continuing education credit? Earn up to 8 professional development hours (PDH) for attending the full-day conference. If you’re a certified floodplain manager (CFM)\, this conference has been preapproved for 7.5 continuing education credits (CECs) by ASFPM.\nVendors:\nVendor registration is completed on the same registration page linked above\, with fees listed here:\n\n\nNon-Profit/Government ($150): Booth space and conference registration for two attendees (including lunch).\n\n\nGeneral ($250): Booth space and conference registration for two attendees (including lunch).\n\n\nBreak / Evening Social Sponsor ($100+): No booth space. Donation recommendation for “Silver” level is $250 and “Gold” level is $500 to help with food/beverage expenses during breaks. Includes acknowledgement in the program and at the conference.\n\n\nPoster presenters:\nSponsors are still accepting abstracts for poster presentations through March 31\, 2026. Poster abstracts can be submitted here.\nWorkshop:\nIn coordination with the conference\, SD Water Resources Institute will be hosting a professional development workshop (for 2 PDH credits) on the responsible and ethical use of large language models in environmental and hydrologic practice. This workshop will be held at SD Mines the morning after the conference. Please see attached workshop document for more information.\n\nPlease feel free to forward this email to others that you think might be interested in the conference. Thank you for your consideration!\n\n\nJaime Haueter\n\nHydrologist\nUSGS Dakota Water Science Center\njhaueter@usgs.gov\n605-631-9893\n======\n\n2/24/26 note – We don’t know the time- of-day for the Conference yet\,  but have guessed at 8 am to 6 pm \, based on preliminary schedule
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/western-sd-environmental-and-hydrology-conference-4-16-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260418T110000
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UID:22033-1776510000-1776520800@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day\,\,Black Hills State University  April 18th\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day\,\,Black Hills State University \nSaturday\, April 18\, 2026\, from 11 am- 2 pm on the Campus Green \n  \nFor info: \nGreg Strobel\nOutdoor Education Coordinator\nBlack Hills State University\nSpearfish\, South Dakota\n\n<Gregory.Strobel@bhsu.edu>
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/earth-dayblack-hills-state-university-april-18th-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260418T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260418T193000
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UID:22579-1776529800-1776540600@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Black Hills Raptor Center  2026 Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction
DESCRIPTION:Black Hills Raptor Center  (BHRC)\n\n\nBHRC 2026 Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction \n\n\n\n\nApril 18\, 2026 @ 4:30PM — 7:30PM Mountain Time (US & Canada) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help: 520 Cathedral Dr Rapid City\, SD 57701 \n\n\nFly in for a family night of great food and raptors!\nA delightful evening supporting the raptors you know and love. Feed your family\, enjoy birds\, and raise money for the operations of the Black Hills Raptor Center! \n\nBHRC will serve all you can eat spaghetti\, with salad\, bread\, beverage & a cookie for dessert. There is a vegetarian/gluten free option. \nNew this year: raffle items. Buy your tickets\, and put your tickets towards the items that appeal to you the most. We will also have a traditional silent auction that closes at 7pm \nThe Bake Sale will have plenty of homemade pies. \nBHRC is raffling a beautiful eagle themed raptor quilt\, made by Board member Steve Benn. Tickets are 10 for $10\, 30 for $20\, 75 for $50\, or 200 for $100. \nRaptor programs will be offered at 5pm\, 6pm and 7pm. BHRC again is joined by our friends from FARE and Reptile Gardens.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/black-hills-raptor-center-2026-spaghetti-dinner-silent-auction/
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UID:22575-1777105800-1777118400@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Bear Butte Forum\, 2026\, Sturgis
DESCRIPTION:Bear Butte Forum\, 2026\, Sturgis\, Saturday the 26th of April \nAnnual event that is sponsored by SDGFP for GFP to talk about management of Bear Butte State Park with Native Americans\, but everyone is welcome.   8;30-12:00 at Sturgis Community Center on 1401 Lazelle Street. Sturgis\, SD 57785 .  For questions call Bear Butte State Park.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/bear-butte-forum-2026-sturgis/
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UID:22035-1777111200-1777129200@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Expo\, 2026\, Rapid City\, Saturday 4/25/26
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day Expo\, Saturday 4/25/26\, 10 am – 3 pm\, Rapid City \nAt Western Dakota Technical College\, 800 Mickelson Dr.\, Rapid City \nFacebook page – https://www.facebook.com/events/800-mickelson-dr-rapid-city-sd-57703-4018-united-states/earth-day-expo-2026/871883468974631/ \nWhat to expect at the 2026 Earth Day Expo?\n– Visit dozens of vendor booths\n– Recycle old electronics\n– Tour WDT’s hydroponics lab\n– Hang out with a few 4-legged friends\n– Have so much fun celebrating the third rock from the sun!\nHOST – SD School of Mines & Technology
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/earth-day-expo-2026-rapid-city-saturday-4-25-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260503T235000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260503T235900
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UID:22577-1777852200-1777852740@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:Sunday night is deadline to submit comments to SDGFP Commission for May 7th meeting
DESCRIPTION:Sunday night at midnight MT (5/3) is the deadline to submit written comments to SDGFP Commission for  their May 7th meeting. Agendas have to be published 72 hours before the meeting. which would be on Monday\, but sometimes they publish agendas on Friday. That agenda will be posted to their “current meeting” web page \n  \nYou can send in written comments – https://gfp.sd.gov/forms/positions/.
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/sunday-night-is-deadline-to-submit-comments-to-sdgfp-commission-for-may-7th-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T162614
CREATED:20260302T090403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T090456Z
UID:22339-1778158800-1778158800@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:May GFP Commission\, Custer & Zoom may 7-8\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:May GFP Commission\, Custer & Zoom may 7-8\, 2026 \nvisit this link\, the Friday a week before the meeting\, for Agenda https://gfp.sd.gov/commission/information/ \nNormally at Event Barn at CSP (please verify) \nFur bearer season rule changes are normally proposed at the May meeting. \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
DTSTAMP:20260417T162614
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UID:22502-1778284800-1778371140@phas-wsd.org
SUMMARY:World [International] Migratory Bird Day is the second Saturday in May
DESCRIPTION:World [International] Migratory Bird Day is the second Saturday in May. \nWorld Migratory Bird Day is officially celebrated on the second Saturday of May in Canada and the US\, and the second Saturday of October in Mexico\, Central and South America\, and the Caribbean. \nIn 2026\, WMBD conservation theme highlights the importance of community science (also known as citizen science) to migratory bird conservation. \nVisit: https://www.migratorybirdday.org/
URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/world-international-migratory-bird-day-is-the-second-saturday-in-may/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260515T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260515T235900
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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 \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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