https://www.sdpb.org/environment Environment en-US Copyright SDPB Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:30:53 GMT https://www.sdpb.org/environment/2026-06-12/bison-that-struck-woman-in-may-handed-over-to-rosebud-sioux-tribe-entity A bison that fatally struck a woman in the Black Hills will not be euthanized. Instead, it is being turn over to a tribal government entity. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:30:53 GMT https://www.sdpb.org/environment/2026-06-12/bison-that-struck-woman-in-may-handed-over-to-rosebud-sioux-tribe-entity Jackson Dircks https://www.sdpb.org/politics/2026-06-10/south-dakota-tribes-revoice-claim-to-black-hills-through-joint-resolution All nine tribes located in South Dakota are unifying in their call to return the public, federal lands in the Black Hills to tribal entities. Each tribe passed a resolution calling on Congress to act. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:15:57 GMT https://www.sdpb.org/politics/2026-06-10/south-dakota-tribes-revoice-claim-to-black-hills-through-joint-resolution C.J. Keene https://www.sdpb.org/environment/2026-06-04/officials-warn-of-storm-weather-repair-scams Following a week of active summer weather, state officials are reminding South Dakotans to be on the lookout for storm weather repair scams. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:16:38 GMT https://www.sdpb.org/environment/2026-06-04/officials-warn-of-storm-weather-repair-scams SDPB News Staff https://www.sdpb.org/environment/2026-06-01/nps-seeks-kayak-volunteers-to-clean-missouri-river-near-yankton The National Park Service is looking for experienced kayakers to take part in a cleanup effort on the Missouri River in Yankton. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:52:00 GMT https://www.sdpb.org/environment/2026-06-01/nps-seeks-kayak-volunteers-to-clean-missouri-river-near-yankton SDPB News Staff https://www.sdpb.org/environment/2026-06-01/amid-drought-south-dakota-entering-severe-weather-season Entering the wettest time of year, South Dakota is largely facing drought conditions. While some moisture would be welcomed by wildland firefighters, it’s also time to take stock and be ready for the worst. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:27:00 GMT https://www.sdpb.org/environment/2026-06-01/amid-drought-south-dakota-entering-severe-weather-season C.J. Keene https://www.sdpb.org/environment/2026-05-28/wildfire-outlook-still-troubling-deep-into-black-hills-wettest-months Recent rain brought some much-needed green color to the Black Hills. At the same time, the state fire meteorologist says don’t be fooled, western South Dakota is still a tinder box. Thu, 28 May 2026 20:42:14 GMT https://www.sdpb.org/environment/2026-05-28/wildfire-outlook-still-troubling-deep-into-black-hills-wettest-months C.J. Keene https://www.sdpb.org/environment/2026-05-27/gfp-rhoden-kickoff-blue-dog-state-fish-hatchery-fundraising-campaign Game, Fish and Parks announces a fundraising campaign to support the Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery. Gov. Larry Rhoden and GFP announced the campaign at an event Tuesday. Wed, 27 May 2026 13:11:10 GMT https://www.sdpb.org/environment/2026-05-27/gfp-rhoden-kickoff-blue-dog-state-fish-hatchery-fundraising-campaign Jackson Dircks https://www.sdpb.org/environment/2026-05-21/badlands-national-park-close-to-achieving-international-dark-sky-certification Badlands National Park is in the final stages of becoming an International Dark Sky Park. Thu, 21 May 2026 21:31:27 GMT https://www.sdpb.org/environment/2026-05-21/badlands-national-park-close-to-achieving-international-dark-sky-certification Delainey LaHood-Burns https://www.sdpb.org/environment/2026-05-21/craven-canyon-uranium-hearings-put-on-temporary-pause Meetings are on pause for a contentious uranium project in the Black Hills. The Craven Canyon project hearings, near Hot Springs, are halted until further notice after several speed bumps in the process. Thu, 21 May 2026 17:49:11 GMT https://www.sdpb.org/environment/2026-05-21/craven-canyon-uranium-hearings-put-on-temporary-pause C.J. Keene https://www.sdpb.org/environment/2026-05-19/interpreters-secured-for-hot-springs-uranium-debate A newly passed law that mandates expanded interpretative services at public hearings is getting an early test at a uranium mining hearing. Tue, 19 May 2026 21:49:10 GMT https://www.sdpb.org/environment/2026-05-19/interpreters-secured-for-hot-springs-uranium-debate C.J. Keene