The news came out nationally in the form of a presidential tweet. President Trump praised Governor Kristi Noem for bringing...
South Dakota waterways: dumping grounds for human, industrial, ag wastes
(Photo: Bart Pfankuch / SD News Watch) From a riverbank or roadside, South Dakota’s waterways appear placid and picturesque. The...
Farmers drawing groundwater from Ogallala Aquifer faster than nature replaces it
Every summer the U.S. Central Plains go dry, leading farmers to tap into groundwater to irrigate sorghum, soy, cotton, wheat...
Early settler’s 139-year-old water right up for cancellation
French Creek was mostly likely named after French fur trappers. The small creek is one of many scenic waterways through...
Activists: Old uranium mines polluting Angostura Reservoir
Members of three activist groups say recent research shows that abandoned uranium mines are contributing to elevated uranium levels in...