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The Cheyenne River 2
BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA ) IN THE MATIER OF THE APPLICATION BY ) HP14-001 TRANSCANADA KEYSTONE PIPELINE, LP ) FOR A PERMIT UNDER THE SOUTH DAKOTA) APPLICATION FOR ENERGY CONVERSION AND TRANSMISSION) PARTY STATUS BY FACILITIES ACT TO CONSTRUCT THE ) THE CHEYENNE RIVER KEYSTONE XL PROJECT ) SIOUX TRIBE ) COMES NOW, the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, by and through its undersigned signatory, and pursuant to SDCL §49-41B-17(2)(3) petitions to be granted party-status in the above referenced matter. The petitioner's interests are as follows: 1. The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe is a federally- recognized Indian Tribe residing on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation of South Dakota. The address of the Tribal government headquarters is Post Office Box 590, Eagle Butte, South Dakota 57625. 2. The Keystone XL project would cross lands that has been adjudged by the U.S. Indian Claims Commission and the U.S. Court of Claims to be the aboriginal and Treaty-titled land of the petitioner Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. United States v. Sioux Nation ofIndians, 601 F.2d 1157, 1172 (Ct. Cl. 1975) aff'd 448 U.S. 384 (1980); Sioux Nation v. United States, 21 Ind. CL Comm. 371, 382 (1974). 3. The proposed Keystone XL (KXL) pipeline threatens to contaminate the source of water for our Mni Waste Water System. The pipeline is proposed to run through our aboriginal homelands just south of the western border of our present reservation. The proposed route of the pipeline will cross the Cannonball River, Grand River, Moreau River, and Cheyenne River in the Dakotas and these rivers individually and collectively enter the Missouri River in Lake Oahe, the Pick Sloan Reservoir immediately upstream from our intake. -
Physical Characteristics of Stream Subbasins in the Hawk Creek-Yellow Medicine River Basin, Southwestern Minnesota and Eastern South Dakota
Physical Characteristics of Stream Subbasins in the Hawk Creek-Yellow Medicine River Basin, Southwestern Minnesota and Eastern South Dakota By Christopher A. Sanocki Abstract Data that describe the physical characteristics of stream subbasins upstream from selected sites on streams in the Hawk Creek-Yellow Medicine River Basin, located in southwestern Minnesota and eastern South Dakota are presented in this report. The physical characteristics are the drainage area of the subbasin, the percentage area of the subbasin covered only by lakes, the percentage area of the subbasin covered by both lakes and wetlands, the main- channel length, and the main-channel slope. Stream sites include outlets of subbasins of at least 5 square miles, outlets of sewage treatment plants, and locations of U.S. Geological Survey low-flow, high-flow, and continuous- record gaging stations. Introduction watershed boundaries, which were used for parts of this report. These contributions were essential for the This is the 10th report in a series detailing subbasin completion of this report. characteristics of streams in Minnesota and adjacent states. The Hawk Creek-Yellow Medicine River Basin drains an area of 2,070 square miles and is represented Methods by hydrologic accounting unit 07020004 (U.S. U.S. Geological Survey 7-1/2 minute series Geological Survey, 1974). The Hawk Creek-Yellow topographic maps were used as source maps to obtain Medicine River Basin includes parts of Yellow the areas for the subbasin boundaries, lakes, marshes, Medicine, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Chippewa, the main-channel length, and the contour elevation Kandiyohi, Renville, and Redwood Counties in points used in this report. -
Proposal: River Otter Delisting
GAME, FISH, AND PARKS COMMISSION ACTION PROPOSAL State Threatened and Endangered Species Listings Chapter 41:10:02:04 Commission Meeting Dates: Proposal March 5-6, 2020 Pierre Public Hearing May 7, 2020 Custer State Park Finalization May 7-8, 2020 Custer State Park COMMISSION PROPOSAL Proposed change: Remove North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis) from list of state threatened mammals. DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION Recommended changes to proposal: None. SUPPORTIVE INFORMATION River otters were historically widespread across North America, including South Dakota in appropriate habitats. However, due to habitat loss and degradation and unregulated take during the early 20th century, river otter populations were drastically reduced, including likely extirpation from South Dakota. In 1978, river otters were included on the first list of South Dakota state threatened mammals. Several factors have allowed river otter populations to rebound across much of their former range, including reintroductions, improvements in wetland and river habitat management, and protections afforded under various state threatened and endangered species laws. In South Dakota, the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe released 35 river otters along the Big Sioux River on tribal grounds in Moody County in 1998 and 1999. As part of a study to determine river otter distribution in the state, Kiesow and Dieter (2003) collected 34 confirmed reports of river otter in South Dakota. The majority (89%) of these reports occurred along the Big Sioux River; half occurred in Moody County. Melquist reported in 2015 that river otter distribution included the following: Big Sioux, Vermillion and James River drainages, Jorgenson River, Little Minnesota River, Whetstone River, Yellow Bank River, Jim Creek/Big Slough and the Missouri River downstream from Pierre (Melquist 2015). -
Fall 06.Pub (Read-Only)
WYOMING WATER DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Fall 2006 Water News Framework Water Plan Update ment Office also gave a One of the topics Progress on the presentation at the 50% that will be addressed in the Framework Water Plan was Aspen Alley progress meeting. In his next round of basin planning reported at the 50% progress presentation, it was stated is groundwater. WWC’s meeting on July 11 in Cas- that the Water Development team is responsible for mak- per. Progress meetings have Office will be seeking fund- ing recommendations on been scheduled for 5%, 50% ing to update two basins this how groundwater should be Inside this issue: and 90% project completion. fall. Mr. Schroeder will be updated. In recent years the Representatives from each responsible for making the drought has highlighted the Framework Water Plan 1 Basin Advisory Group (BAG) recommendation in October need for better groundwater Update/Platte River attended the meetings to regarding which two basin data. This information will Basin Plan is Com- discuss basin issues and to plans should be updated be used to help protect and pleted relay information from the first. Several factors will be manage one of Wyoming’s Framework consultant back considered, including the most valuable resources. News from the WWDC 2 to their groups. The BAGs following: A major task the News from Water Re- 2 learned that each basin is unique but many issues iden- • The length of time since WWC team will be complet- sources Data System/ the last plan was written; ing soon is the BAG survey. State Climate Office tified by the seven basins are A survey will be e-mailed to similar. -
Map of Upper Sioux Agency State Park Trails and Facilities
©2019, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources MAP AND GUIDE: ABOUT THE PARK SO EVERYONE CAN ENJOY THE PARK... UPPER SIOUX AGENCY Upper Sioux Agency State Park was established in 1963 to STATE PARK preserve and interpret the remains of the historic site of A full set of STATE PARK RULES AND the Upper Sioux or Yellow Medicine Indian Agency. The REGULATIONS is available at mndnr.gov. 5908 HIGHWAY 67 Historic Upper Sioux Agency Site is managed by the GRANITE FALLS, MN 56241 PARK OPEN Minnesota Historical Society and offers self-led 8 a.m.–10 p.m. daily. YELLOW MEDICINE COUNTY opportunities. Be sure to explore the park’s diverse 320-564-4777 landscapes covering 1,280 acres of the Minnesota River VEHICLE PERMITS and its confluence with the Yellow Medicine River. You’ll Permits required; purchase at park office or entrance kiosk. find open prairie knolls, bluffs and cool, wooded slopes. A VISITOR TIPS visit will reveal trails that are perfect for horseback riding, PETS WELCOME • The park office is open Memorial hiking, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Reserve a tipi for a unique experience. Keep on 6-foot leash; pick up after; attend at all times; not allowed in Day weekend to Labor Day buildings or at beaches. weekend on Friday evenings and Saturday and Sunday afternoons. TRAIL HIGHLIGHTS − CAMPGROUND QUIET HOURS • Contact at the park November 10 p.m.– 8 a.m.; only registered campers may be in campground during quiet hours. through March may be sparse. Hiking Club Trail 4.3-mile loop • Trails are shared with horses; all Hilly • Mowed grass • Packed dirt FIREWOOD dogs must be leashed. -
Lac Qui Parle County Water Plan (2014-2023) ~ Table of Contents ~
Lac qui Parle County Local Water Management Plan Serving the Years 2014-2023 ~ With 2014-2018 Implementation Plan ~ Prepared by The Lac qui Parle County Resource Commission, with assistance from Midwest Community Planning, LLC Lac qui Parle County Resource Commission ~ The Resource Commission works to coordinate and guide water resource management in Lac qui Parle County ~ Graylen Carlson County Commissioner (as appointed by the County Board) Darrell Ellefson Watershed Manager (as appointed by the Watershed District) Bob Ludvigson SWCD Supervisor (as appointed by the SWCD) Dave Craigmile Planning & Zoning (as appointed by the Planning & Zoning Board) Mark Bourne Township Officer (selection at discretion of the County Board) Members-At-Large Jeff Rheingans ~ Crops Jim Nesvold ~ Well Sealer Ron Enger ~ Livestock/Cattle Jerry Stensrud ~ Septics Kay Fernholz ~ Organic Jeff Olson ~ Seed Dealer/Edible Beans John Plathe ~ Crops James Barthel ~ Livestock/Dairy Mark Hastad ~ Crops Myron Anhalt ~ Livestock/Turkeys Local Units of Government Jennifer Breberg ~ Environmental Officer Trudy Hastad ~ LqPYB Watershed District Grant Bullemer ~ LqP SWCD Jon Radermacher ~ City of Madison Sonja Farmer ~ City of Marietta Mary Homan ~ LqPYB Clean Water Partnership Agency Advisors Burton Hendrickson, Natural Resource Conservation Service David Sill, Board of Water and Soil Resources Stacy Salvevold, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Brad Olson, Department of Natural Resources Katherine Pekarek-Scott, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Water Plan Coordinator ~ Terry Wittnebel, LqP SWCD District Manager Lac qui Parle County Water Plan (2014-2023) ~ Table of Contents ~ Executive Summary .......................................................................................................... iv A: Purpose of the Local Water Plan ........................................................................ iv B: A Description of Lac qui Parle County’s Priority Concerns ............................... v C: Summary of Goals, Objectives, Action Steps, and Estimated Cost ................... -
ROOT RIVER ONE WATERSHED, ONE PLAN -I- SWCD Soil and Water Conservation District
Cold Snap Photography Prepared For: Root River Planning Partnership Prepared By: Houston Engineering, Inc. Photo by Bob Joachim Root River Watershed | ONE WATERSHED, ONE PLAN List of PLan Abbreviations i Plan Definitions iii Executive Summary iv 1. INTRODUCTION 1-1 1.1 Preamble 1-1 1.2 Plan Area 1-1 1.3 Watershed Characteristics 1-4 1.4 Plan Overview 1-4 1.5 Plan Partners and Roles in Plan Development 1-5 1.6 Incorporating Comments into the Plan __________________1-7 2. ANALYSIS AND PRIORITIZATION OF RESOURCES, CONCERNS, AND ISSUES CAUSING CONCERN 2-1 2.1 Definitions 2-1 2.2 Identifying Potential Resource Concerns and Issues 2-2 2.3 Prioritizing Potential Resource Concerns and Issues 2-13 2.4 Priority Resource Concerns and Issues 2-14 2.4.1 "A" Level Priorities 2-14 2.4.1.1 Description and Resource Concern Locations 2-14 2.4.1.2 Issues Affecting "A" Level Priority Resource Concerns 2-18 2.4.2 "B" Level Priorities 2-18 2.4.2.1 Description and Landscape Locations 2-18 2.4.2.2 Issues Affecting “B” Level Priority Resource Concerns 2-26 2.4.3 "C" Level Priorities 2-26 2.4.3.1 Issues Affecting “C” Level Priority Resource Concerns 2-35 2.5 Use of Priority Categories in Plan Implementation 2-35 2.6 Emerging Issues 2-35 2.6.1 "Scientific and Technical Emerging Issues 2-36 2.61.1 Climate Change and Infrastructure Resilience 2-36 2.6.1.2 Endocrine Active Compounds 2-37 2.6.1.3 Water Movement Within a Karst Landscape 2-37 2.6.1.4 Improving Soil Health 2-37 2.6.1.5 Buffers for Public Waters and Drainage Systems 2-38 2.6.1.6 Invasive Species 2-38 2.6.1.7 -
Little Crow Historic Canoe Route
Taoyateduta Minnesota River HISTORIC water trail BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Twin Valley Council U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 AUGUST 17, 1862 The TA-OYA-TE DUTA Fish and Wildlife Minnesota River Historic Water Four Dakota men kill five settlers The Minnesota River Basin is a Trail, is an 88 mile water route at Acton in Meeker County birding paradise. The Minnesota stretching from just south of AUGUST 18 River is a haven for bird life and Granite Falls to New Ulm, Minne- several species of waterfowl and War begins with attack on the sota. The river route is named af- riparian birds use the river corri- Lower Sioux Agency and other set- ter Taoyateduta (Little Crow), the dor for nesting, breeding, and rest- tlements; ambush and battle at most prominent Dakota figure in ing during migration. More than the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862. Redwood Ferry. Traders stores 320 species have been recorded in near Upper Sioux Agency attacked the Minnesota River Valley. - The Minnesota River - AUGUST 19 Beneath the often grayish and First attack on New Ulm leading to The name Minnesota is a Da- cloudy waters of the Minnesota its evacuation; Sibley appointed kota word translated variously as River, swim a diverse fish popula- "sky-tinted water” or “cloudy-sky tion. The number of fish species commander of U.S. troops water". The river is gentle and and abundance has seen a signifi- AUGUST 20 placid for most of its course and cant rebound over the last several First Fort Ridgely attack. one will encounter only a few mi- years. -
Belle Fourche River Escherichia Coli Total Maximum Daily Load February 2012
ESCHERICHIA COLI BACTERIA TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD (TMDL) FOR THE BELLE FOURCHE RIVER, SEGMENT 1, BUTTE COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources Water Resources Assistance Program March, 20122 Belle Fourche River Escherichia coli Total Maximum Daily Load February 2012 Total Maximum Daily Load Summary Waterbody Type: Stream 303(d) Listing Parameter: Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria Designated Uses: Warmwater permanent fish life propagation waters, immersion recreation waters, fish and wildlife propagation, recreation, and stock watering, and irrigation water Size of Impaired Waterbody: Approximately 64.2 km in length Size of Watershed: 24,348 acres Indicator(s): Concentrations of E. coli bacteria Analytical Approach: Load Duration Curve Location: Hydrologic Unit Codes (12-digit HUC): 101202020109 101202020201 Goal: Meet applicable water quality standards for fecal coliform bacteria Target (Water Quality Standards): Maximum daily concentration of ≤ 400 cfu/100mL and a geometric mean of 5 samples over a 30 day period ≤ 200 cfu/100mL. These criteria apply from May 1st through September 30th. Reach Number: SD-BF-R-BELLE_FOURCHE_01 Load Allocations based on Geometric Mean: High Flow Zone WLA (cfu/day): 0 High Flow Zone LA (cfu/day): 6.04E+15 High Flow Zone MOS (cfu/day): 4.47E+11 High Flow Zone TMDL (cfu/day): 6.04E+15 2 South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources Belle Fourche River Escherichia coli Total Maximum Daily Load February 2012 Table of Contents Total Maximum Daily Load -
North and South Dakota
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY GEORGE OTIS SMITH, DIRECTOR BtELIiETIN 575 «v^L'l/"k *. GEOLOGY OP THE NORTH AND SOUTH DAKOTA BY W. R. CALVERT, A. L. BEEKLY, V. H. BARNETT AND M. A. PISHEL WASHINGTON GOVERNMENT FEINTING OFFICE 1914 vti.'CS i«\ IJ) C -«"PA4 £, * 0 CONTENTS. Introduction.............................................................. 5 Field work............................................................... 6 Previous examinations........:............................................ 6 Geography. .............................................................. 7 Location and extent of area............................................ 7 Relief................................................................ 7 Drainage.............................................................. 8 Culture. ....................................................v .......... 8 Descriptive geology........................................................ 9 Stratigraphy.......................................................... 9 Occurrence of the rocks. ........................................... 9 Cretaceous system (Montana group)................................ 9 Pierre shale.................................................. 9 Character and distribution................................. 9 Age..................................................... 11 Fox Hills^sandstone.......................................... 11 Character and distribution................................. 11 Age...................................................... -
Table of Contents
Dakota, Nakota, Lakota Life South Dakota State Historical Society Education Kit Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Goals and Materials 2 Photograph List 3-4 Books and CDs in the Kit 5 Music CDs and DVD in the Kit 6 Erasing Native American Stereotypes 7-8 Teacher Resource 9-18 Bibliography 19-20 Worksheets Word Find 21 Word Find Key 22 Crossword Puzzle 23 Crossword Puzzle Key 24 Word Scramble 25 Word Scramble Key 26 Activities Reading an Object 27-28 Object Identification Sheet 29-35 Trek to Wind Cave 36-37 South Dakota Coordinates Worksheet 38 Comparing Families 39-40 Comparing Families Worksheet 41 What Does the Photo Show? 42-43 Beadwork Designs 44-45 Beadwork Designs Worksheet 46 Beadwork Designs Key 47 Lazy Stitch Beading 48-49 Lazy Stitch Beading Instructions / Pattern 50-51 What Do You Get From a Buffalo? 52-53 Buffalo Uses Worksheet 54 Pin the Parts on the Buffalo 55-56 Pin the Parts on the Buffalo Worksheet 57 Pin the Parts on the Buffalo Worksheet Key 58 Pin the Parts on the Buffalo Outline & Key 59-60 Create a Ledger Drawing 61-62 Examples of Ledger Drawings 63-66 Traditional & Contemporary: Comparing Drum 67-68 Groups Come Dance With Us: Identifying Powwow Dance 69-72 Styles 1 Dakota, Nakota, Lakota Life South Dakota State Historical Society Education Kit Goals and Materials Goals Kit users will: explore the history and culture of the Dakota, Nakota and Lakota people understand the changes brought about by the shift from buffalo hunting to reservation life appreciate that the Dakota, Nakota and Lakota culture is not something -
Map of the Hills
From Broadus, - Little Bighorn From Buffalo, SD Belle Fourche Reservoir From Bowman, ND From Faith, SD Z Rocky Point Devils Tower Battlefield and Alzada, MT and Medora, ND State Rec. Area Orman Dam and Dickinson, ND and Lemmon, SD National Monument Belle Fourche River 212 J 85 212 From Devils Tower Tri-State Museum NEWELL and Hulett, Wyo 22 BLACK ? Center of the Nation 212 NISLAND 24 34 Monument 10 Belle Fourche ALADDIN McNenny River 543 Fish Hatchery BELLE FOURCHE Mirror Lake EL3021 VALE HILLS 111 10 20 21 34 BEULAH 17 & BADLANDS 90 19 ? 2 85 Spearfish Rec & ST. ONGE 14 8 Aquatic Center 79 205 10 18 D.C. Booth Historic ofSouth Dakota 10 12 19 Nat’l Fish Hatchery & Northeastern Wyoming ? 14 17 SPEARFISH J 23 3 EL3645 90 Bear Butte 863 WHITEWOOD Bear Butte State Park 34 MAP LEGEND Crow Peak EL3654 Lake From Devils Tower, Wyo Tower, From Devils Termeshere Gallery & Museum Tatanka Story of ©2018 by BH&B 134 14A High Plains Western the Bison Computer generated by BH&B Citadel 30 Bear Butte Creek ? SUNDANCE 130 Spearfish Heritage Center Boulder Canyon 112 EL4744 Rock Peak 85 14 STURGIS Interchange Exit Number Byway Golf Club at EL3421 14 U.S. Hwy. Marker 214 195 Broken Boot 8 6 J Bridal Apple Springs 44 Scenic Veil Falls Gold Mine State Hwy. Marker Mt. Theo DEADWOOD ? Iron Creek Black Hills Roosevelt 14A Canyon 32 Ft. Meade Old Ft. Meade 21 Forest Service Road EL4537 Grand Canyon Lake Mining Museum Canyon Little 133 12 Moskee Hwy. 134 Boulder 18 Crow Peak Museum 4 County Road Adventures at Sturgis Motorcycle 141 Cement Ridge Museum 170 34 ? Visitor Information Lookout Spearfish 19 CENTRAL CITY Days of 76 Museum Canyon Lodge Spearfish ? ? & Hall of Fame Bikers 7 Mileage Between Stars 222 Spearfish Historic LEAD 103 Falls Homestake EL5203 Adams Museum & House 170 Black Hills Scenic SAVOY PLUMA 79 37 Byway Paved Highway 807 Opera House 3 National Dwd Mini-Golf & Arcade 18 Cemetery Multi-Lane Divided Hwy.