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South Dakota
We've been working to protect South Dakota's lands and waters since 1961.
The Nature Conservancy has helped protect more than 84,000 acres of prairies, rivers, lakes and wetlands in South Dakota.
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The Nature Conservancy is restoring bison to South Dakota and the Great Plains.
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Return of the Black-footed Ferret
Conata Basin is home to one of North America’s most endangered animals: the black-footed ferret.
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