The Nature Conservancy in South Dakota

Press Releases		Contact Info
September 16, 2009: New Project Garners Million-Dollar Grant On September 9, 2009, Prairies Without Borders, a new conservation project focusing on Deuel, Grant, and Roberts Counties in South Dakota, received a $1 million grant from the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission (MBCC) through the North America Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA).		South Dakota Media Contact Chris Anderson tel: (612) 331-0747 mobile: (612) 845-2744
April 01, 2009: North Dakota and South Dakota Landowners Get Help from Congress Conservation easements are expected to help landowners conserve native prairie remnants in southeastern North Dakota and eastern South Dakota as a result of recently approved Congressional appropriations.		South Dakota Media Contact Chris Anderson tel: (612) 331-0747 mobile: (612) 845-2744
March 06, 2009: Rare Wetland in Alabaugh Canyon at Risk Due to 2007 Wildfire he Nature Conservancy in South Dakota is working to conserve a small but unique spring-fed wetland at its Whitney Preserve located near Hot Springs that is at risk due to erosion caused by the 2007 Alabaugh Canyon wildfire.		South Dakota Media Contact Chris Anderson tel: (612) 331-0747 mobile: (612) 845-2744
October 21, 2008: The Nature Conservancy in South Dakota Transfers Bison to Native Prairie in Iowa The Nature Conservancy in South Dakota transferred 30 bison from its Lame Johnny Creek Ranch to a native prairie in western Iowa to help conserve a rare bison population known for its genetic integrity.		South Dakota Media Contact Chris Anderson tel: (612) 331-0747 mobile: (612) 845-2744
August 19, 2008: The Conservancy Holds Photo Contest to Highlight Prairies in Minnesota, North Dakota & South Dakota On the eve of the 2008 Federal Duck Stamp Contest, The Nature Conservancy will hold a digital photography contest to highlight the beauty of native prairie in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.		South Dakota Media Contact Chris Anderson tel: (612) 331-0747 mobile: (612) 845-2744
April 01, 2008: The Benefits of Fire! The Nature Conservancy is working with partners to conduct prescribed burns on native prairie in South Dakota. Prescribed burning is critical for the maintenance and restoration of the landscapes.		South Dakota Media Contact Chris Anderson tel: (612) 331-0747 mobile: (612) 845-2744
February 07, 2008: New Study Shows Converting Land for Biofuels May Worsen Global Warming A new study by The Nature Conservancy and the University of Minnesota finds that converting land for biofuel crops results in major carbon emissions, actually worsening the problem of global warming instead of mitigating it.		South Dakota Media Contact Chris Anderson tel: (612) 331-0747 mobile: (612) 845-2744
August 07, 2006: Partners Work to Curb Fast-Spreading Invasive Plant A $25,000 grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will support a Leola Hills regional partnership's efforts to stem the spread of yellow toadflax. The partners include Ducks Unlimited, County Weed Boards, private landowners, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and The Nature Conservancy.		South Dakota Media Contact Chris Anderson tel: (612) 331-0747 mobile: (612) 845-2744