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James Feeney, Administrator - Email |
 PMB 2020SD DENR Joe Foss Building 523 E. Capitol Pierre, SD 57501 (605) 773-3151 |
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Our purpose is to improve, restore and maintain the water quality of the state’s lakes, streams, wetlands and ground water in partnership with citizens. We are committed to the ideology that project success depends on watershed based strategies, local initiative and commitment.
To accomplish these goals, we provide information, planning and technical assistance to local groups and resource management agencies for watershed assessments, water quality reports, Total Maximum Daily Loads, pollution prevention, watershed restoration, water quality information & education, and lake and wetlands protection efforts. |
Collecting a lake water quality sample. |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
DENR Seeks Comments on Surface Water Body Report
EPA Watershed Handbook now available
Nuisance algae being observed in Rapid Creek
DENR Seeks Comments on Surface Water Body Report
DENR is seeking public comments on the draft 2010 Integrated Report, a report the state uses to identify impaired water bodies in the state.
Comments from the general public and interested parties and organizations will be accepted through March 1, 2010. Comments can be e-mailed to Shannon Minerich at Shannon.Minerich@state.sd.us or by writing:
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Surface Water Quality Program
523 East Capitol Avenue – Joe Foss Building
Pierre, South Dakota 57501-3181
A copy of the draft 2010 Integrated Report is available through links at this Web site, by contacting DENR at the above address, or by calling 1-800-438-3367. For more...
EPA Watershed Handbook now available
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has published the Handbook for Developing Watershed Plans to Restore and Protect Our Waters. The handbook is intended to help communities, watershed organizations, and state, local, tribal and federal environmental agencies develop and implement watershed plans to meet water quality standards and protect water resources.
Nuisance algae being observed in Rapid Creek
Nuisance blooms of an algal species historically inhabiting clear, low-nutrient streams, have been observed in Rapid Creek since May 2002. The species - Didymosphenia geminata, or "Didymo" for short - appears to be expanding its geographic range and broadening its environmental tolerances. Learn more...
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