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State officials in South Dakota are recommending a water-rights permit for a carbon dioxide pipeline company, but some nearby residents who use the same aquifer fear they could be negatively

The South Dakota Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved over $1.6 million ($1,638,727) in grants fo...

Wednesday, August 4, 2021 Introduction In the western United States, water law developed around two main principles: (l) the goal of full beneficial use of water, and (2) the need to afford vested water right holders certainty as to their rights. At the time western water codes developed, these goals were seemingly in harmony—rewarding those who needed the water and invested in infrastructure for water use with rights that were enforceable against subsequent appropriators. Over the...

The departments are offering internships with the following programs and locations: • Forestry Health and Rural Forestry, located in Rapid City • Community Forestry, located in Sioux Falls • State Fair, Marketing/Events, located in Huron • Plant Pest Survey Specialist, three positions, Statewide • Surface Water Quality, two positions, located in Pierre • Watershed Protection, multiple positions, located in Pierre, Vermillion or Rapid City • Wildland Fire, loca...

The internships are paid positions and provide real-world experience Written By: Prairie Business | × istock photo PIERRE, S.D. • The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Department of Environment and Natural Resources said on Monday, Dec. 21, that they are seeking to fill internships and season position for the summer 2021. These are paid positions and provide the opportunity to garner real-world experience, the departments said in a joint news release. Internships are available in ...