Pierre, SD, USA / DRGNews Apr 23, 2021 7:59 AM The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR), working together with local and federal partners successfully implemented best management practices (BMPs) along Pierre Creek in Miner, McCook and Hansen counties to reduce E. coli bacteria levels. The creek now meets its beneficial use designation and is no longer listed as an impaired stream. “I am excited to see Pierre Creek removed from the impaired waterbodies list,” said DANR Secretary Hunter Roberts. “Projects like this are an excellent example of agriculture, environmental, and natural resource partners working together to achieve the best outcomes for South Dakota.”