South Dakota

Fireworks at Mt. Rushmore contaminated water supply

The news came out nationally in the form of a presidential tweet. President Trump praised Governor Kristi Noem for bringing…

6 years ago

South Dakota waterways: dumping grounds for human, industrial, ag wastes

(Photo: Bart Pfankuch / SD News Watch) From a riverbank or roadside, South Dakota’s waterways appear placid and picturesque. The…

6 years ago

Farmers drawing groundwater from Ogallala Aquifer faster than nature replaces it

Every summer the U.S. Central Plains go dry, leading farmers to tap into groundwater to irrigate sorghum, soy, cotton, wheat…

6 years ago

Early settler’s 139-year-old water right up for cancellation

French Creek was mostly likely named after French fur trappers. The small creek is one of many scenic waterways through…

7 years ago

Activists: Old uranium mines polluting Angostura Reservoir

Members of three activist groups say recent research shows that abandoned uranium mines are contributing to elevated uranium levels in…

8 years ago