Welcome to the NRCS South Dakota State Web Site.

"The Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (also known as "2008 Farm Bill") directs us to conduct outreach so that full participation of traditionally underserved individuals and groups is allowed in all conservation programs.  The new "Inside Outreach" newsletter provides tips to NRCS employees and conservation partners for enhancing outreach and conservation program delivery by including representatives from these underserved groups and individuals in the LWG."

Secretary Vilsack announced that USDA will provide nearly $42.3 million in additional funding to 14 states to improve water quality, increase water supply, decrease soil erosion, and improve fish and wildlife habitat while creating jobs in rural communities as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

South Dakota has enrolled 8,218 new acres in the USDA’s Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) during the last four years.  To date, more than two million acres have been enrolled in WRP, nationally, helping exceed the Federal government’s 3-year goal of increasing the number and size of America’s wetlands.