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December 4, 2023 - “New threat to Big Sioux River among other sustainability focuses” Pigeon 605
November 28, 2023 - “Climate change makes farm bill conservation programs crucial” South Dakota Searchlight
November 25, 2023 - “VIEWPOINT: Arm South Dakota farmers with conservation tools” The Dakota Scout
November 24, 2023 - “State’s $3 million Big Sioux cleanup project is slow to catch on” South Dakota Searchlight
November 10, 2023 - “Less rain results in a cleaner Big Sioux River, report says” South Dakota Searchlight
October 17, 2023 - “The Bancorp Pledges $1 Million Donation Toward Watershed Conservation” The Bancorp Bank
August 2, 2023 - “Big Sioux River water quality improves with less rainfall” SDPB Radio
July 22, 2023 - “Advocating for the Big Sioux River; Eye on KELOLAND” Keloland News
June 18, 2023 - “Supreme Court wetlands decision has SD water advocates worried” South Dakota Searchlight
June 14, 2023 - “2023 Sustainable Community Grant Awarded to Friends of the Big Sioux River” City of Sioux Falls
May 30, 2023 - “Should I swim in a South Dakota lake or river?” Keloland News
May 25, 2023 - “Eat the South Dakota fish, but maybe not too much of some” Keloland News
April 25, 2023 - “Transforming river water into craft beer” Keloland News
April 25, 2023 - “Big Sioux River watershed may soon see improved water quality, enhanced wildlife habitat and sporting opportunities” The South Dakota Standard
April 21, 2023 - “Get smart about water quality with Travis Entenman” Sioux Falls Simplified
April 21, 2023 - “Snow can make dirty water in Big Sioux” Keloland News
April 20, 2023 - “Friends of the Big Sioux River hosts Earth Day river clean-up” SDPB Radio
April 19, 2023 - “Helping to Restore the Big Sioux River” Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation
April 18, 2023 - “Big Sioux River Greenway Cleanup Returns Saturday” City of Sioux Falls
April 18, 2023 - “‘Big Sioux River Greenway Cleanup’ coming Saturday” Keloland News
April 18, 2023 - “WOTUS whiplash hurts South Dakota farmers, but blocked rule could hurt Big Sioux River” Argus Leader
February 16, 2023 - “Big Sioux Film Festival tonight at the State Theatre” Dakota News Now
February 14, 2023 - “A film festival to help clean up the Big Sioux River” Keloland News
2023
December 16, 2022 - “Rare Geisha coffee available in limited quantities just in time for Christmas” Sioux Falls Business
December 8, 2022 - “What you may have missed at this week's sustainability summit” Sioux Falls Simplified
December 5, 2022 - “Efforts grow to improve Big Sioux River water quality” Pigeon605
December 1, 2022 - “Advocate: Sioux Falls likely to increase use of Big Sioux surface water” SDPB Radio
November 15, 2022 - “Water quality group gives Big Sioux River an ‘ F’ grade over E. coli contamination” South Dakota Searchlight
September 13, 2022 - “There are worrisome nitrate levels in the Rock River, a tributary of the Big Sioux River in South Dakota.” The South Dakota Standard
August 25, 2022 - “Massive amounts of E. coli found in water sample after record-breaking rainfall” SDPB Radio
August 23, 2022 - “How you can help lessen pollution in the Big Sioux River” Sioux Falls Simplified
July 13, 2022 - “Importance of testing bodies of water” Dakota News Now
April 23, 2022 - “Big Sioux River clean-up event in Sioux Falls” Dakota News Now
April 19, 2022 - “Making beer and raising awareness with river water” KELO
March 8, 2022 - “In The Moment: The final week of session, and a Native rock trio from the Badlands” SDPB Radio
February 22, 2022 - “Big Sioux Film Festival this Thursday” Dakota News Now
February 10, 2022 - “Big Sioux Film Festival set for end of February” Dakota News Now
2022
September 2, 2020 - “Concerns arise over merger of S.D. agricultural and environmental agencies” SD News Watch
August 21, 2020 - “Thank you for Green Living section” Argus Leader Opinion
August 17, 2020 - “Rick Knobe remembers that people worked together to create the Sioux River Greenway — and there is more to do!” The South Dakota Standard
August 2, 2020 - “Volunteers clean up debris around Big Sioux River” Watertown Public Opinion
July 24, 2020 - “Dirty water in South Dakota” Keloland
2021
November 24, 2021 - “Big Sioux River watershed gets an ‘F’ grade for E. coli testing as organization releases 2021 water testing results” KELO
September 25, 2021 - “City of Sioux Falls host Big Sioux River Greenway Cleanup” Dakota News Now
August 21, 2021 - “DTSF hosts 8th annual Downtown Riverfest” Dakota News
August 6, 2021 - “In The Moment: How The Drought Is Transforming The Big Sioux River” SDPB Radio
April 24, 2021 – “Local businesses team up to clean the Big Sioux River” Dakota News Now
April 22, 2021 – “Volunteers needed to clean-up the Big Sioux River this Saturday” KELO
April 22, 2021 – “Volunteers needed for river cleanup” Moody County Enterprise
April 20, 2021 – “Celebrate Earth Day by drinking Big Sioux River water (safely)” Sioux Falls Simplified
April 19, 2021 – “New craft beer contains river water” KELO
April 16, 2021 – “Remedy Brewing Company uses Big Sioux River water in its new craft beer. Here's how it works” Argus Leader
January 22, 2021 - “Who will watch over the pigs and land if state ag department and natural resources agency merge?” Keloland