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Yellow leaves in the Black Hills.
Fall Color Leaves turn color in South Dakota's Black Hills. © Marcus Heerdt

Make a Difference in South Dakota

The Nature Conservancy is bringing a spirit of innovation to preserving life on Earth. In South Dakota, we’re working with diverse partners to protect land and water, provide food and water sustainably and tackle climate change. We're also working and organizing with local communities to leverage nature as a tool to build a brighter future for all South Dakotans.

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A monarch butterfly about to land on a purple flower.

How to Improve Plant Diversity in Your Prairie

We’re looking at three different kinds of biodiversity that contribute to a healthy prairie.

Bison stand on a rocky ridge.

Map: Best Spots to See Nature in South Dakota

From the Badlands and the Black Hills to the rolling hills of the Prairie Coteau, South Dakota’s natural areas have something for everyone.

Aerial view of several beaver damn analogs installed along a stream to slow and hold water.

Ranchers Unite Behind Nature-Based Solutions for Unpredictable Rainfall

Discover how a South Dakota rancher has slowed down water on his land, hoping to reduce erosion and improve water quality.

Closeup of the head of a pronghorn with some vegetation hanging out of its mouth.
Afternoon Snack Just a pronghorn munching on some vegetation. © Joshua Baklund

Places We Protect

See the Places We Protect in Your Community

Since 1961, The Nature Conservancy has worked to protect lands and waters in South Dakota.

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