Running 257 miles from the Wyoming border to the Cheyenne River, the Belle Fourche River is adversely affected by suspended solids, fecal bacteria, and elevated water temperature-primarily due to agricultural activities.

Bear Butte Creek, stretching 60 miles from its headwaters to the Belle Fourche River, suffers from a variety of adversities including thermal changes and channel bank modifications due to mining, agricultural, and urban activities. The project is focused on the temperature problems in the creek.

Resource Management Specialist

Justin Boerboom, the Resource Management Specialist responsible for assisting landowners in the Hills area, is a former member of the SDACD buffer team. Justin, who has also worked in the agricultural service industry, holds a degree in agricultural science.

Mr. Boerboom may be reached at 605-280-8517.