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South Dakota
Association of
Conservation Districts

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CONSERVATION EDUCATION

Get to know the land you live on.

From the soil beneath your feet to the water in your watershed, explore the natural resources that make South Dakota what it is and find out how to protect them.

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Natural Resources

South Dakota's natural resources are the foundation of everything we depend on. Learn what makes each one vital and worth protecting.

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Soil

The living foundation beneath every field, prairie, and garden in South Dakota.

Soil Activities

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Plants

Native plants hold the soil, feed the wildlife, and define South Dakota's character.

Plant Activities

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Water

From the Missouri River to your local watershed, clean water is everything.

Water Activities

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Air

Clean air connects every living thing, and healthy land helps keep it that way.

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Animals

South Dakota's wildlife tells the story of a healthy, thriving landscape.

Animal Activities

Photo Gallery

A visual celebration of South Dakota's natural beauty from prairies to river bottoms. All photos are free to use with credit to SDACD.

Browse NRCS SD Photos

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