South Dakota Resource Concerns

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

If you’re not sure what conservation issue you’re dealing with, the South Dakota Resource Concerns website can help. It provides explanations and photos of common issues affecting soil, water, air, plants, animals, and energy.


South Dakota Association of Conservation Districts

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Understanding your resource concern is the first step toward finding the right conservation help. The South Dakota Resource Concerns website gives you a clear overview of the issues NRCS and local conservation districts work on. Each section includes descriptions and photo examples of problems like soil erosion, water quality impacts, plant health issues, wildlife habitat loss, and energy use.

By using this tool, you can identify what concerns are present on your land or in your community and then connect with the programs, services, or partners best suited to address them.