Rivers, Lakes and Waterways

As the weather gets colder, changes are being made to the flow levels at Gavins Point Dam. But officials say it’s nothing to worry about this year.

A group of conservationists from multiple organizations are wading out into the deceptively deep Rapid Creek, on the hunt for something. Today though, it isn’t the elusive Black Hills brown trout.

The Friends of the Big Sioux River joins us to dive into their water testing results. We learn how the river's health is improving but you should wait to go for a dip.

The survey provides a foundation for targeting work to better implement water resource initiatives and activities across the state.

A water quality advocacy group said although the state’s high precipitation this spring is good to combat drought, it is also having a negative impact on the Big Sioux River.

A Mitchell city council member is raising questions about the city vote that narrowly approved $25 million plan to clean up Lake Mitchell.

An advisory panel to the Black Hills National Forest Service is recommending the agency remove the Mitchell Lake dam near Hill City.

The idea to create Wagner Lake came in 1933. A dam, spillway, and bridge were built as part of a WPA project. Today, it's a beautiful place for families to rest, picnic, and fish.

Travis Entenman, director of Friends of the Big Sioux River, joins us for Earth Day. We dive into the small improvements community members and South Dakota legislators are making.

The Black Hills National Forest is seeking input on what to do with a nearly 90-year-old dam in Spring Creek just east of Hill City.