Rivers, Lakes and Waterways

After many years and much local debate - Lake Mitchell is set to be drained and cleaned later this year.

The state Department of Health issues a couple advisories following a sampling program designed to assess the safety of fish consumption.

Due to water levels in Pactola Reservoir, the City of Rapid City is implementing water restrictions a month early — starting May 1. It’s the first time in over 15 years the city has extended water conservation efforts.

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks is looking to remove sediment and debris from McCook Lake following a major flood.

Runoff on the Missouri River Basin remains below average.

A West River nonprofit is closer to securing water rights for a proposed pipeline to bring Missouri River water to the region. Because of the size of the request, state lawmakers must approve it.

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.