08-26-2004, 12:39 AM
[size 2]PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota residents will have an opportunity to shape the future of this state’s wildlife resources at a series of regional meetings to be held Sept. 13-16.[/size]
[size 2]The Department of Game, Fish and Parks is hosting the meetings to allow citizens the chance to voice their opinion on issues and ideas that will shape the future of South Dakota’s fish and wildlife legacy.[/size]
[size 2]Game, Fish and Parks is spearheading an ambitious effort called the South Dakota Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan. A variety of wildlife community members, including government agencies, agricultural interests, conservation and sportsmen’s groups and other South Dakotans committed to wildlife conservation are designing the comprehensive plan. [/size]
[size 2]The result will address the needs of all fish and wildlife using a habitat approach[#ff0000]. [/#ff0000]Special attention will be given to South Dakota’s rarest species.[/size]
[size 2]Collecting public input is considered one of the most important parts of this planning process.[/size]
[size 2]“This is an incredible opportunity for South Dakota to make great strides in fish and wildlife management and to keep species from becoming endangered,” said GFP Division of Wildlife Director Doug Hansen. “We can use this program proactively to assure that our children and grandchildren enjoy all the great things South Dakota has to offer to hunters, anglers, birdwatchers or simply people who enjoy being outdoors.”[/size]
[size 2]Open houses will be held in Rapid City, Oacoma, Sioux Falls and Watertown during the week of Sept. 13-16. Anyone with an interest in wildlife is invited to attend and participate. The meeting schedule is:[/size] [ul] [li][size 2]Sept. 13-Rapid City 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Peace Officer’s Association Building. [/size] [li][size 2]Sept. 14-Oacoma 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Oacoma Community Center at I-90 exit 260. [/size] [li][size 2]Sept. 15-Watertown 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Ramkota Hotel off of I-29.[/size] [li][size 2]Sept. 16-Sioux Falls 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel, I-29 and 41st Street, exit 77.[/size] [/li][/ul]
[size 2]All 50 states are creating similar comprehensive wildlife plans. When fit together, they will show the current state of America's wildlife and identify actions needed to keep fish and wildlife populations healthy. [/size]
[size 2]People can also express your thoughts and ideas about the planning process on-line at [#0000ff]<http://dynamicsolutionsgroup.com/SD/public_webform.htm>[/#0000ff].[/size]
[size 2]More information about the Wildlife Diversity Program can be found online at: [#0000ff]www.sdgfp.info/Wildlife/Diversity/index.htm <http://www.sdgfp.info/Wildlife/Diversity/index.htm>[/#0000ff], and more information about these meetings can be found at [#0000ff]www.dynamicsolutionsgroup.com/SD/meetings <http://www.dynamicsolutionsgroup.com/SD/meetings>[/#0000ff].[/size]
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[size 2]The Department of Game, Fish and Parks is hosting the meetings to allow citizens the chance to voice their opinion on issues and ideas that will shape the future of South Dakota’s fish and wildlife legacy.[/size]
[size 2]Game, Fish and Parks is spearheading an ambitious effort called the South Dakota Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan. A variety of wildlife community members, including government agencies, agricultural interests, conservation and sportsmen’s groups and other South Dakotans committed to wildlife conservation are designing the comprehensive plan. [/size]
[size 2]The result will address the needs of all fish and wildlife using a habitat approach[#ff0000]. [/#ff0000]Special attention will be given to South Dakota’s rarest species.[/size]
[size 2]Collecting public input is considered one of the most important parts of this planning process.[/size]
[size 2]“This is an incredible opportunity for South Dakota to make great strides in fish and wildlife management and to keep species from becoming endangered,” said GFP Division of Wildlife Director Doug Hansen. “We can use this program proactively to assure that our children and grandchildren enjoy all the great things South Dakota has to offer to hunters, anglers, birdwatchers or simply people who enjoy being outdoors.”[/size]
[size 2]Open houses will be held in Rapid City, Oacoma, Sioux Falls and Watertown during the week of Sept. 13-16. Anyone with an interest in wildlife is invited to attend and participate. The meeting schedule is:[/size] [ul] [li][size 2]Sept. 13-Rapid City 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Peace Officer’s Association Building. [/size] [li][size 2]Sept. 14-Oacoma 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Oacoma Community Center at I-90 exit 260. [/size] [li][size 2]Sept. 15-Watertown 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Ramkota Hotel off of I-29.[/size] [li][size 2]Sept. 16-Sioux Falls 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel, I-29 and 41st Street, exit 77.[/size] [/li][/ul]
[size 2]All 50 states are creating similar comprehensive wildlife plans. When fit together, they will show the current state of America's wildlife and identify actions needed to keep fish and wildlife populations healthy. [/size]
[size 2]People can also express your thoughts and ideas about the planning process on-line at [#0000ff]<http://dynamicsolutionsgroup.com/SD/public_webform.htm>[/#0000ff].[/size]
[size 2]More information about the Wildlife Diversity Program can be found online at: [#0000ff]www.sdgfp.info/Wildlife/Diversity/index.htm <http://www.sdgfp.info/Wildlife/Diversity/index.htm>[/#0000ff], and more information about these meetings can be found at [#0000ff]www.dynamicsolutionsgroup.com/SD/meetings <http://www.dynamicsolutionsgroup.com/SD/meetings>[/#0000ff].[/size]
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