Land, water and outdoor heritage concerns deserve attention in governor race

By: Brad Johnson

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: April 9, 2026

Words: 782

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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South Dakota doesn’t lack defining issues in the race for governor. Property taxes, economic growth and landowner rights dominate the debate — as they should.

Yet a far more urgent crisis is being ignored: the accelerating collapse of our land, water and outdoor heritage.

Wildlife habitat, water quality and public access form the bedrock of South Dakota’s economy, culture and quality of life. Ignore them, and we mortgage our children’s future for short-term convenience.

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