Threats to our outdoor way of life present a test for South Dakota’s US senators

By: Brad Johnson

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: September 14, 2026

Words: 844

Last Updated: 3 days, 18 hours ago

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The Trump administration is moving on two fronts to weaken protection for South Dakota’s wetlands and streams.

One proposal could remove most seasonal streams and wetlands from the Clean Water Act. The other could permanently certify old and potentially inaccurate maps associated with the Swampbuster program, which is supposed to discourage farmers from converting wetlands to cropland.

Together, they threaten prairie potholes, waterfowl, fishing, flood protection and South Dakota’s outdoor economy. They also present …

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