Special Session on Lakes Issue Gets Underway Today in Pierre
South Dakota lawmakers will be back in Pierre today (Monday) for a special session to debate a compromise on opening some lakes to more public […]
Non-meandered waters
Governor Calls Special Session to Deal with Non-Meandered Waters Issue
Governor Dennis Daugaard has called a special legislative session of the South Dakota legislature to consider legislation relating to public recreational use of non-meandered waters […]
Panel Approves Draft Bill That Would Re-Open Lakes
A South Dakota legislative panel has endorsed a set of rules for outdoor enthusiasts who want to use lakes on private land for recreation. The […]
GF&P Secretary Says “No Easy Fix” for Lakes Issue
A crowd of around 100 folks turned out Wednesday night at Lake Area Tech in Watertown to hear two hours of discussion on a water […]
Non-Meandered Waters Committee Could Vote On Bill Friday
A South Dakota legislative committee could vote on a possible bill this week that deals with private lands that have become lakes over the last […]
GF&P Official Says Better Communication Needed on Non-Meandered Waters Issue
Twenty five lakes in South Dakota are “off limits” to fishing until the Legislature decides what the appropriate the appropriate recreational uses are on those […]
Committee Examining Non-Meandered Waters Issue Meeting In Aberdeen This Week
The Regulation of Non–Meandered Waters Interim Study Committee will be gathering for their second in a series of meetings at Northern State University in Aberdeen […]
Legislative Committee Examining Non-Meandered Waters Issue Begins Work Today
An interim committee of the South Dakota legislature dealing with non-meandered waters will hold its first meeting in Pierre Thursday. The committee was authorized by […]
Rounds Says Action Needed on Water Access Issue
The argument over water access rights on private land is one being watched closely by U.S. Senator Mike Rounds. He’s familiar with the points being […]
Legislators to Take Closer Look at New Fishing Restrictions
Lawmakers are set to study how the use of publicly-owned bodies of water over privately-owned land should be regulated, an issue that has frustrated landowners […]