Big thank you to Dane Buysse and the West McLean SCD for sharing the Working Grassland Partnership II and Grassland Enhancement Pilot program in their winter newsletter--plus the Sakakawea PF chapter's grass seed and pollinator plot assistance program!

Taking the reins from Rick Nelson, Rick Warhurst became President at the ND Chapter of the Wildlife Society at their annual conference in February 2018.

The ND Chapter of the Wildlife Society selected Audubon Dakota Executive Director and ND Natural Resources Trust board member, Marshall Johnson, for the prestigious ND Habitat Award, recognizing his leadership in conservation enhancement across the state.

Badlands Conservation Alliance and the Wildlife Federation released the Keeping All the Pieces film to continue to raise awareness of the alarming and under-regulated rate of energy development in western North Dakota. Click for the link to BCA's website to watch the 15-minute film and see how you can get in the conversation...

The awards at the 83rd Annual Convention for the ND Wildlife Federation recognized a number of area sportsmen, conservation works, ranching and farming producers. Click for the press release and photos...

After a 31-year career with Ducks Unlimited, Rick's passionate advocacy for the protection of waterfowl and their habitat was honored this at the South Dakota State Convention by his induction into the Hall of Fame. In addition, he and his wife Bernie were honored for their Diamond Sponsorship of the organization's work.

Funding for the 2018 Small Grant Program was approved at our January Board meeting. Please see related information under the programs tab and feel free to share the flyer under this link...

Raylene Nickel writes about how diversifying plant communities has helped Darrell Oswald restore soil health.

Read about an important suggestion from Greg Page, a retiree from Cargill, about the critical need for the ag community to connect and assist in creating a balance with others outside their industry.

Rocky Bateman talks about his no-till style of farming.