SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.

Climate Central’s analysis shows how much hotter parks are projected to get later this century.

Meet South Dakota’s climate change deniers.

South Dakota’s climate is already changing. In the past century, most of the state has warmed by 1-2 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainstorms are becoming more intense, and annual rainfall is increasing. In the future, South Dakota…

South Dakota’s climate is changing. In the past century, most of the state has warmed by one to two degrees (F). Rainstorms are becoming more intense, and annual rainfall is increasing. In the coming decades,…

Admittedly, the effects of climate change, a complex and intri- cate phenomenon, are difficult to predict with precision. Informed scientific and economic projections, however, allow us to see that South Dakota faces significant losses to…

The South Dakota Wildlife Action Plan assesses the health of South Dakota’s fish and wildlife and associated habitats, evaluates the problems they face, and outlines actions to help conserve them for the long term.

South Dakota has not developed a statewide adaptation plan. Other resources from the Adaptation Clearinghouse, which have been developed by the state and localities to help communities prepare for climate change, are highlighted below.