South Dakota Wetlands Under Threat | Pierre News

The Trump administration is rolling out sweeping changes that could strip federal protections from vital wetlands and streams across South Dakota, threatening waterfowl habitats, flood control, and the state’s $1.4 billion outdoor economy. Proposals aim to shrink Clean Water Act coverage to only year-round, continuously connected waters—and lock in outdated, error-prone maps for the Swampbuster program, risking further environmental harm. With public comment periods open, Senators John Thune and Mike Rounds face a critical test: will they defend the conservation values they publicly champion—or let these rules erode South Dakota’s natural heritage? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://southdakotasearchlight.com/2026/09/14/threats-to-our-outdoor-way-of-life-present-a-test-for-south-dakotas-us-senators/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7fc1cb360a16a335 Report issues to [email protected].