South Dakota

Provides selected South Dakota resources from agencies and organizations with an interest in the prevention, control, or eradication of invasive species.

Spotlights

South Dakota GFP Seeking Comments on Draft Aquatic Invasive Species Strategic Plan
- Dec 13, 2022
- South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks.
- The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) is seeking comments on the draft "Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Strategic Plan." All individuals interested in AIS management in South Dakota have from now through December 31, 2022, to provide suggestions and comments on the revised plan in its current form. The draft AIS strategic plan can be found online at: https://gfp.sd.gov/management-plans/.
South Dakota Least Wanted - News and Updates
- South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks.
- Find news and updates relating to aquatic invasive species in South Dakota. Developed and managed by the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks

State Specific Threats

Clemson Officials Find, Destroy Yellow-legged Hornet Nests in Beaufort County
- Aug 16, 2024
- Clemson University.
- The Clemson University Department of Plant Industry destroyed the first secondary nests of the yellow-legged hornet this month in South Carolina near Hilton Head Island. Yellow-legged hornets were also detected in November 2023 in a trap in South Carolina.
Early Detection & Distribution Mapping System (EDDMapS) - Invasive Species Status Report by State
- University of Georgia. Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health.
- Includes invasive species by category for insects, diseases, plants, and animals.
  See also: Invasive Species Status Report by Congressional District
Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS) Database - Species Lists By State
- DOI. USGS. Wetland and Aquatic Research Center.
- Provides fact sheets, maps and collection information for aquatic vertebrates and invertebrates occurring outside of their native range.
Pest Tracker - Exotic Pest Detection By State
- USDA. APHIS. Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS). National Agricultural Pest Information System (NAPIS).
- Provides State pest detection contacts, recent state exotic pest news, links to state pest resources, and a list of state CAPS survey targets.
  See also: Pest List for information and maps, and CAPS Resource and Collaboration Site, includes National Priority Pest List.

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Federal Government

Black Hills National Forest - Invasive Species, Noxious Weeds & Aquatic Nuisance
- USDA. Forest Service.
- There are 21 major species of noxious weeds (invasive) on the Black Hills National Forest in western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming.

State and Local Government

Diseases - West Nile Virus
- South Dakota Department of Health.
Forest Health in South Dakota
- South Dakota Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources.
Plant Protection and Invasive Species
- South Dakota Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources.
South Dakota Least Wanted
- South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks.
Weed & Pest Control
- South Dakota Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources.