Welcome to the wide world of Natural Resources!
Whether your interests are in bird watching, small or large mammals, endangered species, hunting and sport fishing, plant-animal interactions, the ecology or environmental quality of habitats, or the conservation and management of our water and terrestrial resources, we have a home for you.
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From the Department Head
Our Department's overall mission is to conduct research, educate at all levels, and provide services and outreach that benefit South Dakotans and society as a whole. Our department addresses basic and applied research questions and approaches in: Ecology and Environmental Science, Rangeland Ecology and Management, and Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences.
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NRM Information
- Imagine 2023 Departmental Tactical Plan
- SDState Extension - iGrow
- Job Announcements on Facebook
- Oak Lake Field Station
- C.A. Taylor Herbarium (SDC)
- Native Plant Initiative
- Department Newsletter: Please contact the main office.
- Hobo Day 2018 Parade in Youtube
Fast Facts
(As of Fall 2018)
Number of Students, Undergraduate | 344 |
Number of Students, Graduate | 73 |
Number of Undergraduate Fields of Study | 5 |
Number of 2018–2019 Dept. Scholarship Recipients | 77 |
Faculty Members | 20 |
NRM Newsletter
Our most recent NRM Newsletter (2018 Fall/Winter Issue) is now available. If you are interested, please contact the NRM main office. We are happy to share!
Natural Resources Camp 2019
(July 22-26 at the Oak Lake Field Station, Astoria)
Register NR Camp now for your high school kids. Be ready for the summer!
*The South Dakota Lakes and Streams Association offers two $300.00 Registration Fees (1 female and 1 male campers). Contact to the NRM office for the Entry Form for a chance to win!