Robert Streeter: International advocate for wildlife conservation
Robert Streeter, a 1963 wildlife conservation alum from near Madison, South Dakota, has left an impactful and lasting mark on the conservation and management of wetlands and wildlife across North America through his 30-plus year career with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Ducks Unlimited.
Restoring the river otter
In the late 1990s, the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe reintroduced approximately 35 river otters into the Big Sioux River. Otters, which at one time could be found throughout the Upper Midwest, had become nearly extinct in South Dakota due to habitat loss, pollution and unregulated harvest. Following a successful reintroduction, the otters began to repopulate the rivers of eastern South Dakota.
SDSU researchers investigating conservation solutions for pinyon jays
A bird that once flourished throughout the Western United States is falling victim to population decline. Two South Dakota State University researchers are currently working on a project to identify what conservation efforts are needed to preserve this iconic blue bird of the West.
SDSU faculty recognized for excellence
The annual South Dakota State University Celebration of Faculty Excellence recognized 25 faculty members, researchers and scientists Tuesday. The event honors faculty members in the university's colleges for outstanding research, teaching and service.