Updates in 2026:

• HCR6003 [LS] Recognizing the importance of conservation and restoration practices in addressing water shortages and forest fire mitigation in the Black Hills, and commending the organizations engaged in this work; A concurrent resolution recognizing the importance of conservation and restoration practices to address water shortages and forest fire mitigation in the Black Hills. The resolution explicitly notes that restoration practices, such as native vegetation restoration and stream rehabilitation, “improve soil health”.

Updates in 2025:

None

Updates in 2024:

• HB1033 [LS] Address the administration of State Conservation Commission functions by the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources; includes addition of “promote soil health principles and practices” under “providing for furthering the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water” – delivered to Governor on 1/30/2024, signed 2/6/2024
• SCR605 [LS] Affirming the value of grassland ecosystems and the importance of farmers and ranchers as managers; “resolved … that the grassland ecosystem of the Great Plains of North America can be part of the solution to improve water quality, support biodiversity, sequester carbon, maintain healthy soil, and provide habitat for wildlife, and that farmers and ranchers are crucial in conserving grassland ecosystems” – adopted by Senate 2/6/2024

Updates in 2023:

None

Updates in 2022:

• HB1316 [LS] Revise provisions regarding soil health in resource conservation and forestry and conservation districts – referred to interim committee

Updates in 2021:

None