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2025
November 29, 2025 - “South Dakota wetlands are under threat from the EPA’s rollback” South Dakota Searchlight
October 31, 2025 - “Friends of the Big Sioux River completes clean-up season” Dakota News Now
October 15, 2025 - “Friends of the Big Sioux River Floating Islands” SDSU Extension
September 19, 2025 - “Downtown breweries join forces to create a special beer” Keloland News
September 17, 2025 - “Friends of the Big Sioux River to host first River Revival Gala in Sioux Falls” Argus Leader
September 16, 2025 - “A celebration along the banks of the Big Sioux River” Keloland News
September 15, 2025 - “Refreshed approach to downtown Riverfest includes new attractions, focus on river” Pigeon 605
September 11, 2025 - “Conservation in the City event happening Saturday in Sioux Falls” Dakota News Now
August 14, 2025 - “Friends of the Big Sioux River to host first annual fundraising gala” Dakota News Now
July 26, 2025 - “‘We love our environment’: Cleaning the Big Sioux River” Keloland News
July 26, 2025 - “Organizations get together to help clean Big Sioux River” Dakota News Now
June 17, 2025 - “Sustainability project you can see at a SF park” Keloland News
June 9, 2025 - “Floating islands take shape at Covell Lake with new sustainability effort” Pigeon 605
June 6, 2025 - “How floating habitats will help water quality” Sioux Falls Simplified
June 6, 2025 - “Floating island habitats making Sioux Falls more sustainable” Dakota News Now
May 23, 2025 - “Downtown Sioux Falls Inc. announces annual awards” SiouxFalls.Business
April 30, 2025 - “Making an Impact: Earth Day 2025” 3BL CSRwire
April 26, 2025 - “Hundreds of volunteers tackle annual clean up of Big Sioux River” Dakota News Now
April 22, 2025 - “Cleaning up the Big Sioux River” Keloland News
April 21, 2025 - “At least $134 million in federal money for conservation across South Dakota still in limbo” South Dakota Searchlight
April 18, 2025 - “Friends of the Big Sioux hosts Earth Day celebration at Great Bear” Dakota News Now
April 17, 2025 - “Millions spent to keep manure out of Big Sioux River paying off, speaker says” South Dakota Searchlight
April 12, 2025 - “South Dakota State partnering with city of Sioux Falls for Big Sioux River Summit” Argus Leader
March 31, 2025 - “MarketBeat's Q1 2025 Community Impact Includes 12 Grant Recipients” MarketBeat
March 26, 2025 - “How playful otters inspired expansion of city’s Big Sioux Stewardship Summit” Pigeon 605
2026
September 25, 2026 - “River Revival fundraiser contributes to Big Sioux River restoration” Dakota News Now
September 21, 2026 - “River Revival event to raise funds for Friends of the Big Sioux River” Sioux Falls Business
September 1, 2026 - “Coming Together: Cascades of the Big Sioux River” 605 Magazine
August 3, 2026 - “How city funding supports sustainability efforts across Sioux Falls” Pigeon 605
July 2, 2026 - “Four local nonprofits receive 2026 Sustainable Community Grants” Dakota News Now
July 1, 2026 - “City Announces 2026 Sustainable Community Grant Recipients” City of Sioux Falls
June 24, 2026 - “From small beginnings, Friends of Big Sioux matures into bigger player in area water quality” Pigeon 605
May 17, 2026 - “Praise for simplicity, concern about brevity greet new format for South Dakota water quality report” South Dakota Searchlight
April 25, 2026 - “Volunteers clear debris during Big Sioux River cleanup” Keloland News
April 25, 2026 - “City, partners host 11th annual Big Sioux River Cleanup” Dakota News Now
April 20, 2026 - “Beer straight from the Big Sioux River” Keloland News
April 15, 2026 - “11th annual Big Sioux River cleanup needs volunteers” Keloland News
April 15, 2026 - “11th annual Big Sioux River cleanup taking place April 25” Dakota News Now
March 30, 2026 - “MarketBeat’s Q1 2026 Giving Backs 12 Community Initiatives Across Sioux Falls” MarketBeat
February 25, 2026 - “What Smithfield's move could mean for environment, economy” South Dakota News Watch
February 24, 2026 - “What Smithfield’s move could mean for the Big Sioux River” Dakota News Now
February 19, 2026 - “Friends of the Big Sioux see benefits to Smithfield’s move” Keloland News
2023
December 21, 2023 - “Special release coffee available for sale at Morrie’s Steakhouse” Sioux Falls Business
December 4, 2023 - “New threat to Big Sioux River among other sustainability focuses” Pigeon 605
November 28, 2023 - “Climate change makes farm bill conservation programs crucial” South Dakota Searchlight
November 25, 2023 - “VIEWPOINT: Arm South Dakota farmers with conservation tools” The Dakota Scout
November 24, 2023 - “State’s $3 million Big Sioux cleanup project is slow to catch on” South Dakota Searchlight
November 10, 2023 - “Less rain results in a cleaner Big Sioux River, report says” South Dakota Searchlight
October 17, 2023 - “The Bancorp Pledges $1 Million Donation Toward Watershed Conservation” The Bancorp Bank
August 2, 2023 - “Big Sioux River water quality improves with less rainfall” SDPB Radio
July 22, 2023 - “Advocating for the Big Sioux River; Eye on KELOLAND” Keloland News
June 18, 2023 - “Supreme Court wetlands decision has SD water advocates worried” South Dakota Searchlight
June 14, 2023 - “2023 Sustainable Community Grant Awarded to Friends of the Big Sioux River” City of Sioux Falls
May 30, 2023 - “Should I swim in a South Dakota lake or river?” Keloland News
May 25, 2023 - “Eat the South Dakota fish, but maybe not too much of some” Keloland News
April 25, 2023 - “Transforming river water into craft beer” Keloland News
April 25, 2023 - “Big Sioux River watershed may soon see improved water quality, enhanced wildlife habitat and sporting opportunities” The South Dakota Standard
April 21, 2023 - “Get smart about water quality with Travis Entenman” Sioux Falls Simplified
April 21, 2023 - “Snow can make dirty water in Big Sioux” Keloland News
April 20, 2023 - “Friends of the Big Sioux River hosts Earth Day river clean-up” SDPB Radio
April 19, 2023 - “Helping to Restore the Big Sioux River” Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation
April 18, 2023 - “Big Sioux River Greenway Cleanup Returns Saturday” City of Sioux Falls
April 18, 2023 - “‘Big Sioux River Greenway Cleanup’ coming Saturday” Keloland News
April 18, 2023 - “WOTUS whiplash hurts South Dakota farmers, but blocked rule could hurt Big Sioux River” Argus Leader
February 16, 2023 - “Big Sioux Film Festival tonight at the State Theatre” Dakota News Now
February 14, 2023 - “A film festival to help clean up the Big Sioux River” Keloland News
2024
December 11, 2024 - “Weak protections for SD wetlands could lead to more flood damage” Public News Service
October 5, 2024 - “Volunteer support for Big Sioux River cleanup” Keloland News
October 4, 2024 - “You can help clean the Big Sioux this weekend” Keloland News
September 30, 2024 - “Rethinking our relationship with water” SDPB Radio
September 9, 2024 - “New report identifies pollution reductions needed to clean up segment of Big Sioux River” South Dakota Searchlight
August 15, 2024 - “Summer water quality report shows impacts of Big Sioux River flooding” SDPB Radio
August 13, 2024 - “Downtown Riverfest returns to roots” Keloland News
July 19, 2024 - “Is the Big Sioux dirtier than the Seine in Paris?” Keloland News
June 19, 2024 - “Report: Precipitation increasing E. Coli levels in Big Sioux River” SDPB Radio
May 8, 2024 - “Most SD surface waters fall below state quality standards” Greater Dakota News Service
April 25, 2024 - “Reviving the River” Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation
April 22, 2024 - “Celebrate the Big Sioux River this Earth Day” SDPB Radio
April 20, 2024 - “Residents celebrate Earth Day with cleanup project along the Big Sioux River” Dakota News Now
April 20, 2024 - “Inside KELOLAND: Earth Day & Arbor Day” Keloland News
April 19, 2024 - “From river cleanups to the Big Sioux Brew, here's how Sioux Falls is celebrating Earth Day” Argus Leader
April 16, 2024 - “Brewing beer with Big Sioux River surface water” Keloland News
April 14, 2024 - “Big Sioux River Clean-up happening next weekend” Dakota News Now
April 11, 2024 - “Sioux Falls growth forces question: Can Smithfield and Big Sioux River co-exist?” South Dakota News Watch
April 3, 2024 - “Poor water quality but progress, watershed reps say” Keloland News
February 6, 2024 - “Third annual Big Sioux Film Festival benefits Friends of the Big Sioux River” Dakota News Now
2022
December 16, 2022 - “Rare Geisha coffee available in limited quantities just in time for Christmas” Sioux Falls Business
December 8, 2022 - “What you may have missed at this week's sustainability summit” Sioux Falls Simplified
December 5, 2022 - “Efforts grow to improve Big Sioux River water quality” Pigeon605
December 1, 2022 - “Advocate: Sioux Falls likely to increase use of Big Sioux surface water” SDPB Radio
November 15, 2022 - “Water quality group gives Big Sioux River an ‘ F’ grade over E. coli contamination” South Dakota Searchlight
September 13, 2022 - “There are worrisome nitrate levels in the Rock River, a tributary of the Big Sioux River in South Dakota.” The South Dakota Standard
August 25, 2022 - “Massive amounts of E. coli found in water sample after record-breaking rainfall” SDPB Radio
August 23, 2022 - “How you can help lessen pollution in the Big Sioux River” Sioux Falls Simplified
July 13, 2022 - “Importance of testing bodies of water” Dakota News Now
April 23, 2022 - “Big Sioux River clean-up event in Sioux Falls” Dakota News Now
April 19, 2022 - “Making beer and raising awareness with river water” KELO
March 8, 2022 - “In The Moment: The final week of session, and a Native rock trio from the Badlands” SDPB Radio
February 22, 2022 - “Big Sioux Film Festival this Thursday” Dakota News Now
February 10, 2022 - “Big Sioux Film Festival set for end of February” Dakota News Now
2021
November 24, 2021 - “Big Sioux River watershed gets an ‘F’ grade for E. coli testing as organization releases 2021 water testing results” KELO
September 25, 2021 - “City of Sioux Falls host Big Sioux River Greenway Cleanup” Dakota News Now
August 21, 2021 - “DTSF hosts 8th annual Downtown Riverfest” Dakota News
August 6, 2021 - “In The Moment: How The Drought Is Transforming The Big Sioux River” SDPB Radio
April 24, 2021 – “Local businesses team up to clean the Big Sioux River” Dakota News Now
April 22, 2021 – “Volunteers needed to clean-up the Big Sioux River this Saturday” KELO
April 22, 2021 – “Volunteers needed for river cleanup” Moody County Enterprise
April 20, 2021 – “Celebrate Earth Day by drinking Big Sioux River water (safely)” Sioux Falls Simplified
April 19, 2021 – “New craft beer contains river water” KELO
April 16, 2021 – “Remedy Brewing Company uses Big Sioux River water in its new craft beer. Here's how it works” Argus Leader
January 22, 2021 - “Who will watch over the pigs and land if state ag department and natural resources agency merge?” Keloland
2020
September 2, 2020 - “Concerns arise over merger of S.D. agricultural and environmental agencies” SD News Watch
August 21, 2020 - “Thank you for Green Living section” Argus Leader Opinion
August 17, 2020 - “Rick Knobe remembers that people worked together to create the Sioux River Greenway — and there is more to do!” The South Dakota Standard
August 2, 2020 - “Volunteers clean up debris around Big Sioux River” Watertown Public Opinion
July 24, 2020 - “Dirty water in South Dakota” Keloland