Environmental
2023 Big Sioux River and Sustainability Summit
The annual Big Sioux River and Sustainability Summit will include a full day of talks that highlight important water and sustainability topics, practices, and initiatives applicable to the Big Sioux River watershed.
Earth Day Big Sioux River Cleanup
The annual Big Sioux River Greenway Cleanup is being held this year on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, from 10 am to noon. Volunteers can arrive at one of 7 different park locations to help pick up trash and keep it out of the river. More info below.
2023 Sustainable Community Grant
The City of Sioux Falls invites nonprofit organizations to apply for the Sustainable Community Grant, which provides the opportunity to engage in sustainability projects that help the City's Sustainability Program achieve its mission. Applications must be submitted by April 28, 2023.
2023 Stormwater Seminar
The Stormwater Seminar will take place at the Downtown Siouxland Library on Wednesday, March 1 following directly after the IRAB meeting and will run from 9am to 10am.
We strongly encourage contractors, developers, and consultants who assist with projects in Sioux Falls to attend as the topics covered will include updates about erosion, sediment control, and SD DANR issued stormwater discharge construction permits.
Storm Inlet Painting Project
Each year local artists design and paint art on the downtown storm drain inlets to boost awareness that water that moves through the storm drainage system goes directly into the Big Sioux River with little to no treatment.
Green Infrastructure Project
The City of Sioux Falls is implementing a green infrastructure project at properties in central Sioux Falls. Improvements will increase nature-based solutions for stormwater management, increase native plants and wildlife habitat, and provide community benefit and resilience.
