Rosebud Sioux Tribe

This project will work to build a relationship with the USFS to co-steward the Ironshell Flats National Grasslands by drafting a proper agreement to begin to plant trees, restore native wildlife, restore native grasses and other species all to provide clean water and healthy wildlife habitat.

This project along w/ future projects at Ghost Hawk Park will help create a family friendly a safe atmosphere to enjoy the outdoors and recreational activities. Providing our people with recreational activities such as camping, swimming, playground, frisbee golf, and a hiking trail will benefit everyone and healthy lifestyle.

This project will increase tribal environmental asset control on or near Native lands.

COVID-19 Response

The ultimate purpose is to provide a better service to our Tribal members and hunters. One area that is lacking currently, is our educational outreach mechanisms. These funds will also be used create more revenue generation opportunities for our Tribal wildlife program. One basic need is to provide maps of Tribal lands to be used by our Tribal hunters and hunting guides. These maps will provide Tribal land ownership, as well as hunting regulations and other educational information. The equipment purchases will aid in our field work activities, data collection/recording and native grassland/wildlife habitat restoration efforts.

The ultimate purpose is to create a management plan that outlines our current wildlife/habitat conditions, and also aligns our conservation efforts with the best management practices. Building up our current database (knowledge, GIS, new partnerships, etc.), is also a major component to this project. This improved database will be utilized to decide which management practice is best suited for a particular situation. We feel that in order to properly protect our resources, we need to first identify them. We will take a proactive approach to our management practices, rather than the reactive nature of our current management system.