Perkins County Community Wildfire Protection Plan:
The Tatanka Resource Conservation & Development Council in collaboration with federal and state agencies, and local partners developed a community wildfire protection strategy.  This includes a Community Wildfire Protection Plan, A Preattack Plan Map Book, and a Wildfire Brochure enabling the public to prepare and protect their community from wildfire..................more 

Cottonwood Re-Establishment:
 
A drastic reduction of natural occurring woody vegetation regeneration has been observed in Western South Dakota.  Aging stands have left many areas with only a few mature trees in poor health.  This programs is very popular among the landowners in Northwest South Dakota as we are wrapping up our third phase.  This program involved planting native cottonwoods along with other native woody vegetation to enhance and re-establish fragile riparian areas...................more

Earl D. Locken Memorial Park:
In 2002, two lots were donated to the Town of Isabel by Ruby Lee Locken, widow of Earl D. Locken, for a park.  The Town Board and Community members joined together to develop it.  In 2005, the Town Board contacted the Tatanka RC&D office for assistance on further improvements..............more

McIntosh City Park Playground Equipment:
A group of concerned parents, teachers, and local volunteers formed a committee aimed at providing a safe environment for their children to play.  The group's main goals were to develop a child's ability to explore new potentials, develop new friendships and to accept new challenges....................more

Boss Up Rancher Workshop: 
Approximately 50 ranchers and agency personnel attended the “Boss Up Rancher Workshop” held at the Bart Carmichael Ranch September 23-24, 2009. The workshop presenter was certified holistic educator, Wayne Berry. Wayne is a life-long livestock producer and retired professor at Williston State College...............more

Bison Medical Clinic:
In late 2001, a committee formed to promote a new medical clinic in Bison, SD. Their clinic was old, overcrowded, had a leaky roof, lacked privacy and windows, had no room for sinks, x-ray machine, and other needed equipment.  The committee planned the size, layout, and came up with a cost estimate of $240,000.............more

Harding County Truck Scale:
The Harding County Truck Scale was first proposed to the Harding County Stockgrowers in 1993, but it wasn’t until 2003 that it became a reality.  Ranchers in the area had to travel about 45 miles to the nearest scale to weigh cattle, sheep, hay, and grain. They would spend 2 hours on the road using more fuel as well as extra wear and tear on trucks and highways to simply weigh their products.................more