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We are water quality, and we're cleaning up the Big Sioux River Watershed one best management practice at a time. Follow us for everything Big Sioux!

10/15/2026

💧🌊 What is a tributary, and why does it matter?

A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger stream or river. Even though they may be smaller, tributaries play a BIG role in the health of our waterways! 🌱

🌧️ Carry Water: Tributaries collect water from rainfall and runoff, helping supply water to larger rivers.

💙 Impact Water Quality: The water flowing through tributaries affects the quality of the larger rivers they feed into.

🌎 Connect the Watershed: Tributaries link different parts of a watershed, carrying water from surrounding land into larger waterways.

The Big Sioux River has many tributaries that help keep our watershed connected! What happens in smaller streams can affect the health of the entire river, which is why protecting every part of our watershed matters. 💧

10/14/2026

🐄💧 How does an Animal Waste Management System help protect water quality?

Proper animal waste management is important for both agriculture and our waterways! 🌱 Collecting and managing manure helps reduce runoff, protect water quality, and keep valuable nutrients available for beneficial use.

🚜 Collect and Manage Animal Waste: Keeps manure contained and allows for proper handling and storage.

💧 Reduce Runoff: Helps prevent manure and nutrients from washing away during rain events.

🌱 Put Nutrients to Good Use: Manure can provide valuable nutrients for crops when applied properly.

🌧️ Protect Our Waterways: Reduces the risk of animal waste and excess nutrients entering nearby streams and rivers.

Managing animal waste responsibly benefits producers, the land, and the Big Sioux River watershed! 💙

10/13/2026

🌿💧 What does a healthy streambank look like?

A healthy streambank does more than look beautiful! It helps protect water quality and provides important benefits for the entire watershed. 🌱

🌾 Provides Habitat: Grasses, shrubs, and trees offer food and shelter for wildlife.

🌳 Provides Shade: Trees and vegetation help keep water temperatures cooler for fish and other aquatic life.

💧 Natural Water Movement: A healthy stream allows water to flow naturally, supporting a balanced ecosystem.

🌱 Vegetation and Stable Soil: Plant roots help hold soil in place, reduce erosion, and limit sediment from entering the water.

Together, these natural features help keep our waterways healthy! 💙 Protecting streambanks helps improve water quality and supports the health of the entire Big Sioux River watershed.

10/08/2026

🌱 Cover crops do more than cover the ground—they help connect healthy soil to healthy water! 💧

Cover crops can help reduce erosion and runoff, keep valuable nutrients on the field, improve soil health, and support the organisms living in the soil. By keeping the soil covered between cash crops, they can help protect the land from wind and water erosion while improving the soil’s ability to hold and filter water.

🌾 Healthy soil → healthy crops → healthy water

Small changes in how we manage our fields can make a big difference for the entire watershed and help protect the Big Sioux River. 💙

10/07/2026

🌱 Native grasses are more than just plants—they’re an important part of protecting our water! 💧

Native grasses have deep root systems that help improve soil health, increase water infiltration, and reduce runoff and erosion. They’re also adapted to local conditions, making them a great choice for supporting healthy landscapes while providing valuable habitat for wildlife. 🐦🦋

By helping keep soil in place and slowing down runoff, native grasses can also help protect our streams and rivers—including the Big Sioux River! 💙

🌾 Healthy grasses = Healthier soil = Cleaner water

10/06/2026

🌱💧 Your lawn can help protect the river!

Our yards are part of the watershed, which means the choices we make at home can impact the water around us. When rain falls, it can pick up excess fertilizer, soil, and other pollutants and carry them into storm drains, streams, and eventually the Big Sioux River.

Here are a few simple ways you can help:

🌿 Don’t over-fertilize – More fertilizer doesn’t always mean a healthier lawn. Use only what your lawn needs to help prevent excess nutrients from washing away.
🌧️ Watch the weather – Avoid applying fertilizer right before a rainstorm so it has time to stay where it belongs.
🍃 Leave grass clippings – Clippings can naturally return nutrients to your lawn instead of being washed away.
🌱 Keep soil covered – Healthy grass and plants help hold soil in place and reduce erosion.
💦 Let rain soak in – Give rainwater a chance to soak into your lawn instead of running off into streets and storm drains.

Small changes in your yard can make a big difference for our watershed! 💙🌎

10/01/2026

🌧️🌸 Let Your Garden Do the Work!

Rain gardens are more than just a beautiful addition to your yard—they’re a natural way to help manage stormwater. 🌱💧

By capturing rainfall where it lands, rain gardens can:
💦 Slow down runoff
🌿 Filter pollutants
🌎 Reduce erosion
🐝 Provide habitat for pollinators

A little landscaping can go a long way toward protecting our waterways. Healthy yards can help create healthy rivers! 💙

09/30/2026

🌱💧 5 Ways Agriculture Can Improve Water Quality! 🌽

Farmers play an important role in protecting the health of our waterways. Simple conservation practices can help reduce erosion, improve soil health, and keep nutrients and sediment out of our rivers and streams.

🌱 Plant cover crops
🌾 Use terraces
🐄 Manage livestock near waterways
🌿 Protect riparian areas
🚜 Reduce tillage or use no-till

Every conservation practice makes a difference! Working together, we can support healthy soils, productive farms, and cleaner water throughout the Big Sioux River Watershed. 💙

09/29/2026

🏡💧 What can YOU do for water quality at home?

Small changes around your home can make a big difference for the health of our local waterways! 🌱💦 From planting a rain garden to picking up pet waste, every action helps reduce pollutants and keep our water clean.

Here are a few ways you can help:
🌧️ Plant a rain garden
🐾 Pick up pet waste
🍂 Dispose of yard waste properly
💊 Properly dispose of medical waste
🚗 Wash your car responsibly
🧪 Limit chemical applications
🌿 Plant more native plants

Clean water starts with all of us! 💙

09/12/2026

🌿💦 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🎉

Conservation in the City is happening TODAY from 11 AM–2 PM at Lloyd Landing! 🏙️🌎

Come join us for a fun afternoon and learn how small actions can make a BIG difference for our community and the Big Sioux River. 💙🌊

📍 Lloyd Landing
⏰ 11 AM–2 PM
🌱 Come learn. Come explore. Come celebrate conservation!

We’ll see you there! 👋💦

Address

2408 E Benson Road
Sioux Falls, SD
57104

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16052511355

Website

http://bigsiouxriver.com/

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