Gov. Rhoden Expands Drought Mitigation Strategies
August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 18 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Rhoden Expands Drought Mitigation Strategies
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Over 90% percent of South Dakota is suffering from abnormally dry or moderate to extreme drought conditions.
Governor Rhoden previously signed EO 2025-03, which allows for the deployment of firefighting airplanes and helicopters to assist with fires within the Black Hills . . .
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Gov. Rhoden Expands Drought Mitigation Strategies
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Over 90% percent of South Dakota is suffering from abnormally dry or moderate to extreme drought conditions.
Governor Rhoden previously signed EO 2025-03, which allows for the deployment of firefighting airplanes and helicopters to assist with fires within the Black Hills . . .