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Steven M. Pirner, P.E., Department Secretary
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South Dakota Water Well Completion Reports now available onlineHearing in Spearfish Cancelled
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced today that a contested case hearing in the matter of a request from the city of Spearfish for Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification has been cancelled. The contested case hearing, scheduled for 10 a.m. MDT on Thursday, July 29, at the Spearfish City Hall, was to have heard testimony regarding the city of Spearfish’s application for a generating license for the Spearfish Hydroelectric Plant from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The Spearfish Hydroelectric Project is an existing hydroelectric plant located on Spearfish Creek in Lawrence County and operated by the City of Spearfish.
The City of Spearfish withdrew its 401 Water Quality Certification request by letter dated July 23, 2010. Instead of holding a contested case hearing, DENR staff will be on hand Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Spearfish City Hall to answer questions regarding the procedural status of the Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification request from the city of Spearfish.
For more information, visit http://denr.sd.gov/des/sw/PNSpearfish401cert.aspx.
Angostura Reservoir Spills
Recent rainfall amounts of up to 5 inches in Hat Creek and Horsehead Drainage have produced significant runoff filling Angostura Reservoir for the first time in the last decade.
The Bureau of Reclamation has opened the gates on the dam to release excess water (see picture below). The last time Angostura spilled was during the spring and summer of 2000.
Gov. RoundsAnnounces More Than $15.2 Million for Environmental Projects
Gov. Mike Rounds says the state Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved more than $15.2 million in grants and loans for drinking water, wastewater, storm water, solid waste, and recycling projects when the board met June 24-25 in Pierre.
“Making grant and loan funds available for these projects will result in better drinking water, other improved utility services for residents and enhanced protection of the environment,” the Governor said.
