<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[South Dakota Green Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The South Dakota Green Project is a grassroots movement working to mobilize South Dakotans to take action to address the climate crisis. ]]></description><link>https://www.southdakotagreenproject.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 07:38:02 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.southdakotagreenproject.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Excerpt - Cascades of the Big Sioux River]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following is an excerpt from Peter Carrels’ new book about the falls in Sioux Falls, titled, Cascades of the Big Sioux River. This excerpt describes the impact of a young mayor named Rick Knobe on the Big Sioux River in Sioux Falls. Mentioned in this excerpt is Hazel O’Connor, an early and highly successful activist advocating for Falls Park. Also mentioned is the organization called RISE, an acronym for River Improvement Society, a local non-profit that pushed the city in the late 1960s...]]></description><link>https://www.southdakotagreenproject.org/post/excerpt-cascades-of-the-big-sioux-river</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6973d2d9ad10a02858b67452</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:07:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80df43_03092a43f5df4fb681dd0506dc921e96~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sdgreenproject</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[September Notes:                           Launch of We the People SD ]]></title><description><![CDATA[We begin the September 2025 Notes From the Chair with reference to an editorial published in the magazine Nature on September 10th....]]></description><link>https://www.southdakotagreenproject.org/post/launch-of-we-the-people-sd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6973d2d9ad10a02858b6743c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:32:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80df43_080f49a8a2b243a3a85cc35485339cb1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_320,h_227,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sdgreenproject</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[July Notes From the Chair: Impacts of the OBBBA and Organization Update. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greetings to friends, colleagues, and partners! These Notes will provide important updates on two important issues: first, a summary of...]]></description><link>https://www.southdakotagreenproject.org/post/july-notes-from-the-chair-impacts-of-the-obbba-and-organization-update</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6973d2d9ad10a02858b67441</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 13:33:36 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>sdgreenproject</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climate Change and Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 12, 2025: Notes from the Chair - June 2025 In keeping with the decision made by the SoDak 350 Board of Directors to focus, at least...]]></description><link>https://www.southdakotagreenproject.org/post/climate-change-and-health</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6973d2d9ad10a02858b67448</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80df43_e4a4d2bd32e8442daa31eb2a7f308c37~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_910,h_688,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sdgreenproject</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes From The SoDak 350 Board of Directors : Organization Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[The May "Notes" are not from the Chair but rather from the entire Board of Directors of SoDak 350. We are taking this unusual step...]]></description><link>https://www.southdakotagreenproject.org/post/notes-from-the-sodak-350-board-of-directors-organization-update</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6973d2d9ad10a02858b6743b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 16:20:38 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>sdgreenproject</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renewable Energy and Economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed. If people all over the...]]></description><link>https://www.southdakotagreenproject.org/post/renewable-energy-and-economy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6973d2d9ad10a02858b6743d</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2025 23:46:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80df43_eba9896985de497c8f1770d83c565486~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_734,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sdgreenproject</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How can buying local help fight climate change?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Similar to investing in renewable energy, improving waste management, and using sustainable modes of transportation, purchasing local...]]></description><link>https://www.southdakotagreenproject.org/post/how-can-buying-local-help-fight-climate-change</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6973d2d9ad10a02858b67442</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2025 03:08:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c3a494aa863547269fc920e7f16fa473.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sdgreenproject</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climate and National Security ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed. If people all over the...]]></description><link>https://www.southdakotagreenproject.org/post/climate-and-national-security</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6973d2d9ad10a02858b6744b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:39:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80df43_fc2627345ed046adba4777e6c4399e2e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sdgreenproject</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climate News and Next Steps Since January 20th]]></title><description><![CDATA[This blog post is the full length Notes from the Chair new sletter piece from Michael Heisler .  The following comments are mine alone...]]></description><link>https://www.southdakotagreenproject.org/post/climate-news-and-next-steps-since-january-20th</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6973d2d9ad10a02858b6743a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:29:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_d25a1227d9b544e790b42aab8fc7982d~mv2_d_4223_2815_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sdgreenproject</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CLIMATE CHAMPION:  Chris Johnson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Green building can be affordable and provide practical solutions.]]></description><link>https://www.southdakotagreenproject.org/post/climate-champion-chris-johnson</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6973d2d9ad10a02858b6744f</guid><category><![CDATA[Climate Champions]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 12:47:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80df43_abfc60c53f0a4af3982246a606f04c38~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_363,h_363,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sdgreenproject</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climate and Weather: What's the South Dakota Forecast?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year's global record-breaking temperatures worsened local weather conditions. What can South Dakotans expect in the future?]]></description><link>https://www.southdakotagreenproject.org/post/climate-weather-south-dakota-forecast</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6973d2d9ad10a02858b6743f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 06:42:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80df43_aa00380c885d4faeb9a57fce24d25ce5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_807,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sdgreenproject</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electric in Sioux Falls: EV Basics ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The IRA offers South Dakotans big incentives on electric vehicles. What do you need to know about EVs and charging before you buy?]]></description><link>https://www.southdakotagreenproject.org/post/sioux-falls-electric-vehicle-ev-basics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6973d2d9ad10a02858b67439</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 08:08:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/61246e_0b0d3f9998cb4e63b4a4c325d66abb5f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_643,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sdgreenproject</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm Bill 2023… Maybe Down the Road? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[How does sustainability fit into the delayed 2023 United States Farm Bill omnibus?]]></description><link>https://www.southdakotagreenproject.org/post/farm-bill-2023-maybe-down-the-road</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6973d2d9ad10a02858b6744c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 21:57:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80df43_b3d54d7777ab4fe3ae38247330ba596f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_534,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sdgreenproject</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CLIMATE CHAMPION: Shelby Hintze Jepperson ]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Dakota academic helps university students chart sustainable interventions at the intersection of climate and public health.]]></description><link>https://www.southdakotagreenproject.org/post/climate-champion-shelby-hintze-jepperson</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6973d2d9ad10a02858b67450</guid><category><![CDATA[Climate Champions]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:19:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80df43_6cb9221370cf4a26a4af5b5c64cd4520~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sdgreenproject</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climate changes cause public health concerns for South Dakota "island" ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dangers of a changing climate are lapping at our midcontinental shores.]]></description><link>https://www.southdakotagreenproject.org/post/this-island-south-dakota</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6973d2d9ad10a02858b67451</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Sep 2023 20:52:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80df43_e2d41f5a02a94edbac36be1e3ed9d64d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sdgreenproject</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sustainable self-care: embracing native artisans and their creations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sweetgrass Soapery &#38; All Walks Trading Co. Founder discusses her comprehensive process, native culture, and community involvement This...]]></description><link>https://www.southdakotagreenproject.org/post/sustainable-self-care-embracing-native-artisans-and-their-creations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6973d2d9ad10a02858b67443</guid><category><![CDATA[Climate Champions]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2023 16:27:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/120b0d_901e478a907244329d59734752d4e216~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_768,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sdgreenproject</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The economic benefits of sustainable development in Sioux Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[How green practices are gainful for the city of Sioux Falls This March, the Mayor's Office replaced the consensus-based Sustainable Sioux...]]></description><link>https://www.southdakotagreenproject.org/post/the-economic-benefits-of-sustainable-development-in-sioux-falls</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6973d2d9ad10a02858b67440</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:08:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80df43_5738fb8169b94b69a5535e76f80e38a1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sdgreenproject</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Reasons You Should Support the Sustainable Sioux Falls Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[For South Dakota's largest city, the time to act is now for a sustainable future. Here are 5 reasons to support a strong sustainability plan]]></description><link>https://www.southdakotagreenproject.org/post/five-reasons-you-should-support-the-sustainable-sioux-falls-plan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6973d2d9ad10a02858b67449</guid><category><![CDATA[Newsletters]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:00:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5654a_42cae2d08e5348cfa639b52640fdc4d4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_858,h_847,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sdgreenproject</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making the switch to solar with Adam Fischer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wegner Roofing &#38; Solar Branch President talks through solar energy opportunities for South Dakotans This post is part of SoDak 350’s...]]></description><link>https://www.southdakotagreenproject.org/post/switching-to-solar</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6973d2d9ad10a02858b6744e</guid><category><![CDATA[Climate Champions]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 15:01:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5654a_3d05a781fb6b4e3db2e6be659a429c57~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sdgreenproject</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growing a community composting movement with Deirdre Appel]]></title><description><![CDATA[SoDak Compost founder explains the many environmental benefits of composting and explores the power of local sustainability initiatives]]></description><link>https://www.southdakotagreenproject.org/post/growing-a-community-composting-movement-with-deirdre-appel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6973d2d9ad10a02858b6744d</guid><category><![CDATA[Climate Champions]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2023 17:50:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5654a_c7d4f73fbc9b44c2b51eb76b12aae00e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sdgreenproject</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>