Mountain-Prairie Region
South Dakota Ecological Services Field Office
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Mountain-Prairie Region South Dakota Ecological Services Field Office |
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is responsible for the protection and restoration of plants and animals that are in danger of extinction. The Service identifies species that are endangered or threatened and works with other scientists to develop recovery plans. These recovery plans identify actions needed to conserve listed species and increase their numbers. The Safe Harbor and Habitat Conservation Plans are two programs designed to assist with recovery of threatened or endangered species. Candidate species are species for which the Service has information to support a threatened or endangered status, but although warranted for listing, are precluded by higher priority species. Candidate Conservation Plans are designed to assist with recovery of candidate species. The Service also consults with other federal agencies and provides environmental recommendations on the effects of proposed federal projects.
| Species Accounts | Listed Species by County | Candidate Species by County | Endangered Species Act |
| Safe Harbor Program | Habitat Conservation Plan | Candidate Conservation Program | Recovery and Delisting |
| FWS South Dakota Home Page | FWS Region 6 Home Page |