Threatened and Endangered or Rare Species

Species lists

• Rare Animals
• Rare Plants
• Threatened, Endangered or Candidate Species of South Dakota
• Threatened and Endangered Species List by County
• State Endangered Species Law

Reports and requests

• How to Report Rare, Threatened or Endangered Species
  Do you know of natural habitat in South Dakota that supports rare, threatened or endangered species? Maybe you are aware of an exemplary natural area that may harbor rare species? If so, contact any one of the below staff members.

  Dave Ode: Acting Coordinator-Botanist-Ecologist
  Eileen Dowd Stukel: Endangered Species-Wildlife Diversity Coordinator
  Casey Heimerl: Database Manager-Wildlife Biologist
  Silka Kempema: Terrestrial Ecologist
  Chelsey Pasbrig: Aquatic Ecologist

• Rare Species Reporting and Documentation
  Documentation of any report of rare, threatened or endangered species is extremely important.
  Rare Plant Report Form
  Rare Animal Report Form

  The reporter should support the report with photographs, specimens (if specimens can be legally and ethically taken), written descriptions describing identification characteristics, or past experience with the species. Location, habitat, and any other pertinent biological information should also be recorded. Reports should be sent to staff of the South Dakota Natural Heritage Program. Sightings of migratory birds do not need to be reported with the exception of Whooping Cranes, Eskimo Curlews, and Mountain Plovers. Report wintering concentrations of Bald Eagles and large annual concentrations of migratory shorebirds.

• Environmental Review Requests
  To request input on potential environmental effects for a specific project that includes rare species, unique or critical habitats, and game or nongame resources, please direct your request as follows:
  
  For projects involving terrestrial resources, contact:
  Tom Kirschenmann
  SDGFP Wildlife Division Deputy Director
  523 E. Capitol Avenue
  Pierre, SD 57501
  Tom.Kirschenmann@state.sd.us
  
  For projects involving aquatic resources, contact:
  John Lott
  SDGFP Aquatic Section Chief
  523 E. Capitol Avenue
  Pierre, SD 57501
  John.Lott@state.sd.us
  
  Make a Natural Heritage Data Request
  
  

• State Endangered Species Permit Procedure

  If you plan to sample or collect any species listed as a state threatened or endangered species, you must request a state endangered species authorization. To apply for this authorization, follow these instructions.
• Fragile Legacy, Rare Animals of South Dakota
  • This booklet contains accounts of some of South Dakota's rarest animal species. Request a free copy of this 46-page publication.