Works collaboratively to sustain a healthy environment, maintain productivity of the diverse land base of the Lake Traverse Tribal Lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. Responsible for stewardship of land and resources, committed to manage, protect, and improve in a manner to serve the needs of SWO. Resources include but are not limited to: - Fish and Wildlife Phone: 605-698-8353 - Email: [email protected] - Tribal Realty Phone: 605-698-3911 Ext. 8419 Contact: Ariel Williams, Realty Director Email: [email protected] - GIS - Geographical Information Systems Phone: 605-698-3871 Email: [email protected] - OEP - Office of Environment Protection Phone: 605-698-6575 Contact: Jason Eastman, Office of Environmental Protection Email: [email protected] - THPO - Tribal Historic Preservation Office Phone: 605-698-3584 PO Box 909, Agency Village, SD Email: [email protected]

Hunting services include hunting license, hunting regulations, public maps, youth hunting education, and TIPs a telephone line to turn in poachers of any violators of wildlife.

The Great Plains Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office provides fish and wildlife management technical assistance to Native American Tribes and federal agencies including the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Department of Defense and National Wildlife Refuges within South Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas. Hatcheries in South Dakota include: - D.C. Booth National Fish Hatchery and Archives 423 Hatchery Circle, Spearfish, SD 57783 - Gavin's Point National Fish Hatchery 31227 436th Avenue, Yankton, SD 57078

Find information, licenses, and permits for the following - Hunting, Fishing and Boating, State Parks, Wildlife and Habitat, and Camping.

Outdoor Campus Rapid City offers registration based classes, loaner equipment a walking trail, and public archery range.

Find information, licenses, and permits for the following - Hunting, Fishing and Boating, State Parks, Wildlife and Habitat, and Camping.

Works collaboratively to promote job creation through economic growth and sustainable development by forming partnerships with local and tribal businesses with a community goal of moving toward self-sustainment to improve the living standards of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribe. Programs that fall under the Department of Commerce include Tax and Revenue Office, Lake Traverse Utility Commission, Department of Transportation, Natural Resources, Planning Department, Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO), and Tribal Realty.

Explore the whole wild world at the Great Plains Zoo. At the zoo campus, visit more than 100 species, including bears, rhinos, tigers, monkeys, and other animals! Enjoy a meal at the ROAR Cafe, ride the carousel, or participate in seasonal giraffe feedings. Education programs include year-round Bookworms at the zoo, summer camps, and a robust program schedule for all ages.

Program promotes outdoor activities and wildlife conservation by offering access to 100 acres of land, Over 2 miles of hiking trails, and pond. The Outdoor Campus offers several programs for youth, adults, and families including Women's Try-It Day, Fishing, Archery, Shooting, Hunting Skills, and South Dakota natural history.