Mission, Vision & Values
The South Dakota Grassland Initiative is a collaborative network of diverse organizations, agencies, and individuals who support grasslands as a means of retaining prairie ecosystems, both native and restored, while sustaining rural economies and healthy communities.
Our Mission
The South Dakota Grassland Initiative seeks to promote South Dakota grasslands, through elevating public awareness and supporting those who want to make an impact, for the benefit of current and future generations.
Core Values
- Retention of South Dakota’s native prairie ecosystems
- Science-based education and decision making
- Acknowledgement of traditional knowledge
- Discussion that honors opposing viewpoints and perspectives
- Support for producers & landowners who want to improve grasslands
- Recognition that diversified income streams are essential to sustainable agricultural operations for the benefit of all South Dakotans
Our Partners
A partner may be an organization, agency, business, or association, or may be an individual representing themselves. Through participation with SDGI, partners can increase their own knowledge, gain support for work they are doing that relates to SDGI’s mission, and find ways they can collaborate with others for a greater impact.