Bureau of Land Management to Conduct Prescribed Burn at Fort Meade Recreation Area

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is planning to conduct a 238 acre prescribed burn at the Fort Meade Recreation Area on Tuesday October 10, 2023, weather dependent.  The burn will be north of the National Cemetery on the west side of Interstate 90.  The prescribed burn will be highly visible from Interstate 90, the National Cemetery, and the city of Sturgis. 

 Prescribed burning is taking place to reduce hazardous fuels accumulations, maintain and enhance native plant species, and retain and expand key habitat for wildlife species.  Resources will be on scene throughout the next several days to patrol and secure the fire perimeter until the prescribed burn is declared out.

 Engines and personnel supporting the BLM in this burn include the USFS, State of South Dakota Wildland Fire, local VFDs, and Rapid City Fire Department Veterans Crew.

 For additional information on this prescribed burn, please contact Nathan Wiedow at 605-891-3804.