Consistent with the objectives of The Wildlife Society,
the South Dakota Chapter Objectives are:
* To develop and promote sound stewardship of wildlife
resources and of the environment upon which wildlife and humans
depend.
* To undertake an active role in preventing
human-induced environmental degradation.
* To increase awareness and appreciation of wildlife
values.
* To seek the highest standards in all activities of
the wildlife profession.
To aid in the achievement of these objectives, this
chapter proposes to:
* Provide opportunities for better liaison among
individual members, their Section, and The Society.
* Evaluate and respond to the principles involved in
proposed or enacted societal actions that could affect wildlife
or its habitats.
* Recognize and commend outstanding professional
achievements in maintenance, restoration and enhancement of
habitats for wildlife.
* Focus the aims and objectives of The Society and the
Central Mountains and Plains Section upon professional wildlife
needs, problems, and events in local situations.
* Encourage communication between members and
nonmembers to facilitate understanding and effectiveness of
research and management of wildlife resources.
* Evaluate the principles involved in proposed or
enacted public or private actions that could affect wildlife and
to make these evaluations known to the public and public
officials.
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© Doug Backlund
