Prior Lake, Minn. – The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) is planning prescribed burns this August and fall in several locations on SMSC lands listed below. The SMSC conducts prescribed burns on SMSC lands and, upon request and through mutual aid agreements, in neighboring jurisdictions each spring and fall as an effective land management tool.

 

SMSC location for August:

  • Shutrop prairie located southeast of the junction of Eagle Creek Boulevard and Mckenna Road
     

SMSC locations this fall:

  • Prairie located southeast of the junction of County Road 16 and County Road 83
  • Dakota Parkway prairie land located south of junction of Dakotah Parkway and Sioux Trail Northwest
  • Hoċokata Ṫi prairie land located south of Tiwahe Circle
  • Mitigation prairie located northeast of the junction of Dakotah Parkway and Wacipi Drive
  • Peterson prairie located northeast of the junction of County Road 42 and County Road 83
  • Shutrop prairie located northeast of the junction of Eagle Creek Boulevard and Montecito Drive
  • Wacipi Grounds wetlands located west of the junction of Dakotah Parkway and Sioux Trail Northwest
     

A prescribed burn is an intentionally lit, controlled fire used by land managers to replicate natural fire events. All prescribed burns are designed to meet ecological objectives and are entirely dependent upon weather conditions such as relative humidity, temperature, and wind speed and direction.

 

The SMSC wildland fire program coordinates with neighboring entities, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and other state and federal agencies to lead and assist with prescribed burns within the region.

 

About the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is a federally recognized, sovereign Dakota tribal government located southwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Following a Dakota tradition of generosity, the SMSC is one of the top philanthropists in Minnesota and is the largest contributor to other tribal governments and causes across the country. It is a strong community partner and a leader in protecting and restoring natural resources. The SMSC’s government, Gaming Enterprise and various other enterprises are collectively the largest employer in Scott County and attract millions of visitors to the region.

 

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