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Prescribed Burns Planned for This Fall

Prior Lake, Minn. – The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) is planning prescribed burns this fall in several locations 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 locations include:
Dakota Slough wetland located north east of the intersection of County Road 14 and County Road 79
Peterson prairie northeast of the junction of County Road 42 and County Road 83

City of Savage locations include:
McColl Pond Environmental Learning Center prairie located north west of the intersection of County Road 42 and Dakota Ave

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 Native American tribe 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 Native American tribes 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.