Mowing ditches too early has wildlife impact, aesthetics and maintenance work a consideration

When and how road ditches are mowed can make all the difference between life and death for ground-nesting birds, especially pheasants. It makes roadside maintenance more than just a matter of looks but a decision that directly impacts South Dakota’s wildlife.Residents of Rusk Township received a notice June 16 instructing them to “cut and destroy all weeds and grass along your premis...