Spearfish Creek Preservation Plan Phase 2
Summary
ISG has designed concept sketches for four creek access points to protect the creek from erosion while keeping recreational use. An open house is set for September 30 at the Pavilion, combined with the Shape Spearfish land-use code open house.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
State GF&P officials flag grant opportunities for waterway and fishing habitat projects, which could offset future improvement costs.
Creek users get safer, more durable access points, and residents can shape both the creek plan and the land-use code rewrite.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Advisory Board - Oct 15, 2026
The second open house drew a strong crowd in September, and ISG's final report with recreation access recommendations should come to the park board and a council study session — possibly as soon as November.
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Advisory Board - Sep 17, 2026
ISG has designed concept sketches for four creek access points to protect the creek from erosion while keeping recreational use. An open house is set for September 30 at the Pavilion, combined with the Shape Spearfish land-use code open house.
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Advisory Board - Jul 16, 2026
The June open house drew strong public input, and online comments are being collected through July 26. A second open house sharing the results is tentatively set for October 1 at the Pavilion.
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Advisory Board - Jun 18, 2026
The city is collecting public input on how to keep the creek accessible for swimming, tubing, and fishing without causing erosion and bank damage. You can comment online or at the June 23 open house at the Pavilion.
City Council - Apr 20, 2026
Staff confirmed the state was involved in Phase 1 and laid out public engagement for Phase 2 — an online survey in late May and open house in late June.
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