8 Broadcaster Press October 8, 2019 www.broadcasteronline.com New Professor Studies Land Governor Noem Announces Use And Land Cover Trends Leadership Changes Ranjeet John, Ph.D., studies grassland ecosystems on the Northern Plains using measurements collected in the field as well as satellite data. VERMILLION, S.D. – Ranjeet John, Ph.D., an assistant professor of biology and sustainability at the University of South Dakota, has spent years studying grassland ecosystems on the Mongolian Plateau. That experience fits neatly with the position he started this year half way around the world in South Dakota. “You may be wondering why a person who has studied the Mongolian Plateau for 13 years is in South Dakota,” John said. “If you look at pictures of West River South Dakota and pictures of Mongolia, you would think you were looking at the same place.” The two regions are antipodal, or on the opposite side of the earth, John explained, and their grassland ecosystems are similar in nature and composition. Similarly, the corn-soybean rotation agroecosystems and watersheds of East River are very familiar to John, who has also spent several years studying similar landscapes in Michigan and Ohio. His research provides significant information on how certain resources on which humans depend react to changes to land use and land cover as well as extreme climate events. “My research is on the inter-connectivity of food, energy and water through the health of grassland ecosystems,” John said. In his work, field observations combine with climate data and remote imaging satellite data to document grassland structure and variables such as the percentage of canopy cover, plant height, aboveground biomass and species richness. His past work on the Mongolian Plateau has included support from a large grant from the National Science Foundation. John’s current project expands work in Mongolia into Kazakhstan and is funded through a grant from NASA’s Land Cover/Land Use Change Program. Another current research project of John’s is a geospatial analysis of biofuel crops. “I observe, monitor and analyze long-term trends and write up the results and send them for peer review,” he says. “These model trends are very robust because we have so many years of satellite data in the public domain with high scientific integrity.” Another South Dakota connection makes John’s move to the Rushmore State advantageous: the ability to collaborate with world-class scientists who work with some of the satellite data that John uses to study land cover and land use trends, which is available just an hour north of Vermillion at the U.S. Geological Survey’s Earth Resources Observation and Science Center (USGS EROS) near Sioux Falls. “The Landsat/MODIS archive—a 40-year record of global land surface—is right here at USGS EROS,” he said. “And that is one of the primary data sources I use.” John earned his master’s degree in geography at Michigan State University and his Ph.D. in biology (ecology) at the University of Toledo. PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem today announced the departure of Herb Jones as Chief of Staff to the Governor’s Office and the appointment of Joshua Shields to serve as Chief of Staff and Beth Hollatz to serve as Deputy Chief of Staff. Jones served on the campaign for governor last year, participated in the transition team, and served as Chief of Staff since January. “Herb is a special gift to this state. Time after time, he’s stepped up and answered the call to public service, to advance South Dakota, and I am thankful for his leadership on my team,” said Noem. “It takes a special set of skills to help get a governor’s office up and running, and I will be forever grateful to Herb for putting in the hours to help get our office going so we can accomplish some big things for South Dakota. “It’s been a great honor to help lead Governor Noem’s team,” said Jones. “I won’t miss the 4-hour commute from my house in Yankton, but I will miss all of the great people on the governor’s team. It was always my intention to get things set up and then get back to being a grandpa. We had some big wins in the first year like improving broadband, expanding pheasant habitat, and ramping up efforts to address the meth crisis. Governor Noem cares deeply about the next generation of South Dakotans, and the team is set up to continue delivering on the agenda she’s outlined.” Shields has served as the Chief of Policy & Communications in the Governor’s Office since January. Previously, Shields worked in politics, policy, and communications in varying capacities including roles with U.S. Senator John Thune, then-Congresswoman Noem, and in the private sector. Shields also served as Noem's campaign manager for her first congressional run in 2010, and for Thune's re-election bid in 2016. “It’s an honor to serve Governor Noem and our state in this capacity,” said Shields. “Whether it’s economic development, putting families first, or increasing transparency and connectivity, Governor Noem is focused on delivering results for South Dakotans. It’s my job to help her make that happen.Hollatz has served as Senior Advisor to Governor Kristi Noem since January. Prior to her current role, Hollatz spent eight years with thenCongresswoman Noem, first as Northeast director and then as state director. Hollatz also worked on all four Kristi for Congress campaigns. “When I first met the governor years ago, I knew she was going to do big things. It’s been a huge privilege and, at times an adventure, to help her along the way,” said Hollatz. “Governor Noem wakes up every day thinking about how to make South Dakota better, I’m excited to be a part of that work.” “I’ve known Josh and Beth for years. They know how I work and what I want to accomplish. I’m excited to have them leading my office as we lead the state,” concluded Noem. Auctions Land & Property • Antiques • Consignments • Farm • Auto & more... Upcoming Auctions 1315 Drivers 1325 LIGHT TOW TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED Local car and truck towing company looking to fill 2 full time operator positions. Get paid while you train! Company paid uniforms! No experience required. Must live in Vermillion. Surrounding area may be considered. Must be able to pass DOT physical and lift 25 pounds. Current driver's license with clean driving record required. 40 hours per week plus overtime and commission. Rotating on call nights and weekends. 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The license is required for entrance into designated state parks, recreation areas and lakeside use areas, although it does not cover camping costs or additional fees. South Dakota state parks offer a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, biking, kayaking, disc golf, fishing, archery and bird watching. Entrance licenses can be purchased online at campsd.com, at local state park offices or by calling 1.800.710.2267. The new license features an owl. In 2020 South Dakota State Parks will host a series of night-themed events and programming. Stuff To SELL? Sell it Local! Use The Broadcaster Classifieds! bp Since 1934 Broadcaster Press 201 W Cherry Vermillion 624-4429