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House advances measure to reserve Missouri River water for Western South Dakota; tribal consultation concerns raised
Summary
The House approved SJR 501 to grant a future‑use water permit for the Western Dakota Regional Water System, reserving 20,765 acre‑feet per year of Missouri River water; several members pressed for stronger government‑to‑government tribal consultation and guarantees that the water remain in‑state.
The South Dakota House approved Senate Joint Resolution 501 on March 5, 2025, a legislative approval of a future‑use water permit application by the Western Dakota Regional Water System to reserve 20,765 acre‑feet per year from the Missouri River.
Representative Peterson, who carried the resolution, said the permit is an early but necessary step toward planning long‑term water infrastructure for western South Dakota. "This permit is a necessary first…
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