It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.
Water Resources DevelopmentEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchIowaMinnesotaNebraskaSouth DakotaWater resources fundingWater use and supply
Why This Matters
This bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to see if a project can be built to supply water to the Dakota Mainstem Regional Water System area.
If you live in the Dakota Mainstem area, this study could lead to improved water supply for your community.
Who this affects
Residents in Dakota region · Local businesses · Municipal water authorities
What changes is this bill making?
1The Secretary of the Interior will study the feasibility of a water supply project for South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota.
2The federal government will cover up to 50 percent of the study's total costs.
3The bill authorizes $10 million for the study over ten years.
