It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.
Water Resources DevelopmentCongressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchGovernment information and archivesMissouri RiverRural conditions and developmentSouth DakotaWater resources fundingWater use and supply
Why This Matters
This bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine if a water supply project from the Missouri River to Western Dakota is feasible.
If you live in Western South Dakota, this study could lead to improved water supply from the Missouri River.
Who this affects
Residents of Western South Dakota · Local businesses · Water supply authorities
What changes is this bill making?
1The Secretary of the Interior will study the feasibility of a water supply project from the Missouri River to Western Dakota.
2The study will assess the costs and benefits of supplying water to municipal, rural, and industrial users.
3The federal government will cover up to 50 percent of the study costs, with a maximum of $10 million authorized for this purpose.
