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Western Dakota Regional Water System holding open house today in Fort Pierre | 6/5/2025
In 2023, the town of Fort Pierre became a member of the Western Dakota Regional Water System, the group working to create the West Dakota Water Development District.
Western Dakota Regional Water System open house events | 5/23/2025
Everyone is welcome to join Western Dakota Regional Water System at one of their open houses to learn more about their plan to bring more water to West River communities.
Recent Rains Bring Much Needed Drought Relief To South Dakota | 5/22/2025
PIERRE, (KCCR) — May has been a rainy, dreary month, but it has done wonders for improving drought conditions across South Dakota. The moisture has created two areas of no drought.
Western Dakota Regional Water System To Host Fort Pierre Open House | 5/21/2025
PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Western Dakota Regional Water System is hosting a trio of open house events to give area residents a look inside what the proposed water transport pipeline would do.
WDRWS will host series of open houses the first week of June | 5/21/2025
Western Dakota Regional Water System (WDRWS) will host a series of open houses the first week of June to provide information about the plan to bring water from the Missouri River to western South Dakota.
South Dakota Drought Monitor shows little change | 5/9/2025
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–As we head into Mother’s Day weekend, South Dakota’s Drought Monitor map is showing little change from the previous week.
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purpose
Ensuring quality, abundant water to all corners of western South Dakota
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opportunity
We have the opportunity to prevent water access challenges for future generations.
progress
WDRWS was formed in 2021 to
address the growing water needs
of western South Dakota.
WDRWS Accomplishments to Date
