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Johnson Testifies On Legislation To Fund Western Dakota Regional Water System Study | 4/22/2026
PIERRE, (KCCR) — As Fort Pierre looks to the future and Congress for help securing its water future western South Dakota as a whole is in need of water security. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson has introduced a bill to conduct a feasibility study for the Western Dakota Regional Water System…
South Dakotan tells Congress of ‘growing water security risk’ if pipeline project is delayed | Mitchell Republic | 4/22/2026
The leader of a proposed water pipeline project told a U.S. House panel Thursday that delaying the next federal step toward bringing Missouri River water to western South Dakota poses a “growing water security risk” for the region, and a drought is making things worse.
South Dakotan tells Congress of ‘growing water security risk’ if pipeline project is delayed | 4/22/2026
The project area is one of the only major regions in the state without a reliable, long-term water supply, according to Kristin Conzet
Testifiers say Missouri River water needed for ‘national security’ at Ellsworth | SDPB | 4/20/2026
A U.S. House committee hears testimony on a bill ordering a study done on the feasibility of using Missouri River Water for western South Dakota use.
House Natural Resources – WDRWS Kristin Conzet Introduction and Testimony | 4/17/2026
South Dakotan tells Congress of ‘growing water security risk’ if pipeline project is delayed | News From The States | 4/17/2026
The leader of a proposed water pipeline project told a U.S. House panel Thursday that delaying the next federal step toward bringing Missouri River water to western South Dakota poses a “growing water security risk” for the region, and a drought is making things worse.
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Ensuring quality, abundant water to all corners of western South Dakota
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We have the opportunity to prevent water access challenges for future generations.
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WDRWS was formed in 2021 to
address the growing water needs
of western South Dakota.
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