Working to bring quality, abundant water to all corners of western South Dakota.
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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.
Johnson pushes for bill that would bring Missouri River water to western South Dakota | 4/17/2026
South Dakotan tells Congress of ‘growing water security risk’ if pipeline project is delayed • South Dakota Searchlight | 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.
Representative Johnson Testifies in Support of His Western South Dakota Rural Water Bill | 4/16/2026
{KXLG - Washington, D.C.} Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a hearing on U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson’s (R-S.D.) bill to conduct a feasibility study on supplying Missouri River water to the Western Dakota Regional Water System (WDRWS).
Rep. Johnson testifies in support of Western South Dakota rural water bill | 4/16/2026
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson testified Thursday in support of his legislation aimed at advancing a major rural water project for western South Dakota.
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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
