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This concurrent resolution, passed by both the South Dakota Senate and House of Representatives, emphasizes the critical need for the Water Management Board to prioritize reviewing and approving applications for water rights and reservations for future use from the Missouri River, which is South Dakota's primary surface water source. This action is intended to ensure that public water systems in the state can meet the growing water demands and future needs of its citizens, aligning with the state's policy of managing water resources for the greatest public benefit and ensuring they are used efficiently. The resolution acknowledges that South Dakota law (specifically SDCL 46-5-38) allows for reserving water for future needs under certain conditions, and that the Water Management Board is the designated body for equitably managing these resources.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/27171