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A major state water provider receives the go-ahead from the state to tap more water from the Missouri River. WEB water is a rural water system service provider that serves thousands of customers in northeastern South Dakota.

A pipeline system that provides treated water to thousands of customers in northeastern South Dakota received the green light Wednesday to reserve another 10,000 acre-feet of water annually from the Missouri River.

State officials in South Dakota are recommending a water-rights permit for a carbon dioxide pipeline company, but some nearby residents who use the same aquifer fear they could be negatively

The South Dakota Legislature is considering curtailing public input at Water Management Board hearings. House Bill 1028 limits opposition to projects that use the states water supplies. Under this bill, only people "uniquely injured" by the water use can initiate a contested case. Proponents say the bill streamlines the permitting process, but opponents say it stifles citizen participation. Victoria Wicks has more of this story for SDPB. Made possible by your generous gifts. And by the Friend...

Victoria Wicks file photo South Dakota Water Management Board is hearing three more days of arguments for and against water use for the Keystone XL pipeline project. Those hearings start Tuesday, Oct. 29, in Pierre. Permit requests come from TC Energy, formerly TransCanada, and from landowners who will host pipe yards and worker camps. Two days of hearings have already been held earlier this month. This second round is scheduled to last through Thursday. SDPBs Victoria Wicks r...