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SD River Basin Task Force Wraps Up

SD River Basin Task Force Wraps Up

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One of the interim committees set up by the South Dakota legislature wrapped up their work this week in Pierre.
The River Basin Natural Resource District Oversight Advisory Task Force worked to flesh out details of the law that now divides the state into nine river drainage basins.
Bill sponsor, and task force member, Senator Jason Frerichs of Wilmot say they have gone through all the maps to set up the drainage districts…..

Frerichs also introduced details on the first district members, and terms of office…..https://soundcloud.com/wnax-radio/jason-frerichs-1123b

Task Force Chair, Kim Vanneman of Ideal, says they wanted to add to what existing river management districts are doing…..

The details of the task force now go to the 2017 legislature.

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