President Donald Trump has signed an executive order modernizing water management and infrastructure by creating a Water Policy Sub Cabinet. South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal sees that as a positive move.

He says the Water Sub Cabinet will improve the workings between several agencies including the EPA, the USDA as well as the Commerce, Energy and Interior Departments who are all part of that new group.

VanderWal says water regulations will be more efficient and effective as having those agencies in this department will improve communication between them prior to any rules being enacted.

The hope is that this new Sub Cabinet will develop voluntary, market based water and land management practices and economic viability, and water supply, sustainability and security.