There are seven Water Development Districts located throughout South Dakota. The purpose, duties, functions and other controls relating to water development districts are found in South Dakota Codified Laws Chapters 46A-3A through 46A-3E. The districts have a broad mandate to work to promote the conservation, development and proper management of water resources within their respective boundaries. On a practical level, almost any activity involving water can be considered by the districts. Water development districts have no regulatory authority.
CENTRAL PLAINS WDD Lynette Eckert, Manager 1205 N. Harrison Avenue Suite 202 Pierre, SD 57501 605-945-5100 EMAIL
EAST DAKOTA WDD Jay Gilbertson, Manager 132 B Airport Drive Brookings, SD 57006 605-688-6741 WEBSITE EMAIL
