encouraging the review and approval of water rights applications and future use reservations from the Missouri River.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 606 urges the South Dakota Conservancy District to apply for a future use permit to reserve 500,000 acre-feet of Missouri River water annually for the state's long-term needs. It specifically directs the Conservancy District to file this application and report its progress to the Legislative Research Council by November 30, 2026. The resolution does not create new law but emphasizes the importance of securing water rights through existing legal procedures under South Dakota law. It directly affects the Conservancy District as the entity responsible for managing the state's water resources. The focus is on proactive planning for future water availability, not on immediate regulatory changes.