Water Management Board, 1987 - 2018
Scope and Contents
This record group contains records created and maintained by the Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources, Records include: correspondence, reports, mining permits, meeting minutes, financial records, lake studies and records from the Board of Minerals and Environment.
Dates
- 1987 - 2018
Board Information
The South Dakota Water Management Board issues, denies or cancels water permits, establishes surface and groundwater quality standards, approves groundwater discharge permits, establishes drinking water standards, sets ordinary high water marks, regulates water use, establishes safety of dams standards, validates vested water right claims, issues water quality variances, establishes well construction standards, and establishes standards for above and below ground storage tanks and underground injection wells. The board was created by the state legislature in 1979 (SDCL 1-41-15) and consists of seven members, each appointed by the Governor for a term of four years.
Extent
17 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Record Group: English
- State Government -- Boards and Commissions Subject Source: Local sources
- Water Quality Management -- South Dakota Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Water Rights -- Administration -- South Dakota Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Repository Details
Part of the South Dakota State Archives Repository
900 Governors Dr
Pierre South Dakota 57501 USA
605-773-3804
605-773-6041 (Fax)
archref@state.sd.us
