The resolution provides legislative approval for the Western Dakota Regional Water System's application for a future use water permit, which seeks to appropriate and reserve 20,765 acre-feet of unappropriated water from the Missouri River annually. This application, numbered 2881-2, is necessary for supplying future water needs to various counties in the Western Dakota region. The Water Management Board has reviewed the application and recommended its approval, noting that the proposed use is beneficial and in the public interest, contingent upon certain qualifications.

The resolution outlines specific conditions for the permit, including a seven-year review by the Water Management Board to assess the need for the reserved water. Additionally, the executive director of the Western Dakota Regional Water System must apply for the reserved water when plans are made to utilize it. If the Water Management Board approves the permit, they will have the authority to act on applications to use the reserved water without requiring further legislative action, thereby streamlining the process for future water supply development in the region.