The resolution provides legislative approval for the Western Dakota Regional Water System's application for a future use water permit, which seeks to 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 within the Western Dakota Regional Water System. The Water Management Board has reviewed the application and recommended its approval, noting that there is a reasonable probability of available water, the need for the reserved quantity, and the public interest in the proposed use.

The resolution outlines specific qualifications for the permit, including a seven-year review period by the Water Management Board to assess the need for the permit and the requirement for the Western Dakota Regional Water System to apply for the reserved water when plans for construction are made. If the Water Management Board approves the permit, they will have the authority to act on applications to utilize the reserved water without further legislative action, ensuring that the water can be put to beneficial use as needed.