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, was submitted to the chief engineer of the water rights program within the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources and is necessary for supplying future water needs to various counties in Western Dakota. The chief engineer recommended approval of the application, citing the availability of unappropriated water, the necessity of the reserved quantity, and the public interest in the proposed use.

Following a public hearing, the Water Management Board presented the application to the Legislature for approval, with specific qualifications. These include a seven-year review of the permit to assess the need for the reserved water and a requirement for the Western Dakota Regional Water System to apply for the reserved water when plans for construction are made. The resolution ultimately approves the application and allows the Water Management Board to act on any subsequent applications to utilize the reserved water without further legislative action, streamlining the process for future water use.