The Upper Mississippi River Basin Association (UMRBA) submitted a letter to Congress writing in opposition to the proposed Dakota Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (S. 4996 and H.R. 9554). UMRBA has long held the position that the Missouri River water should be kept flowing within its basin and available to make its contribution to the Mississippi River. Such interbasin transfers as proposed in the proposed legislation would encourage unsustainable development and water use and result in far-reaching economic, societal, and ecological consequences to the nation.
UMRBA requests that Congress coordinate with both UMRBA and its member states before taking any further action on any proposed out-of-basin diversions of water from the Missouri River Basin.
Find the letter on UMRBA's website by clicking here.
