Projects

Although the name may not sound familiar, West Dakota Water Development District (WDWDD) has been active in water conservation and enhancement projects in western Pennington County since 1985.

Canyon Lake

WDWDD has partnered with the United States Geological Service, South Dakota Department of Natural Resources, Pennington County, the City of Rapid City and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology on numerous projects over the years such as:

  • Canyon Lake Park Rehabilitation
  • West Berry Trails Rehabilitation
  • Hydrological Study of the Black Hills
  • Analysis of Ground-Water Flow in the Madison Aquifer
  • Water-Quality Effects of Septic Systems
  • Groundwater Levels in Pennington County
  • Black Hills Area Floods Since 1877
  • Thunderstorms and Flooding of August 17, 2007
  • Ground-Water Resources in the Black Hills Area
  • Hydrologic Effects of the 1988 Galena Fire
  • WDWDD On-site Wastewater Grant Program
  • WDWDD On-site Wastewater Grant - Application PDF