Mike Rounds: “The Water Investment in Northern South Dakota project, it's…”

“I think my team has sent you the list of questions that I had today just so that you would be prepared or at least have the opportunity, Mr. Cameron, to be able to respond. Mr. Cameron, as you know, The Water Investment in Northern South Dakota project, it's called the WINDS project, is absolutely vital to Aberdeen and the surrounding area. Funding for phase two was included in the FY26 Energy and Water Development Bill. While I appreciate the progress made so far, I remain concerned about the pace that the Bureau of Reclamation has taken to obligate construction funds.” (01:34–01:42)

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