SD to fund $41 million in watershed improvements

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - The South Dakota Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved $41 million in loans and grants for projects across the state.

Gov. Dennis Daugaard says in a statement that the money will go to improve drinking water and wastewater treatment and to protect the environment.

Grants make up about a quarter of the fund. Sioux Falls will receive $10,000 for recycling in city parks. Clark will get $1 million for a wastewater treatment facility.

And the Tripp County Water Users District will get an $11.75 million loan for improvements and expansion.

Some projects will receive loans and grants. The board made 25 awards.