LKWPD          Lake Kampeska Water Project District
P.O. Box 1030, Watetown, SD 57201
lkwpd57201@gmail.com
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Welcome: 

The Lake Kampeska Water Project District is a local agency tasked with protecting the water resources of Lake Kampeska by implementing projects to improve water quality and flood protection.


Current Water Projects:

Flood Prevention Efforts
Phosphate Removal
Water Testing
Water Level Monitoring
Water  Quality Imporovement


 


News:

LKWPD Board's Letter to Lake Kampeska Property Owners


SDSU to research value of water resources in eastern South Dakota. Press Release. SDSU Water Resources Study.

Take the Survey


The US Army Corps Of Engineers will hold a meeting in Watertown on September 17th to allow public comment on their  Flood Risk Management General Investigation Study. 

Date/Time: Tuesday, September 17, 2024, from 5:30-7:30pm

Location: Ramkota Event Center, 1901 9th Ave SW, Watertown, SD

The Public is advised to attend and provide comments on the study.

The Truth about Zebra Mussels - Dan Loveland, SD Lakes and Streams

Invasive Species:


The state Wildlife Division will rely on a proven message to boat owners that they need to clean, drain and dry their boats after usage in our state waters. This message will be the back bone to prevent zebra mussels and other aquatic invasive species from spreading into more of South Dakotas lakes and rivers.

KELO land Article on SD Lakes Invasive Species

South Dakota Lake and Streams Association Newsletter. SDLS  reports on the achievements they have made during their initial year of operation.

SDLS Newsletter

Brad Johnson's Lake Kampeska Flooding Article April 2023


LKWPD approves letters to Governor Noem, Senators Rounds, Thune and Representative Johnson to request that the US Army Corps of Engineers finish the flood control studies for Watertown and Lake Kampeska.





Next Meeting:

LKWPD Board Meeting
Monday, September 30, 2024,
12:15 PM
Watertown Regional Library
160 6th St NE, Watertown,  SD

Remembering the Flood:

In 1997 a catastrophic flood paralyzed the Watertown  community and left 5000 people homeless.  Let's not forget  the damage it did to the citie's businesses and the lives of so many families.  See the slide shows of the devastation.