Lake Agassiz Water Authority

The Preferred Alternative is the best solution to meeting the water supply needs of the Red River Valley. It is the most flexible, the most reliable, environmentally friendly, the least costly to operate, and the least costly of all Missouri River alternatives to construct. This issue covers the Preferred Alternative’s cost-effectiveness.
September/October 2008 LAWA Bulletin

The Preferred Alternative, the GDU Import to the Sheyenne River, is the best solution for the drinking water needs of the Red River Valley for many reasons. Among these, which are detailed below, it is the most flexible, the most reliable, and it provides the most environmental benefits.
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By Patrick Springer, The Forum
9-10-2008
The federal government’s seal of approval for a proposed $660 million project to augment the Red River Valley’s water supply remains bottled up, apparently by budget officials in the Bush administration.
Representatives of the Lake Agassiz Water Authority, comprised of municipalities and water systems in the valley, have been on hold pending […]

By Patrick Springer, The Forum
08/13/2008
Feds would seek repayment of $95M to complete diversion
Backers of a plan to divert Missouri River water to the Red River Valley to augment water supplies hope to plug a $95 million gap in funding for the $660 million project.
The good news: Gov. John Hoeven has pledged […]

Why not use Devils Lake for the Red River Valley Water Supply Project? This is a frequent question asked about the Red River Valley Water Supply Project (Project). It is a good question. Considering the proximity of the lake to the Red River Valley and the flooding caused over the past decade, it would appear […]

by Patrick Springer, The Forum
The government’s preferred option to divert Missouri River water to the Red River Valley is on hold while diplomats try to resolve objections from Canadians.
Federal and state officials have recommended a $660 million proposal for transferring Missouri River water to Fargo and other cities in the valley to supplement water supplies […]

Eastern Cass County is the only area in North Dakota currently dodging the abnormally dry and drought conditions that have intensified over the rest of the state. Statewide precipitation totals for the past six months are the driest on record, according to the State Climate Office. This has created a dire situation for farmers […]

by Lloyd Omdahl
Even though earth warming is expected to melt the polar ice fields and bring unwanted water to our coasts, public officials across the United States are hustling to establish claims on the nation’s water resources. North Dakota has a huge stake in this national frenzy to redistribute water.
The eight states and two […]

By Dennis Walaker, Jon Lindgren and Bruce Furness
As leaders in Fargo, we have spent almost 20 years working to find the best solution for this city’s long-term water supply needs. A severe drought like the one Fargo experienced in the 1930s could lead to a critical water shortage in our community. Now that we’ve identified […]

by Patrick Springer
The city of Fargo and other local governments in the Red River Valley were hoping to have official word from the federal government declaring a canal carrying Missouri River water the best way to meet the valley’s future water needs.
A 90-day timetable for an official decision will end March 27, but North Dakota […]