Lake Agassiz Water Authority

Water shortage remains concern
Flood control project seen as chief priority
Published December 21 2009
By Patrick Springer, The Forum
The Red River Valley is plagued by the curse of alternately battling too much and too little water as the climate fluctuates between intense floods and droughts.
On paper, Fargo-Moorhead is trying to tackle both problems at once.
In the wake […]

Red River Valley Water Supply Project— Right-of-Way Update
Offers to purchase an option for an easement for the transmission pipeline right-of-way have been mailed to landowners along the pipeline route. To date, 110 of 173 (64%) landowners have signed the option agreements.
Fall 2009 Lake Agassiz Bulletin

The State Water Commission showed its continued commitment to the Red
River Valley Water Supply Project (Project) by approving $3 million, granting
funds to continue planning and preparations for the Project.
May/June 2009 Lake Agassiz Bulletin

ND Legislature Passes Red River Valley Water Supply Project Legislation
During the Sixty-first Legislative Assembly of North Dakota, two Senate bills regarding the Red River Valley Water Supply Project were introduced and passed. The bills further show the state of North Dakota’s commitment to this important project.
March/April Lake Agassiz Bulletin

Completing the Operational Plan for the Red River Valley Water Supply Project (Project) is the next step in the development of the Project. The Operational Plan will answer questions about the timeliness of releases from the Baldhill Dam, the amount of water released, and how the releases will be accounted for throughout the Project […]

Comprehensive Report on Red River Valley Water Supply Project Sent to Congress
On December 5, 2008, the Bureau of Reclamation submitted a Comprehensive Report to Congress, as required by the Dakota Water Resources Act of 2000 (DWRA), for the proposed Red River Valley Water Supply Project (Project).
Dave Koland, Garrison Diversion General Manager, says, “The submission of […]