LAWA Bulletin September/October 2006
A Supplemental Draft Impact Statement is being developed for the Red River Valley Water Supply Project. It is scheduled to be released at the end of December 2006.
LAWA Bulletin September/October 2006
LAWA Bulletin July/August 2006
Just one look at the brown lawns and drought-stricken crops this summer left no doubt that the lack of rain created devastatingly dry conditions throughout the region.
LAWA Bulletin July/August 2006
LAWA Bulletin May/June 2006
Garrison Diversion and the Bureau of Reclamation are developing a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Red River Valley Water Supply Project.
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LAWA Bulletin March/April 2006
The Lake Agassiz Water Authority (LAWA) submitted comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement Red River Valley Water Supply Project. LAWA submitted comments that represent concerns that that water systems feel need to be addressed in order to make informed decisions as they move forward with participation comments.
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LAWA Bulletin, January/Febraury 2006
In order to more accurately plan for a future drought, a further study of drought characterization has been undertaken. Results of this study will answer questions such as: How rare was the 1930s drought? The year 1988 was a dry year, how does it compare with the 1930s? Is designing the […]
LAWA Bulletin, November-December 2005
Garrison Diversion represents the State of North Dakota’s interests as a Co-Lead with the Bureau of Reclamation in the preparation of the Red River Valley Water Supply Project Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). In fulfilling their legal obligations under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Co-Leads extensively studied numerous alternatives to meet the comprehensive water […]
LAWA Bulletin, October 2005
With the impending threat of future water supply shortages in the Red River Valley, Lake Agassiz Water Authority (Lake Agassiz) has been searching for a solution that will meet the needs of the population in eastern North Dakota along with the cities of East Grand Forks, Moorhead and Breckenridge, MN. With so much depending on […]
LAWA Bulletin, September 2005
Lake Agassiz Water Authority (Lake Agassiz) submitted comments to the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) concerning the draft Needs & Options Report.
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LAWA Bulletin, August 2005
In a report presented to Lake Agassiz Water Authority (Lake Agassiz), the Garrison Diversion Unit to Sheyenne River Alternative was identified as the least cost alternative for supplying the Red River Valley with a much-needed water supply.
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