A Tribal View of Water Tour
Nibi (water) is sacred and vital to all life within the environment. Learn how the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa views water and uses this vital natural resource for drinking, agriculture, and environmental health. Travel to the United States-Canada border and enjoy the International Peace Garden, a living monument to the ideals of friendship and cooperation among nations (passport or birth certificate and photo ID required). This tour begins and ends in Belcourt.
The public is invited to attend the tour, which costs $40 per person, and includes transportation, informational materials, meals, refreshments and a one-year digital subscription to the North Dakota Water magazine.
Registration is required for this tour. For questions or to register, contact Julie Ellingson or call 701-223-8332. An agenda will be posted when it is available.
The North Dakota Water Education Foundation would like to thank this year’s tour sponsors. Their support is key to the success of the entire tour program.
2026 Water Tour Sponsors:
*Bartlett & West
*AE2S
*Apex Engineering Group, Inc.
*Cavendish Farms
*Chevron Corporation
*Devils Lake Basin Joint Water Resource Board
*Garrison Diversion Conservancy District
*Houston Engineering, Inc.
*Moore Engineering, Inc.
*N.D. Department of Water Resources
*N.D. Natural Resources Trust
*N.D. Water Resource Districts Association
*Southwest Water Authority
*Western Area Water Supply Authority
*N.D. Game & Fish Department
*Ackerman-Estvold
*Basin Electric Power Cooperative
*HDR
*BARR Engineering Co.
*Image Printing, Inc.
*Minnesota Valley Irrigation-Bismarck
*N.D. Rural Water Systems Association