Water, Wind and Weather Modification Tour
Southwestern North Dakota is not known for an abundance of water. However, the Bowman-Haley Lake and Dam, located southeast of Bowman, has 17 miles of scenic shoreline offering year-round recreational opportunities and a haven for a wide variety of wildlife. Weather modification is a tool used to benefit the semi-arid climate in the region; learn how it works and why it is a useful tool. Tour participants will also learn about Bowman Wind, a wind energy project that will generate 200 megawatts of energy, powering up to 72,000 U.S. homes. The tour begins and ends in Bowman.
The public is invited to attend the tour, which costs $30 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.
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.
2025 Water Tour Sponsors:
* AE2S
* Apex Engineering Group
* Bartlett & West
* Cavendish Farms
* Devils Lake Basin Joint Water Resource Board
* Ellingson Companies
* FARMS
* Garrison Diversion Conservancy District
* Hess Corporation
* 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 and Fish Department
* Ackerman-Estvold
* Basin Electric Power Cooperative
* HDR
* Barr Engineering Co.
* Image Printing, Inc.
* MVI-Bismarck
* N.D. Rural Water Systems Association
* Ohnstad Twichell, P.C.