News Releases

Water Users Comments on Federal BABA Waiver

The North Dakota Water Users submitted comments to the Bureau of Reclamation on their proposed waiver from Build America Buy America (BABA) requirements for previously planned rural water projects. Water Users asked the Bureau to ensure the BABA waiver would cover the...

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Comment today on SWC’s Support for Irrigation

Comment today on SWC’s Support for Irrigation  On June 8, the State Water Commission directed staff to open a 14-day comment period on the Irrigation Association’s request to modernize two programs that provide state assistance for irrigation development (request...

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2023 Summer Water Tours Scheduled!

The 2023 Summer Water Tours are scheduled! The North Dakota Water Education Foundation would like to thank this year’s tour sponsors. Your support is key to the success of the entire tour program. 2023 Water Tour Sponsors: AE2S Bartlett & West Devils Lake Basin...

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Red River Retention Authority Seeking Executive Director

The Red River Retention Authority (RRRA) is taking applications for a full-time consulting Executive Director in a multi-state office, representing 7 watershed districts in Minnesota and 14 water resource districts in North Dakota. Primary duties include promotion and...

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NRCS Awards Irrigation Funds to North Dakota Irrigators

BISMARCK, N.D.—More than $1 million was awarded to North Dakota Irrigators this spring through a collaboration with the North Dakota Irrigation Association and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). This funding opportunity...

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2022 Summer Water Tours Scheduled!

The 2022 Summer Water Tours are scheduled! The North Dakota Water Education Foundation would like to thank this year’s tour sponsors. Your support is key in the success of the entire tour program. 2022 Water Tour Sponsors: Garrison Diversion Conservancy District...

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Irrigation Informational Seminar to be Held in Steele

BISMARCK, N.D.—The North Dakota Irrigation Association and the Central Dakota Irrigation District are hosting an informational seminar on February 17 at 2pm at the Pifer Auction Center in Steele, N.D. for area irrigators. This seminar will feature an update on aquifer...

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