2026 Construction & Bidding Update
2026 Construction & Bidding Update Fall is quickly approaching but the 2026 construction season for the Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVWSP) is still full steam ahead. Progress on the transmission pipeline continues with 9.6 miles installed this year. “Our relatively dry summer weather has helped the construction crews this year,” says Kip Kovar, […]
Introducing Spencer Halvorson, LAWA Executive Director
Introducing Spencer Halvorson, LAWA Executive Director The Lake Agassiz Water Authority (LAWA) hired its first employee in June this year, 23 years after the North Dakota State Legislature created the water authority. Spencer Halvorson is LAWA’s new Executive Director. LAWA is a co-sponsor of the Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVWSP) with the Garrison […]
Fall User Meetings
Fall User Meetings The Lake Agassiz Water Authority (LAWA) is scheduling meetings with prospective users of the Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVWSP) in late 2026. The goal of the meetings is to provide rural water systems, cities, and counties with updates on construction progress and cost projections. The RRVWSP is co-sponsored by LAWA […]
Introducing Scott Mehring, Garrison Diversion Field Services Supervisor
Introducing Scott Mehring, Garrison Diversion Field Services Supervisor After 19 years with the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District (Garrison Diversion), Scott Mehring is likely one of the most recognizable staff members. The Field Services Supervisor is Garrison Diversion’s eyes and ears on the ground for the construction of the Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVWSP). […]
LAWA Board Election Results
LAWA Board Election Results There are no changes to report on the Lake Agassiz Water Authority (LAWA) Board of Directors. Elections were held at the North Dakota Rural Water Expo in February. Fargo Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney continues as Chairman of the Board, and Brandon Bochenski, Mayor of Grand Forks, remains in the Vice Chairman […]
ENDAWS Receives Federal Approval and $158M Appropriation
ENDAWS Receives Federal Approval and $158M Appropriation Thanks in large part to U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, a federal project that will complement the state-led Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVWSP) has received the official green light and two federal funding approvals. Sen. Cramer announced on March 17 that the U.S. Bureau […]
Three RRVWSP Construction Contracts Awarded, 2025-2027 Biennium Funding Confirmed
Three RRVWSP Construction Contracts Awarded, 2025-2027 Biennium Funding Confirmed As contractors prepare for the 2026 construction season of the Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVWSP) transmission pipeline, the State of North Dakota’s Water Topics Overview Committee received an update on the Project’s status. On March 26, Duane DeKrey, Garrison Diversion Conservancy District (Garrison Diversion) […]
Introducing Tim Meyer, LAWA Board Member
Introducing Tim Meyer, LAWA Board Member There is a new face on the Lake Agassiz Water Authority (LAWA) Board of Directors. Lisbon’s Mayor, Tim Meyer, knows his city’s needs very well. He has spent the past 20 years serving on the Lisbon City Council – 8 as a councilman and the past 12 as Mayor. […]
LAWA Election: Lisbon Secures Seat on Board of Directors
LAWA Election: Lisbon Secures Seat on Board of Directors Lake Agassiz Water Authority (LAWA) held elections in September during the North Dakota League of Cities conference. Under state law, the LAWA Board of Directors includes one seat for a city located east of Highway 1 with a population of less than 5,000. The City of […]
Wrapping Up 2025, Looking Ahead to 2026
Wrapping Up 2025, Looking Ahead to 2026 The crews working on the Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVWSP) enjoyed a longer than typical construction season thanks to mild spring and fall weather in 2025. Construction activities continued into December with a total of 12 miles of transmission pipe installed to date this year. That […]