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 […]
Garrison Diversion General Manager Looks Back on 10 Years of Progress
Garrison Diversion General Manager Looks Back on 10 Years of Progress The past 10 years have flown by according to Duane DeKrey. This year marks a decade since his promotion to General Manager of Garrison Diversion Conservancy District (Garrison Diversion). Over the past decade, Garrison Diversion has seen a lot of success, especially with the […]
2025 RRVWP Construction Progress
2025 RRVWSP Construction Progress Crews started the 2025 construction season early thanks to a mild spring. Now they are hoping the weather will hold out this fall so they can continue pipe installation as long as possible. In 2024, construction wrapped up in November. If conditions cooperate again this year, the Red River Valley Water […]
2025 Legislative Wrap-Up
2025 Legislative Wrap-Up With North Dakota’s 2025 legislative session now in the rearview mirror, the co-sponsors of the Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVWSP) are adjusting the work plan for the 2025-2027 biennium to match the budget approved by the legislature. Garrison Diversion Conservancy District (Garrison Diversion) and Lake Agassiz Water Authority (LAWA) requested […]