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 […]
Thankful for North Dakota’s Investment in Drought Protection
North Dakotans are in an enviable position in 2026. The state is well on the way to protecting nearly half the state’s population from the effects of drought. A Much-Needed Drought Project “I give a lot of credit to the State of North Dakota for recognizing the importance of implementing a long-term solution to protect […]
RRVWSP Pipeline Construction Moves into Griggs County
The 2026 Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVWSP) construction season is well underway. Crews have been installing the transmission pipeline for several years in Foster and Wells Counties. This spring, work moved into Griggs County. Carstensen Contracting, Inc. began working on a 6.5-mile portion of 72-inch pipeline from Helena Township to Ball Hill Township […]
Introducing Jeff Breker, LAWA Board Member
Jeff Breker understands the importance of having access to high quality water better than many people. As a resident of Sargent County who has operated a ranch for more than 40 years, he remembers the days before rural water reached his farmstead. “I’ve been operating my cattle operation since the early eighties. Starting out, my […]
LAWA Thanks LaVonne Althoff for 22 Years of Service
The Lake Agassiz Water Authority (LAWA) Board of Directors is thanking one of its initial members who is retiring after 22 years of service. LaVonne Althoff has represented Southeast Water Users District (SEWUD) since the very first LAWA Board meeting in February 2004. The following resolution of appreciation was adopted unanimously during the March 2026 […]
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 […]