ND’s Variable Weather Proves Back-to-Back Drought and Flood is Possible
There is one constant in North Dakota’s weather – constant change. After drought conditions made headlines throughout 2021 and into the first quarter of 2022, a soggy April and May left many communities across the state dealing with flooding. WDAY TV Chief Meteorologist John Wheeler has spoken about the variability of our climate several times while […]
Introducing Jay Anderson, Garrison Diversion Board Member
It’s no surprise that Jay Anderson was elected to represent Ransom County on the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District Board. Water and agriculture have weaved throughout his life in several ways. He served on the Ransom-Sargent Rural Water Board from 1994 to 2006. In 1994, he helped start the Central area of the Southeast Water Users […]
RRVWSP Construction & Standard Land Reclamation Process
Pipe shipments are set to arrive in July, and pipeline installation on the Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVWSP) will kick into high gear. Crews will begin in Foster County southeast of Carrington, North Dakota, and continue west, working towards the existing 1.2 miles of pipeline installed last year. This summer, the pipe for […]
Micro Tunnel Boring Machine to Meet Specialized Construction Needs
Garrison Diversion Conservancy District (Garrison Diversion) staff and members of the Board of Directors took a chilly field trip in early March to Washburn, North Dakota, to see firsthand an impressive piece of construction equipment. Garrison Diversion, a co-sponsor of the Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVWSP), manages the construction of the drought mitigation […]
Introducing Nancy Marquart, Garrison Diversion Board Member
Nancy Marquart is a person who likes to be involved in her community. She became a Nelson County Commissioner in 2015 and is currently in her second year as Chairman. Recently, she wrapped up a six-year stint as a Lake Region Law Enforcement Center Board Member. She ran for and won the Nelson County seat […]
RRVWSP Construction Top Priority in 2022
The co-sponsors of the Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVWSP), Garrison Diversion Conservancy District (Garrison Diversion) and the Lake Agassiz Water Authority (LAWA), are eager to ramp up construction again as spring is in the air. Garrison Diversion awarded Garney Construction the RRVWSP 5B construction contract that will continue the buried pipeline an additional […]
Massive new pipeline to protect eastern North Dakota from drought
January 26, 2022AWWA Connections| Massive new pipeline to protect eastern North Dakota from drought (awwa.org) North Dakota is embarking on a massive pipeline project, drawing water from the Missouri River in the center part of the state and delivering it to the east, preparing the region for future droughts. Once completed, the $1.22 billion Red […]
2021 Garrison Diversion Water Conference Recap
The 2021 Garrison Diversion Water Conference focused on the Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVWSP) drew about 100 attendees to the Fargo Holiday Inn on October 21. The biannual conference aims to educate the public, legislators, and RRVWSP stakeholders on the drought mitigation project. A wide variety of speakers provided updates on drought conditions, […]
RRVWSP Construction Acceleration Proposed
Construction crews for the Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVWSP) made great progress on the buried water pipeline this fall due to the unseasonably warm weather. An accelerated construction timeline is being discussed as Garrison Diversion Conservancy District (Garrison Diversion) and Lake Agassiz Water Authority (LAWA) leaders consider the potential for ongoing drought conditions […]
Introducing Dave Carlsrud, LAWA Board Member
Dave Carlsrud joined the Lake Agassiz Water Authority Board (LAWA) after becoming the Mayor of Valley City. The self-described “old Norwegian” came into office through a special election in 2016 without any political experience. However, he did have a strong desire to help the community of 6,300 residents in any way he could. Reelected in […]