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 […]
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 […]