The House appropriations committee, influenced by recent down-river opposition, said there was a "growing concern" about the effect of diverting Missouri River water for irrigation. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Water Fight Forming Up
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State Water Commission Approves NAWS Milestone
BISMARCK, ND — At its June meeting, the North Dakota State Water Commission (SWC) approved 26 cost-share requests for a broad range of strategic initiatives designed to enhance water infrastructure, support economic development, and ensure sustainable water access across the state. In[...]
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Federal Approvals Secured for NAWS Project
The Northwest Area Water Supply project has cleared two key federal hurdles, receiving long-awaited approvals from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. With Section 404 and Section 408 authorizations now secured, the state is set to move forward on a permanent intake[...]
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NAWS seeks funds to continue construction
NAWS water is expected in the systm this summer, but there’s more than $100 million required to complete the project. Then once it’s done, there are 500 moving parts that need oversight and regular inspection. Those are the highlights of the story[...]
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Lake Sakakawea set to be Minot’s primary water source
The decades-old Northwest Area Water Supply project (NAWS) is nearing completion. Set to begin flow next year, the NAWS Lake Sakakawea project promises to double current water capacity. Minot residents can anticipate a more secure, abundant water source. KX News has the[...]
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East Grand Forks City Council reviews proposed sales tax for upgrades to city’s recreational facilities
How does a place pay for the nice things it wants like parks and playgrounds? Taxes. And in East Grand Forks, the City Council is contemplating adding a sales tax to pay for adding and upgrading recreational facilities. The question on the[...]
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NAWS Project Progress
The Northwest Area Water Supply project has been in the works for decades. Initially held up in the courts, project construction began recently after a long halt, and milestone completions are on the horizon. Kim Fundingsland with The Dakotan has the full[...]
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Work to start next spring on $1B water pipeline for Red River Valley
The legal fight over NAWS — and its eminent conclusion — are paving the way for another Missouri River water supply project with cross-border implications. The Red River Water Supply Project got $30 million from the legislature. When completed, it will move[...]
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NAWS Project Takes Big Step Forward
The Northwest Area Water Supply project took a big step forward yesterday when the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation gave their blessing to the plan in place. There are still steps to take, but the plan to blend Lake Sakakawea water with local[...]
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KX News: NAWS Project Update
The Northwest Area Water Supply Project (NAWS) has been a litigated issue nearly from day one, but the days of being held up in court appear to be numbered. The decision from a judge isn’t imminent, but it does look to be on[...]
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Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for NAWS Released
The final (hopefully) piece of the bureaucratic puzzle needed for completion of the NAWS project is in place. The supplemental environmental impact statement has been released by the Bureau of Reclamation. A thirty day comment period is required before the two lawsuits,[...]
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Sen. Hoeven & Gov. Dalrymple Pressure EPA to Move NAWS Forward
Senator Hoeven is pressuring EPA director Gina McCarthy to come to a workable solution for the final implementation of the Northwest Area Water System. [...]Read More... from Sen. Hoeven & Gov. Dalrymple Pressure EPA to Move NAWS Forward