Lake Agassiz Water Authority

Initial financing for a huge project to deliver Missouri River water to North Dakota’s Red River Valley now has the state Legislature’s final approval.
The North Dakota House voted 92-0 on Friday to endorse legislation that includes $100 million for the project, which is expected to cost more than $700 million. It now goes to […]

The Red River Valley is one step closer to securing a dependable water source with the recent release of the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Red River Valley Water Supply Project. The document was prepared in response to the comments received on the original Draft Environmental Impact Statement.
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Click on the links below to read recent testimony from LAWA representatives in committee hearings for the North Dakota State Legislature.
Bill 2020: This bill would provide an appropriation for the State Water Commission, create and enact a new section of the North Dakota Century Code related to funding for Grand Forks flood control, provide […]

FARGO - City officials say their goal of bringing Missouri River water to eastern North Dakota appears to be within reach.
“All the pieces are in place, and it appears the money is going to be available, too. Now is the time,” said Bruce Furness, the former mayor of Fargo and the chairman of the Lake […]

There is no question that the Red River Valley is facing a potential water supply crisis. Solving this problem is a priority for many entities, including Lake Agassiz Water Authority. A solution to this problem has been defined and it contains three components; 1) water conservation plans, 2) drought contingency measures and 3) […]