CASE STUDY
North Dakota Water Development Plan North Dakota Water Resources has developed a comprehensive water development plan, categorizing project needs into flood control, general water, rural water supply, and state-owned projects. Over two dozen projects are prioritized and planned for the 2025-2027 biennium, including flood control, FEMA compliance equipment improvements, bank stabilization, pipeline construction, and various other capital improvements.
Key Takeaways The purpose of the North Dakota Water Resource Plan to plan projects for “present and future generations of North Dakota” » The goals of the report are to + Protect citizens and economy from flood related impacts
+ Provide safe and reliable water supplies for health and prosperity of the citizens and economy
North Dakota Department of Water Resources Water Development Plan dwr.nd.gov/info_edu/water_development_ plan/index.html
» Projects take a lot of planning (at least a year), because the State understands that projects are evolving and changing in scope and need.
102 | Water Rights
South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development
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