2025 Legislative Wrap-Up
2025 Legislative Wrap-Up With North Dakota’s 2025 legislative session now in the rearview mirror, the co-sponsors of the Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVWSP) are adjusting the work plan for the 2025-2027 biennium to match the budget approved by the legislature. Garrison Diversion Conservancy District (Garrison Diversion) and Lake Agassiz Water Authority (LAWA) requested […]
Earliest RRVWSP Construction Start to Date
Earliest RRVWSP Construction Start to Date North Dakota’s relatively mild and dry winter allowed construction crews to begin pipe installation on the Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVWSP) earlier than previous years. The early start comes on the heels of the 2024 construction season which saw the most pipe installed to date. Carstensen […]
Introducing Alan Idso, LAWA Board Member
Introducing Alan Idso, LAWA Board Member There is a new face on the Lake Agassiz Water Authority (LAWA) Board of Directors. Alan Idso has served on the Cass Rural Water Users District Board of Directors for the past four years. When Mark Johnson retired from the Cass Rural Water Users and LAWA Boards earlier this year, […]
RRVWSP Assurance Policy Spurs More User Signups
RRVWSP Assurance Policy Spurs More User Signups The Lake Agassiz Water Authority (LAWA) has developed an Assurance Policy for participants of the Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVWSP). The goal is to reduce financial risk for project participants while the project is under construction and initially operated. Since the RRVWSP Assurance Policy was announced […]
Traill County Leaders Anticipate RRVWSP Participation Will Bring Big Benefits
Traill County Leaders Anticipate RRVWSP Participation Will Bring Big Benefits Hear Hillsboro City Commission President Levi Reese, Mayville City Council Member and LAWA Director Bill Bohnsack, and Traill County Economic Development Executive Director Jim Murphy talk about the anticipated benefits of both cities’ participation in the RRVWSP. Click here to watch the video.
2025 Legislative Session Update
2025 Legislative Session Update North Dakota’s 2025 legislative session is past the halfway point and Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVWSP) representatives from Garrison Diversion Conservancy District (Garrison Diversion) and Lake Agassiz Water Authority (LAWA) have been busy supporting the project at the Capitol. Garrison Diversion and LAWA are co-sponsors of the state RRVWSP. […]
Garrison Diversion Board Welcomes New Chairman
Garrison Diversion Board Welcomes New Chairman Garrison Diversion Conservancy District (Garrison Diversion) Board of Directors has a new Chairman. After a four-year term, Ward County Director Alan Walter passed the gavel to Jay Anderson of Ransom County in January. Anderson is a long-time Director who has been heavily involved in the water industry in North […]
Successful Construction Season Leads Into 2025 Legislative Session
Successful Construction Season Leads Into 2025 Legislative Session Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVWSP) construction wrapped up in mid-November with the most pipe installed in one construction season. Crews from Oscar Renda Contracting, Carstensen Contracting Inc., and Garney Construction were blessed with an exceptionally mild fall without any snowfall until late November. “Despite receiving […]
Carrington, Cooperstown, Valley City & McLean-Sheridan Rural Water District Join RRVWSP
Carrington, Cooperstown, Valley City & McLean-Sheridan Rural Water District Join RRVWSP The Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVWSP) user base is growing. The Cities of Carrington, Cooperstown, and Valley City, as well as the McLean-Sheridan Rural Water District recently signed Memorandums of Commitment to join the RRVWSP. Tom Erdmann is the Mayor of Carrington […]
Introducing Bill Bohnsack, LAWA Board Member
Introducing Bill Bohnsack, LAWA Board Member Bill Bohnsack joined the Lake Agassiz Water Authority (LAWA) Board of Directors in 2019 to represent the City of Mayville. As a retired Chemistry, Biology, and Earth Science teacher for the Mayport-Portland School District, as well as operating the municipal swimming pool, Bill has a strong understanding of the […]