North Dakota State Water Commission Minutes
The Commission addressed several key agenda items, including a legal update on navigability studies and a department budget outlook. The Commission authorized an agreement for the first phase of Operation Safe Flow and a study contract for Missouri River potential intake sites. Additionally, funding and contract authorizations were approved for the Southwest Pipeline Project, including procurement for intake improvements and SCADA integration services. Various water supply and flood control projects received state cost-share approval, including the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection project, municipal infrastructure improvements in several cities, and rural water distribution expansion. Furthermore, the Commission approved a change of scope for the Greater Ramsey Water District project to accommodate a generator upgrade.