NORTH DAKOTA WATER COMMISSION
Marc Halvorson, West Fargo, N.D., viewpoint: Stump Lake Gravity Flow Channel not necessary 
I would hope that common sense prevails and Gov. Jack Dalrymple and the water commission will stop spending my taxpayer dollars on this project. The Stump Lake Gravity Flow Channel is not necessary.
By Marc Halvorson , August 13, 2012
Study of Minot flood protection measures sought
A newly approved study should show how many homes along the Souris River will be affected by new safeguards against flooding. North Dakota's Water Commission approved a request to pick an engineering firm for the project today.
By Associated Press , August 17, 2011
N.D. flooding partly in Canadian hands, but few complaints so far
Unlike the Missouri River, the Souris River's water flows are being decided in Canada by the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority, rather than the Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. federal agency that manages the Missouri River’s six dams in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska.
By Dale Wetzel , June 26, 2011
Trenton Lake oil patch plan draws criticism
A northwestern North Dakota man’s plans to take water from an area lake for use in the oil patch is worrying a state wildlife official.
By Associated Press , March 01, 2010
N.D. change would let more sulfate into the Sheyenne River
Part of the Sheyenne River that has been used to drain floodwaters from Devils Lake would have too much sulfate to be used for municipal drinking water under rules the state Health Department is proposing.
By Dale Wetzel , January 02, 2010
Engineer: Devils Lake outlet could pump more water by June
Engineer Dale Frink said the commission is working to get new pumps delivered by May and increase the outlet's power supply.
By Associated Press , November 12, 2009
- Should the Devils Lake outlet be allowed to pump more water into the Sheyenne River? Is the International Joint Commission the appropriate body to arbitrate the U.S.-Canada dispute over water discharges via the outlet?
- Richard Betting, Valley City, N.D., letter: Devils Lake must assess impact of plan
IN THE MAIL: Department acts too casually citing emergency
In July, the State Water Commission announced that it would increase Devils Lake outlet pumping to 100 cubic feet per second all of the time.
By Richard Betting , September 27, 2009
Devils Lake city officials considering Tolna Coulee cleanout
The coulee is where Devils Lake floodwaters would naturally flow through to the Sheyenne River if the flooding lake ever rose to 1,459 feet above sea level.
By Associated Press , July 08, 2009
TAKING A BACKSEAT? Valley water pipeline facing hurdles amid flood protection push
The water project must clear a pair of tough hurdles. It must get federal funding and win congressional authorization to use Missouri River water. But the most immediate challenge is whether the valley water supply project will get $3 million in state funding to allow planning and preparations for the project to keep going.
By Patrick Springer , June 15, 2009
Water Commission to discuss Devils Lake outlet
June 05, 2009
Engineers looking at Devils Lake outlet
The North Dakota Water Commission has hired an engineering firm to come up with estimates of how much it would cost to increase the water flow in the Devils Lake outlet.
By Associated Press , May 30, 2009
FEMA setting up shop in Devils Lake region
Damage in the flooded Devils Lake region this year might be unprecedented, Ramsey County Emergency Manager Tim Heisler said.
Road damage has been reported at hundreds of spots in the region, and more homes are being flooded or damaged, he said. As many as 40,000 more acres of prime farmland are likely to be lost.
By Associated Press , May 17, 2009
LaMoure dam shows signs of erosion as floodwaters inundate county
Engineers are monitoring erosion of the emergency spillway at Lake LaMoure Dam, and one home downstream has been evacuated as a precaution, a county official says.
By Mike Nowatzki , April 14, 2009
Bismarck officials say ice jam opened
Officials say an ice jam no longer appears to be a threat south of Bismarck, where explosives were used last week to try to break it up.
By Associated Press , April 04, 2009
Devils Lake mayor: Hoeven to recommend state help for dike extension
The mayor of Devils Lake says Gov. John Hoeven will recommend $10 million in the budget of the State Water Commission to help pay for extending the city's dike.
By Associated Press , March 12, 2009
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