Water for North Dakota
Water plays a vital role in the economic viability of North Dakota. The Garrison Diversion Conservancy District (Garrison Diversion) is committed to securing a stronger future by providing a reliable, high quality and affordable water supply to benefit the people of North Dakota. Our focus goes beyond a dependable drinking water supply. We also aim to provide opportunities for industry, the environment, agriculture, recreation, and development of our natural resources.
Through several programs operated by Garrison Diversion, North Dakotan’s are seeing benefits.
Reliable and high quality water can mean the difference between success and failure for small towns and family farms. Garrison Diversion works to ensure North Dakotans have access to reliable and high quality water through the MR&I Program. This program has $400 million authorized in federal funding to help water systems deliver quality water to homes, businesses and farms across North Dakota.
Garrison Diversion’s roots are in agriculture, and though we are now a multi-purpose project, we have not forgotten those roots. Garrison Diversion continues to invest in agricultural initiatives throughout North Dakota. Through valuable partnerships we are able to develop, expand and enhance irrigation efforts.
North Dakota’s natural resources are valuable and we work to maintain, enhance and protect them. From wildlife habitat mitigation to the North Country Trail, Garrison Diversion plays a part in keeping North Dakota a beautiful and environmentally friendly place to live.
Recreation opportunities enhance quality of life. Garrison Diversion has been careful to set aside public land accessible to North Dakotans. We dedicate time and resources for developing areas for recreational use.
Garrison Diversion represents the state of North Dakota in the Red River Valley Water Supply Project, a project designed to bring a much needed supplemental water supply to eastern North Dakota.
Operations and maintenance (O&M) is a fundamental part of Garrison Diversion. Garrison Diversion performs O&M on the Garrison Diversion Unit facilities. We employ a skilled workforce and maintain a large fleet of equipment to aid in the completion of O&M projects.
News Updates
Stimulus Funds Aid North Dakota Water Projects
January 5, 2012
ND Water - The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) is an economic stimulus plan signed by President Barack Obama to jumpstart the economy, create or save jobs, and help American families and their communities prosper again. The United States Department of the Interior was allocated $3 billion in the ARRA, and a Recovery Act Task Force was implemented by Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar to determine which proposed projects should be funded. The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) received $1 billion to help fund water projects and construct rural water projects.
Major General David Sprynczynatyk receives Lifetime Achievement Award
December 29, 2011
News Release - CARRINGTON, ND (December 29, 2011) – The National Water Resources Association (NWRA) recently announced Major General David A. Sprynczynatyk as a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement award, recognizing a member of the NWRA who has been actively involved in the NWRA for many years and who, by their activities and service to the NWRA, merit Life Member status.
ND’s Newest Irrigation Project Begins in Turtle Lake Area
October 28, 2011
ND Water - Water at last! After much planning and anticipating, Phase I of the McClusky Canal Mile Marker 7.5 Irrigation Project (MM 7.5) is completed and capable of delivering water to some 28 irrigation pivots in the Turtle Lake area. The project is successfully using Missouri River water from the McClusky Canal, an original feature of the Garrison Diversion Unit Project.