News Updates
Garrison Diversion General Manager’s Job Description
April 25, 2013
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under administrative direction of and accountable to the Board of Directors, the General Manager is responsible for the overall management of strategy, operations, human resources and general affairs of the District. This includes providing leadership and direction on policies and programs affecting all constituency groups while managing the business aspects for the operation.
Garrison Diversion General Manager Job Application
April 25, 2013
Send completed application, resume, cover letter and three professional references by May 15 to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Garrison Diversion and Carrington Informational Brochure
April 25, 2013
Learn more about the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District and Carrington, ND as you browse this brochure.
Rayner Appointed to Board of Directors
April 24, 2013
News Release - CARRINGTON, ND – (April 24, 2013) The Garrison Diversion Conservancy District welcomes Renae Rayner to the Board of Directors. Renae Rayner, Steele County, was appointed by the Steele County Commission to serve on the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District’s board of directors.
Job Announcement - Temporary/Seasonal Operator
April 2, 2013
Garrison Diversion is hiring a temporary/seasonal Operator. The duty station is as follows: McClusky O&M Office, the McClusky Canal, Snake Creek Pumping Plant, and any Garrison Diversion Unit mitigation lands within 20 miles of the McClusky Canal.
Job Announcement - Temporary/Seasonal Maintenance Worker
April 2, 2013
Garrison Diversion is hiring a temporary/seasonal maintenance worker. Duty station is as follows: McClusky O&M Office, the McClusky Canal, Snake Creek Pumping Plant, and any Garrison Diversion Unit mitigation lands within 20 miles of the McClusky Canal.
New Rockford Canal Public Hay Auction
March 25, 2013
NEW ROCKFORD CANAL PUBLIC HAY AUCTION
JUNE 11, 2013, - 3 P.M. CENTRAL TIME
NEW ROCKFORD OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OFFICE
A public hay auction will be held for five individual fields on June 11, 2013 at 3:00 pm. The auction will take place at Garrison Diversion’s Operations & Maintenance Office in New Rockford.
Approximately 161 acres total are being offered for bid through a competitive bidding process. The highest bidder for each tract will be issued a one year Mow Permit for the current year.
McClusky Canal Public Hay Auction
March 25, 2013
McCLUSKY CANAL PUBLIC HAY AUCTION
JUNE 11, 2013, - 10 A.M. CENTRAL TIME
MCCLUSKY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OFFICE
Please bring this with you if you attend the hay auction.
These fields are being hayed to remove litter, stimulate new grass growth and assist with the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District’s weed control program. Our intent is to include these fields into a haying rotation where each field is hayed two successive seasons and rested four. A public auction will be held through a competitive bidding process. The highest bidder for each tract will be issued a one year Mow Permit for the current year. This is an annual program.
There are 26 individual fields which will be bid and hayed separately.
Approximately 1,233 acres total are being offered for bid. Minimum field size is 18 acres and the maximum field size is 94 acres.
New Garrison Diversion Members Sworn into Office
March 20, 2013
ND Water - March 2013
The desire to have an impact on North Dakota’s water industry and a voice on the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District’s (Garrison Diversion) board of directors led Michael Tweed of Eddy County and Jay Anderson of Ransom County to run in November’s general election. These individuals were elected by citizens within their respective counties to represent their counties on the board of directors. Tweed and Anderson were sworn into office at January’s board meeting.
Advertisement for Construction Bids - MM15 Irrigation Project
March 15, 2013
The scope of work generally consists of furnishing and installing the following:
General Construction: Work generally includes mobilization, bonding, insurance; furnish and install a new irrigation pump station, fabricated steel discharge piping, and approximately 4830 linear feet of open cut irrigation pipeline; electrical site work and controls; miscellaneous site work, including excavation and backfilling; and miscellaneous related construction, equipment, and appurtenances.
Garrison Diversion Board of Directors Elects Three Members to Serve on Executive Committee
February 7, 2013
CARRINGTON (February 8, 2013) – The Garrison Diversion Conservancy District (Garrison Diversion) Board of Directors recently elected three members to serve on its Executive Committee. Elected were Roger Fenstad, Cass County Director; Jeff Breker, Sargent County Director; and Bill Ongstad, Wells County Director.
Garrison Diversion Conservancy District Elects New Chairman
February 7, 2013
CARRINGTON (February 7, 2013) –The Garrison Diversion Conservancy District Board of Directors elected a new chairman at the January board meeting, as well as a new vice chairman and second vice chairman.
Garrison Diversion Board of Directors Welcomes Two New Directors
February 7, 2013
CARRINGTON (February 7, 2013) – Two new board members were sworn into office at January’s meeting of the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District’s (Garrison Diversion) Board of Directors. Michael Tweed, Eddy County, and Jay Anderson, Ransom County, were elected to represent their respective counties in November’s general election.
Advertisment for Bids - Installing Rip Rap and Fabric at Lake Audubon
January 18, 2013
Garrison Diversion Conservancy District is requesting sealed bids for installation of approximately 1900 cubic yards of rip rap and fabric along 8 islands within Lake Audobon. Work includes, but not limited to, loading rip rap, hauling material over the ice, prepping area and placing rip rap material on the islands. Rip rap will be provided at 2 locations(see stockpile map).
Rip Rap Bid Invitation
December 20, 2012
Specifications for bid: Rip Rap Material for Audubon Islands
Mark Cook Sworn in to Board of Directors
October 18, 2012
News Release - CARRINGTON (October 18, 2012) - The Garrison Diversion Conservancy District welcomes Mark Cook to the Board of Directors. Mark was recently appointed to the board by the Renville County Commission, and he was sworn in to office at the October board meeting. Mark replaces former director Jim Burbidge, who passed away in June of this year. Mark will complete the remaining two years of Jim’s term.
Garrison Diversion Awards Matching Recreation Grants
October 15, 2012
News Release - CARRINGTON, ND (October 15, 2012) - At their semi-annual meeting held recently, the Garrison Diversion Recreation Committee awarded a total of $101,751 in matching recreation grants. Nine applicants received grant approval for their recreational projects, which varied from enhancing campgrounds and RV parks to installing playground equipment.
Garrison Diversion Hosts Drought Conference in Fargo
October 2, 2012
News Release - Fargo, N.D. — Today, the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District (Garrison Diversion) hosted a conference to address the issue of drought in the Red River Valley. Drought experts from across the nation were brought together to talk about the important ways to prepare for a drought and recognize the risks it brings. The conference was held to educate North Dakota’s policymakers and the public about the need for drought preparation.
Garrison Diversion Drought Conference 2012 Invitation
September 19, 2012
It’s been several years since North Dakota has been affected by a drought. Of course, that could be changing. The time to prepare for a drought is now. You’re invited to the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District Drought Conference in Fargo. You’ll learn important ways to prepare for a drought, recognize its risks, and how Garrison Diversion and North Dakota are preparing for it.
2012 Drought Conference - Save the Date
September 4, 2012
It’s been several years since North Dakota has been affected by a drought. Of course, that could be changing. The time to prepare for a drought is now. You’re invited to the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District Drought Conference in Fargo. You’ll learn important ways to prepare for a drought, recognize its risks, and how Garrison Diversion and North Dakota are preparing for it.
Garrison Diversion Awards Contract for McClusky Canal Headworks Building
August 14, 2012
News Release
CARRINGTON, ND (August 2, 2012) – The Garrison Diversion Conservancy District recently awarded a contract to Wick Construction of Valley City for the replacement of the McClusky Canal Headworks building. The building is located at the east end of Lake Audubon near the beginning of the McClusky Canal. The headworks building houses controls for operating the McClusky Canal.
2012 O&M Surplus Listing
August 1, 2012
The Garrison Diversion Conservancy District is accepting sealed bids for surplus O&M items.
Garrison Diversion Signs Long-Term Water Contract
July 16, 2012
News Release
Carrington, ND (July 8, 2012) - Recently, the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District (Garrison Diversion) signed a 40-year contract with the United States Government through the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) to provide irrigation water using the McClusky Canal. This is the first long-term irrigation water service contract signed by Garrison Diversion and Reclamation since the project was first authorized 47 years ago.
Garrison Diversion Assists with Recreation Projects
July 16, 2012
News Release
CARRINGTON, ND – (July 10, 2012) This spring, the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District (Garrison Diversion) operations and maintenance (O&M) staff made improvements to recreation facilities in the Chain of Lakes Recreation Area along the McClusky Canal.
Garrison Diversion Installs Fuel Management System
July 16, 2012
News Release
McClusky, ND – (July 10, 2012) The Garrison Diversion Conservancy District has installed a new digital fuel management system at the Operations and Maintenance office in McClusky. The fuel management system allows Garrison Diversion to better track fuel consumption for accurate job accounting and equipment use accounting.
NAWS Hopes to Bring Stable Water Supply to Booming Areas Northwestern North Dakota
July 16, 2012
ND Water - July 2012
Poor quality and quantity of water in northwestern North Dakota spurred an idea for a Northwest Area Water Supply project that would supply treated water from Lake Sakakawea to Minot and several smaller communities in the region to meet their domestic water supply needs. Plans for a supplemental water supply for this region were formed in the Flood Control Act of 1944 and as amended through the Garrison Diversion Reformulation Act of 1986 and Dakota Water Resources Act of 2000.
MR&I Program Helps Bring Quality Water to Emmons, McIntosh, Logan Counties
June 20, 2012
ND Water - June 2012
Herb and Arlene Grenz of rural Emmons County get their water from a well on their property. The water from the well is high in sodium. So high that the plants in their yard and garden don’t do
well and they can see the white salt buildup on the soil after watering it. This is especially evident during the years with limited rainfall. It makes their drinking water taste bad, too. So bad that they buy all their drinking water from a filtering machine in town.
Construction Bids for McClusky Canal Headworks Building
June 13, 2012
Separate sealed Bids for construction of the McClusky Canal Headworks – Control House Replacement will be received at the office of Garrison Diversion Conservancy District, 401 Hwy 281 NE, Carrington, ND 58421, until 2:00 p.m., local time, on the 29th day of June, 2012, where and at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Recreation Funds Benefit Booming Communities
May 23, 2012
North Dakota Water - May 2012
For many years, recreation has been an important initiative of the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District (Garrison Diversion). We believe in developing and enhancing recreation opportunities for the people of North Dakota and visitors to our great state to enjoy. Many recreation projects are planned each year to make communities more attractive for residents and visitors alike. While these development and enhancement projects can be a great benefit to a community, they can also be very costly. Through its Matching Recreation Grant Program, Garrison Diversion can help offset the high costs of recreation projects to communities within member counties.
“Garrison Diversion’s reach continues” editorial from The Bismarck Tribune
May 4, 2012
Tribune editorial
Having the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District and the Bureau of Reclamation sign a 40-year contract to provide water for irrigation from the McClusky Canal marks a major new chapter in the story of Garrison Dam and its promise. It is long overdue, but it is good news.
Garrison Diversion Awards $159,224 in Matching Recreation Grants
May 3, 2012
The Garrison Diversion Conservancy District’s Recreation Committee awarded a total of $159,224 in matching recreation grants at their semi-annual meeting. Seventeen applicants received grant approval for their recreational projects, which varied from purchasing new playground equipment and developing campsites to installing bathroom facilities.
Garrison Diversion Conservancy District Signs Long-term Irrigation Water Contract
May 3, 2012
News Release - Garrison Diversion Conservancy District signs long-term irrigation water contract
Bismarck, N.D. — On Wednesday, the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District (Garrison Diversion) signed a 40-year contract with the United States Government through the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) to provide irrigation water using the McClusky Canal. This is the first long-term irrigation water service contract signed by Garrison Diversion and Reclamation since the project was first authorized 47 years ago.
“40-year irrigation deal inked for McClusky Canal” from The Bismarck Tribune
May 3, 2012
By BRIAN GEHRING | Bismarck Tribune | Posted: Wednesday, May 2, 2012 11:00 pm
After sitting relatively idle for the past 30 or so years, water in the McClusky Canal will have a chance to be used for its intended purpose — irrigating farm land.
The Garrison Diversion Conservancy District and the Bureau of Reclamation on Wednesday signed a 40-year contract to provide water from the 73.6-mile McClusky Canal for irrigation.
“North Dakota water supply project could be pursued without federal assistance” from The Forum
April 30, 2012
Published April 19, 2012
By Kristen Daum, The Forum
FARGO – Tired of waiting on a federal bureaucracy that drags its feet, proponents of an effort to supply eastern North Dakota with Missouri River water told state lawmakers Thursday they’re willing to move ahead with Plan B.
Former Fargo Mayor and Lake Agassiz Water Authority Chairman Bruce Furness told a water-focused legislative committee that his group is prepared to consider an alternative that won’t require federal assistance.
McClusky Canal Public Hay Auction
March 13, 2012
A public hay auction will be held for 27 individual fields on June 12, 2012 at 10:00 am. The auction will take place at Garrison Diversion’s Operations & Maintenance Office in McClusky.
Approximately 1,128 total acres are being offered for bid through a competitive bidding process. The highest bidder for each tract will be issued a one year Mow Permit for the current year.
New Rockford Canal Public Hay Auction
March 13, 2012
A public hay auction will be held for five individual fields on June 12, 2012 at 3:00 pm. The auction will take place at Garrison Diversion’s Operations & Maintenance Office in New Rockford.
Approximately 161.5 acres total are being offered for bid through a competitive bidding process. The highest bidder for each tract will be issued a one year Mow Permit for the current year.
2012 Executive Committee Elections
March 12, 2012
News Release - CARRINGTON, ND (February 9, 2012) – At the quarterly meeting of the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District’s board of directors in January, the board held elections for three positions on the Executive Committee. Director Bill Krivarchka was re-elected to serve an additional term, while directors Alan Walter and Cliff Hanretty were elected for a two-year term on the committee.
Garrison Diversion Directors Recognized for Efforts in Water Industry
March 6, 2012
ND Water - Each year, at the 2011 Annual Joint North Dakota Water Convention and Irrigation Expo, the water industry recognizes individuals who have put forth great effort and have dedicated their time and knowledge to North Dakota’s water industry. Two members of the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District’s board of directors, John Peyerl and Alan Walter, were presented awards for their accomplishments in and dedication to North Dakota’s water industry.
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.