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BISMARCK - The North Dakota State Water Commission (SWC) approved more than $5.9 million in funding for projects including dam support, water supply, and other water infrastructure projects across the state during its Aug. 18 meeting in Bismarck.
Approved projects include:
- Burke County Water Resource District, North Star Dam removal, $185,282.
- Garrison Diversion Conservancy District, MM 10R Irrigation Project, $253,729.
- Underwood, water system improvements, $450,074.
- Western Area Water Supply, R&T Stanley and Little Knife Bay, $646,650.
Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring voted with the State Water Commission to activate a water supply assistance program for livestock producers as the governor declared a drought disaster for extremely dry conditions across North Dakota. Producers seeking more information about the program may call 328-4959 or email dwrlivestock@nd.gov.