North Dakota Water Commission

North Dakota Water Commission: Approves eligibility date for drought assistance funding to farmers and ranchers

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) – The North Dakota Water Commission has voted to set April 8, 2021, as the start date for eligible labor and material expenses that can be reimbursed through the state’s Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Program. In addition, the U.S. Drought Monitor released Thursday shows the expansion of Extreme Drought conditions into Richland County, making livestock producers…

New Mapping Tool Shows Flooding Risk Across North Dakota

The tool is intended to help people make informed decisions about flood protection.

BISMARCK, N.D.–The North Dakota Water Commission has unveiled a new interactive mapping tool that provides information on potential flooding in the state. State risk map coordinator Laura Horner says the map shows where flooding might occur and to what extent it could happen in various scenarios. The North Dakota Risk Assessment Mapservice was on display Wednesday at the Bismarck Event…