WATER
Children ages 12-15 who want to operate a boat or personal watercraft this summer must take the states boating basics course. State law requires youngsters ages 12-15 to pass the course before they o...
Posted on 5/7/13 at 11:08 AM
Shrink for Good
Originally posted on The Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans. You're thirsty. You walk to the kitchen, turn on the faucet, and fill a cup with cold, refreshing water. Or maybe you grab a bottle of wate...
Posted on 4/29/13 at 7:22 AM
Surprise! What happens when you wring a washcloth out in space
Two science students in Nova Scotia posed the question of what would happen if you wrung out a wet washcloth in space. Watch to find out. When I first clicked play on this video of space station Com...
Posted on 4/23/13 at 11:47 AM
N.D. oil industry used at least 5.4 billion gallons of water in 2012
WILLISTON, N.D. The oil industry used at least 5.4 billion gallons of water in North Dakota in 2012, a record high and at least a 75 percent increase over 2011, according to preliminary figures fro...
Posted on 3/17/13 at 10:19 AM
The Water issue: Oil industry on Cusp awaiting EPA report
By Sid Pranke North Dakota is now about seven years into its latest oil boom about the same length of time since Lynn Helms began his job as director of the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR). ...
Posted on 10/4/12 at 4:36 PM
Hoeven: A victory for the Missouri River Basin
This week, we scored a major victory for the people who live and work throughout the Missouri River basin. The U.S. Senate passed the States’ Water Rights Act, legislation I introduced and attached to the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) to bar the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from charging a storage fee for water drawn from the Missouri River reservoirs.By John Hoeven , May 19, 2013
North Dakota feeling a draft
The Department of the Interior released an updated draft of rules on hydraulic fracturing Thursday, but it appears those on both sides of the fracking issue are unhappy with the proposal.By Bryan Horwath , May 18, 2013
US Senate votes to ban fees for Missouri River water
FARGO — A proposal to charge for water in Missouri River reservoirs would be banned under legislation passed Wednesday by the U.S. Senate. The States’ Water Rights Act, sponsored by Sens. John Hoeven, R-N.D., and John Thune, R-S.D., easily passed the Senate in a voice vote.By Patrick Springer , May 16, 2013
Water use up, officials say rationing possible
By Bryan Horwath , May 12, 2013
SWA charges business with rigging hookup for free water
A Dickinson area business receiving services from Southwest Water Authority rigged a hookup to receive free water and the organization’s Board of Directors is not happy about it.By Bryan Horwath , May 07, 2013
Fracking away the water: Report warns of dwindling supply due to oil industry
A scathing report issued Thursday by the Western Organization of Resource Councils says water used in the process of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is reaching a crisis point in Western states.By Bryan Horwath , April 26, 2013
North Dakota oil field is thirsty: 5.4B gallons of water used in 2012
By Amy Dalrymple , March 17, 2013
Southwest Water Authority rated top 10 water
For a long time, the Southwest Water Authority CEO has been talking about how good her water tastes.By Bryan Horwath , March 16, 2013
Legislation could negatively impact WAWSA's ability to repay state loans
Leaders from northwestern North Dakota appeared before the House Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Thursday in opposition to pending legislation that could negatively impact the Western Area Water Supply Authority’s ability to repay its state loans and cause the burden to shift to state taxpayers. SB 2233 is an important water policy bill that is widely supported by the water community statewide. “For the most part, WAWSA supports the water policy bill.By Denton Zubke , March 09, 2013
Changes on Fargo-Moorhead diversion amendments likely, but doubts linger
BISMARCK — House Majority Leader Al Carlson of Fargo said Friday he is open to contributing more state funds toward the Fargo-Moorhead Area Diversion Project, though whether the project will be able to make use of the money remains in doubt.By TJ Jerke , March 09, 2013
Judge halts Missouri River water project in North Dakota
By Blake Nicholson , March 09, 2013
State Water Commission rejects 3 bids for New Hradec tank project
The State Water Commission has rejected multiple bids for the New Hradec water tank project that would expand water service north of Dickinson into Dunn County.By Betsy Simon , March 03, 2013
At half-time, where GOP sees progress, Dems see problems
BISMARCK — As the Legislature headed into a mid-session break, House Majority Leader Al Carlson highlighted progress on property tax relief, infrastructure and setting aside money for a rainy day.By TJ Jerke , March 02, 2013
Belfield officials want to revamp water, sewer ordinances; rates may be affected
Belfield City Council will look to revamp the city’s water and sewer ordinances to specify more clearly what is required of property owners and developers in the city.By Betsy Simon , February 15, 2013
Bill would put a tax on industrial water sales
FARGO – North Dakota lawmakers are considering a proposal to impose a water extraction tax for industrial water use in light of significant water demand in the Oil Patch.By Patrick Springer , February 05, 2013
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