GARRISON DIVERSION CONSERVANCY DISTRICT

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Garrison Diversion Conservancy District Carrington, North Dakota

June 9, 2016

9:00 AM

A G E N D A

I. Pledge of Allegiance

II. Roll Call

III. Consideration of Minutes

A. >January 7, 2016 Minutes

IV. Public Relations Activities A. Submitted Articles

i. >January 2016 ii. >March 2016 iii. >April 2016 iv. >May 2016

B. News Releases i. >Recreation Grant Awards ii. >Engineer Position

C. Meetings & Conferences i. Water Day at State Fair – July 28, Minot ii. League of Cities Conference – September 15-17, Bismarck iii. GDCD Water Conference – November 9, Fargo iv. Association of Counties Conference – October 9-11, Bismarck

V. PR Pieces A. >O&M Brochure

VI. >2016 Public Relations Work Plan VII. Red River Valley Water Supply Project A. >Prospective Water Services B. >Stakeholder/Decision Maker Handout C. >Pipeline Extension Map VIII. Other A. Communications Support Task Order B. >Summer Water Tours

The following minutes are in draft form subject to review and approval by the Public Relations Committee at its next meeting.

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GARRISON DIVERSION CONSERVANCY DISTRICT

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Garrison Diversion Conservancy District

Carrington, North Dakota

January 7, 2016

A meeting of the Public Relations Committee of the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District was held on January 7, 2016, at the Garrison Diversion Headquarters in Carrington, North Dakota. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Breker at 9 a.m.

DIRECTORS PRESENT Board Chairman Ken Vein Committee Chairman Jeff Breker Director Ward Koeser Director Kenny Rogers Secretary Kimberly Cook

DIRECTORS ABSENT Director Brandon Krueger

OTHERS PRESENT

Ken Royse, Vice Chairman, Garrison Diversion Conservancy District, Bismarck, North Dakota Cliff Hanretty, Director, McHenry County, Garrison Diversion Conservancy District, Towner,

North Dakota Duane DeKrey, General Manager, Garrison Diversion Conservancy District, Carrington, North

Dakota Merri Mooridian, Administrative Officer, Garrison Diversion Conservancy District, Carrington,

North Dakota Kip Kovar, District Engineer, Garrison Diversion Conservancy District, Carrington, North Dakota Lisa Schafer, Executive Assistant, Garrison Diversion Conservancy District, Carrington, North

Dakota The meeting was recorded to assist with compilation of the minutes.

READING OF THE MINUTES

Motion by Director Koeser to approve the October 7, 2015, minutes as distributed.

Second by Director Rogers. Upon voice vote, motion carried.

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PUBLIC RELATIONS ACTIVITIES

Submitted Articles - - Kimberly Cook, Secretary, referred to and reviewed copies of articles submitted to the ND Water magazine on behalf of Garrison Diversion.

News Articles - - Ms. Cook next referred to the news articles that are taken from daily and local newspapers pertaining to statewide water issues.

News Releases - - Ms. Cook also referred to and reviewed the news releases prepared by Garrison Diversion and submitted to local and daily newspapers relating to recent topics of interest pertaining to Garrison Diversion. The topic of using social media was brought up and discussed as a possible communications tool for Garrison Diversion.

Meetings and Conferences - - Ms. Cook reviewed a list of meetings and events that are coming up. She also informed the committee that Duane DeKrey will be giving a presentation on the Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVWSP) at the Red River Basin Commission Conference in Grand Forks on January 20.

PUBLIC RELATION PIECES

O&M Brochure - - Ms. Cook referred to the draft public relations piece Garrison Diversion is preparing in regard to the work that our operation and maintenance personnel performs. This piece highlights some of the larger projects the crews have been involved in.

RRVWSP Talking Points - - Ms. Cook also referred to the draft public information piece Garrison Diversion is preparing on the RRVWSP. It provides project highlights and explains the two phases of the project that are being proposed, as well as the key factors needed for a successful project. Chairman Breker stated that the two public relation pieces will be used as educational and informational tools for state legislators and the general public.

OTHER Ms. Cook commented that the committee had previously discussed holding regional meetings regarding the RRVWSP. She will be starting to plan some of those meetings soon. There being no further business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 a.m.

(SEAL) Jeff Breker, Chairman Kimberly Cook, Secretary

irrigation projects and work more with the State Water Commission,” says Kerry Beckman, Garrison Diversion’s O&M superintendent. “Our workforce continues to gain experience and develop new tasks each year.”

Garrison Diversion maintains O&M employees throughout four locations – Carrington, New Rockford, Oakes, and McClusky. The staff includes a professional engineer, master electrician, certified diesel mechanic, painting and coating specialists, vegetative management specialists, and multiple heavy equipment operators. In addition, the majority of full-time O&M employees have their commercial driver’s licenses. A safety coordinator promotes safety procedures and implements a comprehensive safety program to ensure a safe work environment for all employees.

Garrison Diversion maintains a large fleet of equipment in order to complete a wide variety of jobs. The fleet includes bulldozers, loaders, backhoes, excavators, and many specialized pieces. Multiple dump trucks and tractors are also included. Several water pumps are also on hand to complete both large and small pumping jobs. O&M staff performs equipment maintenance to keep the equipment in excellent working condition.

McClusky CanalLast year, in addition to routine maintenance completed

along the McClusky Canal, approximately 40,000 feet of erosion protection was completed near West Park Lake. O&M workers placed rip rap along the canal between mile markers 22 and 28 to reduce erosion. The six-mile stretch of canal was blocked to recreational use throughout the summer and fall.

AAnother year of work is in the books for the capable Operations and Maintenance (O&M) crew employed by the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District (Garrison Diversion). Rain or shine, these staff members work year-round to keep the Principal Supply Works of the Garrison Diversion Unit (GDU) facilities in good working condition.

Garrison Diversion O&M staff performs maintenance on the existing GDU facilities through a cooperative agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation). The facilities include the McClusky Canal, New Rockford Canal, and Oakes Test Area. Additional facilities associated with the GDU, such as the Snake Creek Pumping Plant, Jamestown Reservoir, Lonetree Wildlife Management Area, and Arrowwood and Audubon National Wildlife Refuges receive Garrison Diversion’s O&M assistance when requested.

The O&M staff is continually working on routine jobs and other specialized tasks that arise throughout the year. This variance in projects is completed each year due to a specialized skill set, broad knowledge base, and equipment. Expertise in earth moving, canal maintenance, and other construction activities enables Garrison Diversion’s O&M staff to assist federal and state government agencies. Cooperative agreements between the North Dakota State Water Commission (SWC), Reclamation, North Dakota Game and Fish Department, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service benefit everybody involved.

“Over the past 20 years, our interests have become more varied. We used to focus more on the operation and maintenance of our own facilities; now we also maintain

GDCD News

Operations and Maintenance Staff

By Kimberly Cook ExcelsExcels

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Paintings and CoatingsMaintaining the GDU structures is important to keep

the facilities operating smoothly. Painting and coating structures along the McClusky Canal and the Snake Creek Pumping Plant is an annual work item that protects structures from corrosion and failure. Last year, the O&M

crew took on its largest coating project to date when it coated the inside of the Number 2 discharge pipe at the Snake Creek Pumping Plant. The discharge pipe runs from the pumping plant underneath Highway 83 into Lake Audubon. It is approximately 12 feet in diameter and around 800 feet long. The complex project took three to six employees nearly two months to complete.

Rock HaulingRock hauling is a time consuming activity for the O&M

staff, but necessary in order to have materials on hand for future projects. Last year, 4,000 truckloads of field rock were hauled to multiple stockpile locations. The rock is used for various projects, but mainly for erosion control along the canals.

Painting and coating the inside of the #2 discharge pipe at the Snake Creek Pumping Plant.

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McClusky Canal Irrigation

Last year, two new projects came online within the McClusky Canal Irrigation Project, bringing the total irrigated acres to approximately 4,000 within four projects. Garrison Diversion completes O&M on these irrigation facilities, which includes pumping stations and delivery pipes.

In addition to the larger projects completed by O&M staff, routine tasks must also receive some attention in order to keep the GDU facilities in working condition. Routine maintenance includes weed control, water operations, and road maintenance. The McClusky, New Rockford, and Oakes Test Area canals must also be maintained in order to operate properly. Water is delivered through the McClusky Canal each year to be used for purposes such as livestock watering, water for wildlife mitigation areas, water quality improvements, irrigation, recreation, and fish and wildlife. Last year, approximately 4,551 acre-feet of water was delivered through the McClusky Canal.

“We had a great year for getting our work done, whether completing special projects or routine tasks,” says Beckman. “We have excellent staff members that are very capable of doing whatever work that’s asked of them. The weather cooperated when we needed it to in order for us to keep our work on track.”

Both the routine O&M work and the special projects completed by Garrison Diversion employees are vital parts of maintaining the GDU features. The purpose of these features varies from supplying water for irrigators to sustaining recreation areas and wildlife management locations. Though the functions of the GDU features vary, the importance of maintaining them remains the same.

Dan Marquart Honored withWater Wheel Award

EEach year at the 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. This year, former Nelson County Director Dan Marquart, was honored posthumously for his dedication to North Dakota’s water industry.

Marquart, who lived in Lakota, was elected to the Garrison Diversion board in 2008. He actively served as a representative of Nelson County until his death last year. Marquart was always passionate about representing the people he served and looked out for their interests.

He was a dedicated supporter of Garrison Diversion’s mission to provide a reliable, high quality, and affordable water supply to benefit the people of North Dakota. He was devoted to the fulfillment of the Garrison Diversion project and forward movement of the Red River Valley Water Supply Project.

Marquart was an active participant on Garrison Diversion’s Recreation Committee, where matching recreation grant funds are distributed to many deserving projects within the Garrison Diversion district.

He was also a long-time Nelson County commissioner, dedicated to the interests and people he served. As a county commissioner, Marquart was the lead organizer in a massive protest against a planned East Devils Lake outlet in 2011. He believed the $60 million of funds for the proposed outlet could be put to better use, such as utilizing the natural outlet to allow fresh water to flow through Stump Lake to the Tolna Coulee, which would cost a small fraction of the outlet price.

Marquart previously owned and operated his own business as an aerial crop sprayer for 25 years, and most recently farmed land between Stump Lake and Devils Lake.

His wife, Nancy, accepted the award on his behalf, and acknowledged how honored Dan would have been to receive the Water Wheel Award.

Former Nelson County Director Dan Marquart posthumously received the North Dakota Water Wheel Award at the 2015 Joint North Dakota Water Convention. Nancy Marquart (left) and Marni Hajicek (right) accepted the award on his behalf.

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River. The committees provide oversight to the goals and initiatives of the organization.

Officers of the board – a chairman, first-vice chairman, and second-vice chairman – are each elected to serve two, two-year terms as officers of the board. The officers also head the Executive Committee.

The Executive Committee monitors the financials, federal matters, and overall operations of Garrison Diversion. The committee consists of 10 members, each serving a two-year term, and is headed by the chairman of the board, which is currently Ken Vein, the director from Grand Forks County. Directors may serve two, two-year terms on the Executive Committee. Elections are held each year to determine Executive Committee positions.

At the most recent quarterly board meeting, Garrison Diversion board members held elections for the Executive Committee. Three positions were open, as two former Executive Committee members had reached their term limits, and one member was eligible for re-election.

Kelly Klosterman of Richland County was re-elected to serve an additional term on the committee, while directors Dr. Bill Krivarchka of Traill County and Dave Anderson of Pierce County, were elected for two-year terms on the committee.

GDCD News

By Kimberly Cook

TThe Garrison Diversion Conservancy District (Garrison Diversion) was first formed in 1955, with 22 member counties attending the first meeting. Throughout the years, additional counties petitioned to be included in the district, and today, total 28.

Over time, the board developed specific initiatives as part of Garrison Diversion’s commitment to North Dakota’s future. Committed to the mission of building, planning, and implementing water projects across the state, Garrison Diversion has focused on areas such as irrigation, the Red River Valley Water Supply Project, recreation, and municipal, rural, and industrial water supplies.

Today, it strives to provide a reliable, high quality, and affordable water supply to benefit the people of North Dakota. Behind that mission are 28 directors, one elected official from each member county, who serve four-year terms as members of Garrison Diversion’s board of directors. Each county in the district supports the operations of Garrison Diversion by issuing a one-mill levy.

The Garrison Diversion board has seven standing committees, and each director serves on at least one of them. The committees are: Executive, Red River Valley, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Public Relations, Recreation, Engineering and Operations, and Missouri

Garrison DiversionBoard of DirectorsElects Executive Committee

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Kelly Klosterman, Richland County

Klosterman was re-elected to serve an additional term on the Executive Committee. He has been a representative of Richland County since 2007. As chairman of the Agriculture and Natural Resource Committee, Klosterman has played an instrumental role in the Oakes Irrigation Research Site expansion plan. “Being a part of the Executive Committee is challenging, yet rewarding,” says Klosterman. “It’s an interesting and important part of Garrison Diversion’s board, because it helps manage all of Garrison Diversion’s focus areas.”

Klosterman is an active member of the Richland County Soil Conservation District and North Dakota State Soil Conservation Committee. He farms near Mooreton. He and his wife, Mickey, have two children.

Dr. Bill Krivarchka, Traill County

Krivarchka was newly elected to the Executive Committee and will also chair the Recreation Committee. Krivarchka is a long-time member of the board, serving as Traill County’s representative since 2003. “The Executive Committee is a vitally important part of Garrison Diversion’s board,” Krivarchka says. “As Garrison Diversion’s Traill County director, I am completely vested in working on the Red River Valley Water Supply Project and other water issues that help the state move in a positive direction.”

Krivarchka is a retired dentist and is active in his community, working with the Mayville Improvement Association, Mayville-Portland-Clifford-Galesburg Dollars for Scholars, and Eastern North Dakota Area Health Education Center. He and his wife, Heidi, have four daughters and live in Mayville.

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Dave Anderson, Pierce CountyAnderson was also elected to serve a two-year term

on the Executive Committee. Anderson has been on the Garrison Diversion board representing Pierce County since 2011. In addition to his role on the Executive Committee, Anderson will chair the Engineering and Operations Committee.

“As a fifth-year board member, I’m thankful for the opportunity to serve on the Executive Committee,” says Anderson. “I’m looking forward to being more involved and learning more about Garrison Diversion’s operations.”

Anderson was born and raised in Rugby. He recently retired from his position as an agricultural banker at Bremer Bank in Rugby, and fills some of his spare time as a cattle and grain farmer. He is also a dedicated public servant, having previously served on the Rugby School Board and through his participation in several other community and church organizations. Anderson resides in Rugby with his wife, Pam. They have three grown children.

Matching Recreation

Grant Deadline

Soon Approaching

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TThe Garrison Diversion Conservancy District (Garrison Diversion) wants to help its member communities offset recreation project costs with its Matching Recreation Grant Program. Communities that have an upcoming project are encouraged to apply for a matching recreation grant.

Garrison Diversion is proud to assist its member counties with funding for recreational development and enhancement. With the help of the Garrison Diversion Matching Recreation Grant Program, park development projects such as purchasing playground equipment and benches and enhancing campground facilities, just to name a few, can be completed. To date, nearly $4.5 million has been awarded for recreation projects.

Political subdivisions within the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District are eligible to apply for a matching recreation grant for new recreation facilities or the enhancement or expansion of existing facilities. Don’t miss the opportunity to apply! The next deadline to apply for a grant is April 1. Visit www.garrisondiversion.org for more information and to download an application.

Garrison Diversion Board

Deeply Saddenedby Loss of

Griggs County Director

GDCD News

By Kimberly Cook

L of the North Dakota Water Wheel Award in 2010, which he received for his accomplishments in and dedication to North Dakota’s water industry.

In addition to his time on Garrison Diversion’s board, Leininger was also a community leader in Griggs County, serving as chair of the Binford Economic Development Corporation, past president of the North Dakota Community Education Association, past co-chairman of the National Rural Revitalization Task Force and past regional director of the National Community Education Association.

Leininger was a man of good character and strong faith. He positively impacted those he came in contact with, and his leadership on the board will be deeply missed.

“John’s long-time service to Garrison Diversion and the state of North Dakota was exceptional,” says Ken Vein, chairman of the Garrison Diversion board of directors. “He was a strong and calm leader and a mentor for me as I took over the position as chairman.”

The Griggs County Commission appointed John Wakefield of Cooperstown to fulfill Leininger’s term on the Garrison Diversion board, which expires at the end of this year.

Longtime Griggs County Director John Leininger passed away suddenly in January. Leininger carried on a family legacy when he replaced his father, Kenneth Leininger, on Garrison Diversion’s board of directors in 2001. Kenneth served as the Griggs County director from 1981 to 2000.

Leininger was a continual supporter of Garrison Diversion’s mission to provide a reliable, high quality, and affordable water supply to benefit the people of North Dakota. He believed he could make a difference in water development throughout the district.

During the nearly 15 years he served as director, he was an active participant on the board’s Executive, Budget and Finance, Recreation, and Red River Valley committees. He also served as the board’s chairman and second vice chairman.

Leininger was committed to facilitating unity and dialogue between the state and the Native American tribes, believing that by working together on water development, all residents of North Dakota would benefit.

His participation on Garrison Diversion’s board of directors, along with his enthusiasm and commitment to water development, proved he was a worthy recipient

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Garrison DiversionHiresNew Engineer

GGarrison Diversion recently welcomed engineer Ryan Anderson to its Carrington office. Anderson will work closely with District Engineer Kip Kovar, and his job duties will include work on the major earth slide project at the McClusky Canal, developing irrigation, and developing

and implementing a work plan and budget for the Garrison Diversion operations and maintenance program.

Anderson received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from North Dakota State University and is working towards becoming a Registered Professional Engineer. He is originally from Sheyenne and currently resides in New Rockford. He enjoys the outdoors, especially golfing, hunting, and fishing.

Anderson has more than six years of engineering experience with his previous employer, Braun Intertec Corporation, where he worked in both the Fargo and Bismarck offices. He has held positions as a construction materials testing program manager and as a geotechnical staff engineer.

After working with a large engineering firm in Bismarck, he says he’s looking forward to the new experience of working in a smaller office setting and is glad to make the move closer to home.

As Kovar spends more time focusing on the Red River Valley Water Supply Project, he is grateful to have an additional engineer on staff. “Ryan will be a great asset to our team as we are continually developing new irrigation projects along the McClusky Canal,” Kovar says. “We are fortunate to have an additional engineer on staff to help oversee the operations and maintenance of the Garrison Diversion Unit facilities while I shift my focus to the Red River Valley Water Supply Project.”

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GDCD News

Garrison Diversion

Developing Several Irrigation Projects

AlongMcClusky

Canal TThe mission of the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District (Garrison Diversion) is to provide a reliable, affordable and high-quality water supply for the benefit of North Dakota. In pursuing that mission, Garrison Diversion is developing irrigation projects along the McClusky Canal.

Development began in 2010 with the Mile Marker 7.5 irrigation project. The following year, Garrison Diversion signed

In 2012, Garrison Diversion participated in a long-term water contract signing ceremony. Pictured at that ceremony are, in the front row, from left to right: the late John Leininger, then-chairman of Garrison Diversion and John Soucy, then-deputy regional director of the Great Plains Region of the Bureau of Reclamation. Pictured in the back row: Dave Koland, then-general manager of Garrison Diversion, Gov. Jack Dalrymple, and Dick Long, then-area manager for the Bureau of Reclamation’s Dakotas Area Office.

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two long-term contracts; a water service contract with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) and a power contract with the Western Area Power Administration. The Reclamation contract is a 40-year contract with the United States government through Reclamation to provide irrigation water using the McClusky Canal. The contract ensures access to canal water until at least 2051. It is the first long-term irrigation water service contract signed by Garrison Diversion and Reclamation since the project was first authorized. The signing of the contract was attended by Gov. Jack Dalrymple.

Current ProjectsSince 2010, Garrison Diversion has been working with

producers to expand irrigation development. There are currently seven irrigation projects along the McClusky Canal. They are:

n Mile Marker 0.4 The Mile Marker 0.4 project was previously irrigated

with water from Lake Audubon, but the producer is pursuing a change to instead draw water from the McClusky Canal. He is currently pursuing a long-term (30-year) water service contract from Garrison Diversion with plans to increase his irrigable acres and pump station next year.

n Mile Marker 1.7 Earlier this year, Garrison Diversion signed a

long-term (30-year) water service contract with the

producer to provide irrigation water for 587 acres. The contract replaced a short-term (five-year) contract with Reclamation.

n Mile Marker 3.2 The producer is currently pursuing a 30-year water

service contract from Garrison Diversion to provide irrigation water for 70 acres. This contract would also replace a short-term (five-year) contract with Reclamation.

n Mile Marker 7.5 The Mile Marker 7.5 project has been operating since

2011, and this year the number of irrigated acres increased by 188 acres. This is the single-largest irrigation project along the McClusky Canal at 3,675 total irrigated acres.

n Mile Marker 10The Mile Marker 10 project is a new irrigation project

that began using water from the McClusky Canal last year. It currently irrigates 158 acres.

n Mile Marker 42 This new project has the potential to come online

this year. Currently in the design phase, the Mile Marker 42 irrigation project will provide 30 irrigated acres for growing high-value crops.

(Right) Garrison Diversion is developing several irrigation projects along the McClusky Canal (pictured at top). The floating

pump and assembly at the Mile Marker 10 irrigation project (lower left). The 1,250-horsepower main pump station at the

Mile Marker 7.5 irrigation project (lower right).

The route for the expanded irrigation development projects along the McClusky Canal is highlighted in blue.

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n Mile Marker 49 The Mile Marker 49 project has been successfully

irrigating 269 acres since last year.

Thanks to these seven projects, Garrison Diversion will provide irrigation for 5,036 acres this year, with potential for more next year. That’s a record number of irrigated acres from the McClusky Canal, and there is still plenty of room for growth.

The Dakota Water Resources Act (DWRA) of 2000 authorizes Garrison Diversion to irrigate up to 23,700 acres from the McClusky Canal, which means the irrigation network on the McClusky Canal can be further increased by 18,000 acres.

Future DevelopmentGarrison Diversion recently developed a master

irrigation plan identifying the long-term vision for future development of the McClusky Canal. Because the canal is authorized to irrigate 18,000 more acres than are currently being irrigated, the master irrigation plan is an important step toward using the canal to its full potential. It is a comprehensive document that guides the future development of the canal for years to come.

One component of the master plan identifies all the suitable irrigable soils extending 10 miles along either side of the canal. Irrigation doesn’t work for all soil types (such as clay), so it’s important to know where the incompatible soils are located. Planning around irrigable soils will ensure that future irrigation projects are viable and the infrastructure will be put to good use.

Along with identifying goals for development, part of the master irrigation plan is committed to identifying any hurdles that stand in the way of that development. One of the biggest challenges to overcome is the lack of three-phase power, which is the most common system used by electrical grids worldwide to transfer power. Three-

phase systems are usually more economical because they use less conductor material to transmit electrical power. Unfortunately, three-phase systems are very expensive to install, which creates an important obstacle for Garrison Diversion to overcome.

Garrison Diversion will use the master irrigation plan to guide the future development of the McClusky Canal and ensure family farmers continue to have access to reliable, high-quality, and affordable water to allow their farms to grow and prosper. The master irrigation plan will help regionalize the central supply works, which include pump stations, power, and transmission lines to serve as many irrigators as possible at the lowest possible cost. Having the ability to leverage the smaller-scaled projects with the larger projects will help reduce the dollars per acre to develop systems.

The McClusky Canal is approximately 74 miles long and carries water from Lake Audubon as far as the city of McClusky. Based on the Garrison Diversion Unit legislation in 1965, the canal was designed to carry 1,950 cubic feet per second of water for the irrigation of 250,000 acres. Due to various federal legislative deauthorizations, it is currently authorized for a total of 23,700 acres of irrigation, with the canal-side authorized up to 10,000 acres and the adjacent Turtle Lake area up to 13,700 acres.

Irrigation is essential for many high-value crops, including potatoes (pictured).

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FOR IMMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 11, 2016

Garrison Diversion Awards $301,273 in Matching Recreation Grant Funds

CARRINGTON, ND (May 11, 2016) – The Garrison Diversion Conservancy District’s

Recreation Committee recently awarded matching recreation grants to various projects totaling

$301,273. Projects varied from installing playground equipment to constructing a splash pad.

The following applicants received grant approval from the committee:

Barnes County Park Board - $21,855 for a vault toilet and playground equipment at

Clausen Springs and a vault toilet at Little Yellowstone Park

Bismarck Parks & Recreation District - $24,668 for the development of an interpretive

trail at General Sibley Park

Cass County - $21,831 for enhancements at the Red River Valley fairgrounds to include

campsite updates, tree plantings and bathhouse modifications

Carrington Park Board – $5,000 for a concession stand at the city park

Grand Forks County Water Resources District - $7,400 for electrical updates at the

Fordville Dam RV Park

Anamoose Park Board - $10,000 for playground equipment at the Anamoose City Park

McHenry County Park Board - $3,000 for picnic shelters at Buffalo Lodge and George

Lake

Watford City Park District - $50,000 for enhancements at the Kent Pelton Nature Park

City of Devils Lake - $9,974 for playground equipment at East Ditch Recreation Site

Mooreton Park Board - $13,175 for playground equipment, surface material and benches

at the Mooreton Park

Sargent County Park Board - $8,250 for playground equipment and benches at Silver

Lake Park

Sheridan County Park Board - $2,620 for beach improvements at Hoffer Lake

Steele County Park Board - $7,500 for playground equipment, picnic tables and charcoal

grille at Golden Lake

City of Burlington - $50,000 for the construction of a splash pad

ND State Fair - $6,000 for electrical upgrades at the On Grounds Camping Lot

City of Harvey - $25,000 for playground equipment at Centennial Park

Williams County Park Board - $35,000 for of picnic shelters at Blacktail Dam,

Springbrook Dam, Kota Ray Dam, Little Egypt and McGregor Dam

“Since its inception in 1992, $4.5 million has been awarded to recreation projects throughout the

district, said Bill Krivarchka, Recreation Committee Chairman. “It always amazes me, when

traveling throughout the state and touring our small rural communities, what a prideful

possession their park and playground is to showcase within the community.”

Garrison Diversion dedicates two-tenths of its one-mill levy to the matching recreation grant

program to qualifying projects within the 28-county district. The Recreation Committee meets

every spring and fall to consider applications. The next deadline for recreation grant applications

is September 1, 2016.

For more information on Garrison Diversion’s matching recreation grant program, contact Merri

Mooridian at 701-652-3194, gdcd@daktel.com or PO Box 140, Carrington, ND 58421.

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Sent to:

The Bismarck Tribune

Devils Lake Journal

The Forum

Minot Daily News

Grand Forks Herald

Valley City Times-Record

Williston Herald

Contact: Kimberly Cook Phone: 800-532-0074

Email: kcook@daktel.com For immediate release:

Garrison Diversion Welcomes New Engineer CARRINGTON, ND (February 24, 2016) – The Garrison Diversion Conservancy District (Garrison Diversion) recently welcomed engineer Ryan Anderson to its Carrington office. Ryan will work closely with District Engineer, Kip Kovar, where his job duties will include work on the major slide project, developing irrigation, and developing and implementing a work plan and budget for the Garrison Diversion O&M program. Ryan received his B.S. in Civil Engineering from North Dakota State University and is working towards becoming a registered Professional Engineer. Ryan is originally from Sheyenne and currently resides in New Rockford. He enjoys the outdoors, especially golfing, hunting and fishing. After working with a large engineering firm in Bismarck, Ryan says he’s looking forward to the new experience of working in a smaller office setting and is glad to get close to home. Garrison Diversion’s mission is to provide a reliable, high quality and affordable water supply to benefit the people of North Dakota. They are headquartered in Carrington, with Operations and Maintenance offices located in McClusky, New Rockford and Oakes, North Dakota.

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Dams, dikes, diversions, drainage and water supply — whether planned or in response to emergencies, experience matters in the operations and maintenance of large and unique water projects. For a wide assortment of projects completed every year in North Dakota, Garrison Diversion Conservancy District’s (Garrison Diversion) Operations and Maintenance (O&M) is the team with the expertise, experience and equipment to handle it. Garrison Diversion was created by the ND Legislature in 1959 to establish, construct, develop, maintain and operate the Garrison Diversion Unit and all its parts. develop, maintain and operate the Garrison Diversion Unit and all its parts. We work cooperatively with other agencies and take on any needed project.

• Staff of 25 includes professional engineer, master electrician, certified diesel mechanic, painting and coating specialists, vegetative management specialists, irrigation specialists, safety coordinator, GIS specialist and multiple heavy equipment operators• Large fleet of reliable equipment includes dozers, loaders, backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, tractors and many specialized pieces• Four locations in Carrington, McClusky, New Rockford and Oakes

Odney | Garrison Diversion Conservancy District Communications 2016 Proposal 1

Garrison Diversion Conservancy District 2016 Communications Plan Proposal

• PR Retainer Odney is on a monthly retainer of $5,000 that covers the work done for a number of projects. The benefit of the retainer is Garrison Diversion Conservancy District (Garrison Diversion) receives a set bill each month to cover the agreed upon projects/work. In 2016 we recommend we continue to work to increase the awareness of the need for the RRVWSP including, but not limited to, the Water Conference, creating a logo, mission statement and purpose, media pitches and stories, regional meetings with leaders, and content update on the website.

Projects that will have costs outside of the retainer are outlined following the PR Retainer section. Most of the work for these projects is covered by the retainer, with the additional budget for hard costs. Below are retainer projects we recommend for 2016. These are recommendations only, and the work we do under the retainer may be amended as we go to respond to the needs of Garrison Diversion. Once we agree on the projects, we will monitor the status of the projects.

o RRVWS

New website Create/update website content Develop RRVWS logo Mission and purpose Create public information piece Water Conference – set up and coordinate Public Relations support

o Garrison Diversion

New website Create legislative information piece Update design of banners for booth Recreation signs – content for new grants Regional meetings (set up and coordinate) Public Relations support

o LAWA

Update design of banners for booth

The following are estimates only of what we anticipate the costs will be.

• Water Conference $25,000 The 2016 Water Conference is scheduled for September 21 at the Ramada Plaza & Suites and Conference Center in Fargo. The goal will be to continue to build on the information shared at last year’s conference as we update the public on the RRVWSP.

o The budget includes all speakers, collateral pieces and facility. o All preparation, coordination and facilitation work by Odney is covered under the retainer.

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• Websites No addition cost estimate at this time

Garrison Diversion manages the content for three websites. All three have been/will be updated: • Garrison Diversion Conservancy District (GDCD) - http://garrisondiversion.org/ • Lake Agassiz Water Authority (LAWA) - http://lakeagassiz.org/ • Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVWSP) - http://www.rrvwsp.com/

The LAWA site has been updated and is ready to go live. We will update the RRVWSP site next, with a goal to have it live by fall. Upon completion of the RRVWSP site, we will begin updating the Garrison Diversion site.

o Red River Valley Water Supply Project Up to $15,000 of the cost will be covered by the retainer.

o Garrison Diversion Water Supply Project

Up to $20,000 of the cost will be covered by the retainer

Monthly website hosting $60/month/site • Hosting costs incur when each site is live.

• 2015 Annual Report $11,000

We have most of the content completed for the Garrison Diversion’s 2015 annual report, and are working on the design. The 14-18 page report will detail Garrison Diversion’s diligent work to provide a reliable, high quality and affordable water supply to benefit the people of North Dakota.

• Printing of PR Pieces Hard cost only The hard cost for printing will be based on the agreed upon finish and quantity.

• Booth Display/Zap Banners $1,500

The current booth displays for Garrison Diversion and LAWA were updated in 2014. We recommend updating the design for each to keep the content current and responsive of the Garrison Diversion and LAWA projects.

• Recreational Signs $5,000

Each year Garrison Diversion awards a number of recreation grants, and provides a permanent sign honoring these recreation partnership programs to the grantee

• Regional Meetings TBD

Hosting regional meetings to inform leaders of the work Garrison Diversion is doing will ensure communication remains open, and Garrison Diversion is educating and engaging those impacted by the work. These may also lead to identifying community leaders to become spokespersons for work being done. The work Odney does to assist with setting up and coordinating the meeting/socials is covered by the retainer, but there may be hard costs incurred.

• Miscellaneous costs $5,000 ____________________________________________________

Total:

• Retainer $60,000 • Additional projects $47,000-60,000

P E M B I N A

Hudson Bay Drainage Basin

Missouri River Drainage Basin

Lake Ashtabula

Baldhill Dam

MissouriRiver

IntakeBaldhill Creek

Baldhill Creek Discharge Option

McCluskyCanal

2 of 3 Biota WTP Options

SheyenneRiver

Proposed Pipeline

3 of 3 Biota WTP Options

Sheyenne River Discharge Option

Red River

1-4-16

Phase IPotential

Service Area

Phase IIPotential

Service Area

Rural Water System

Boundaries

Grand Forks

Fargo

RED RIVER VALLEY WATER SUPPLY PROJECTProposed Project - Phases I and II

DRAFT

12-8-15

KEY FACTORS FOR A SUCCESSFUL PROJECT

PHASE I - INTAKE

PHASE I - INTAKE TO CONTINENTAL DIVIDE

PHASE II - CONTINENTAL DIVIDE TO DISCHARGE PHASE II - DISCHARGE NEAR LAKE ASHTABULA12-23-15

Baldhill Creekor Sheyenne

River

Ordinary High Water Mark

BENEFITS OF UTILIZING LAKE ASHTABULA:• Existing Permits Held by Stakeholders for Water in Lake Ashtabula

Behind Baldhill Dam• Lake Ashtabula Storage is a Key Feature of the Project• Sheyenne River Below Baldhill Dam has Greater Conveyance Capacity

than Proposed Pipelines, Increasing Effective Project Capacity• Re-Regulating Reservoir

• Phase II to Supply Red River Valley• Implement When Need Demands• Discharge will be Constructed Above the Ordinary High Water Mark of

Baldhill Creek or the Sheyenne River

66” for 122cfs 84” for 180cfs

124.8 Miles

381’

Phase I Stops at Continental Divide

Phase II Begins atContinental Divide

Pipeline Ordinary High Water Mark

Biota WTP Option #1

Biota WTP Option #2 Biota WTP

Option #3

Biota WTP Option #3

Pipeline

RED RIVER VALLEY WATER SUPPLY PROJECT

• Existing water supplies will be inadequate during drought• Projected 41% maximum annual water shortage during

1930s-type drought

• In 1934, five months of zero flow in Red River at Fargo• Expected economic impact ~$2 billion each year (2005$)• Industrial demand exceeds current supply

NEED FOR THE PROJECT

Serving the Water Supply Needs of Central North Dakota and the Red River Valley

• In-Bank Filtration Wells Proposed • Multiple Interconnected Wells will be Required Along the Missouri River near Washburn• Wells will be Constructed Above the Ordinary High Water Mark of the Missouri River

• Phase I to Supply Central North Dakota • Treatment to Meet Boundary Waters Treaty

• Treatment Facility Prior to Continental Divide• Alternate Treatment Facility Locations Being Considered

• Avoidance of Jurisdictional Wetlands

State/Local Project Affordable ProjectSupplemental Water Supply Timely Implementation

21.3 Miles to Baldhill Creek

637’

DRAFT

2016

North Dakota Water Education Foundation

Summer Water Tours

The 2016 water tours offer a firsthand look at North Dakota’s critical water issues. Water supply and quality,

environmental restoration, fish and wildlife, flood management, water conservation and more are illustrated and

addressed by a wide variety of speakers representing different viewpoints during these one-day tours. Individual

registration is $20 per person and includes tour transportation, meals, refreshments, informational material, and a one-

year subscription to the North Dakota Water magazine.

Devils Lake Solutions in Action – June 15 The state’s west end outlet was completed in 2005 and in the summer of 2010 the capacity was increased to 250 cubic

feet per second (cfs). In addition to this outlet, the state constructed an east end outlet to move another 250 cfs from

East Devils Lake near Jerusalem Channel, as well as a flood control structure on Tolna Coulee to limit discharge

should the lake spill over. This tour will focus on the critical outlets and flood control infrastructure components in the

Devils Lake Basin. The tour begins and ends in Devils Lake.

Managing the “Mighty” Mouse – June 29

The Mouse River begins in Saskatchewan, winds its way into north central North Dakota, then turns north and returns

to Canada. While in Canada, the river is known as the Souris, the French word for mouse; however, a 1961 North

Dakota law states the river, while in North Dakota, is to be called the Mouse. This tour will focus on sites around

Minot and surrounding region, including Lake Darling Dam, Mouse River Park and some of the old flood areas of

Minot. The tour begins and ends in Minot.

Fargo-Moorhead Flood Facilities Tour – July 12(half-day) & September 21 Major flooding in the Red River Valley has become so commonplace in the Fargo-Moorhead area. On this tour stops

will include levels of protection around the city, existing flood control facilities, and projects under construction on

both sides of the river. These tours begin and end in Fargo.

Irrigation in North Dakota – July 20

Irrigation in North Dakota is a significant asset to the agricultural industry, and many industries are thriving as a

result of irrigated agriculture. This tour will focus on irrigation and the facilities necessary to get water from the

source to the field. Stops will include the Nesson Research Station, an irrigated farm and a seed potato operation. The

tour begins and ends in Williston.

Missouri River Expedition –August 3 Explore the incredible Missouri River and learn about critical Missouri River issues including fishing, recreation,

water use and management, the Corps of Engineers, endangered species, natural resources, water quality and conflicts

among states. Stops will include the Double Ditch Indian Village, Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery, Lewis and

Clark Interpretive Center and Fort Mandan. The tour begins and ends in Bismarck.

2015 Water Tour sponsors were: Ackerman-Estvold Engineering, AE2S, Bartlett & West, Garrison

Diversion Conservancy District, Houston Engineering, Image Printing, North Dakota Game and Fish

Department, North Dakota Irrigation Association, North Dakota State Water Commission, North

Dakota Water Resource Districts Association, North Dakota Water Users Association, Southwest

Water Authority and Western Area Water Supply. Other contributors are Barr Engineering, Basin

Electric, Devils Lake Basin Joint Water Resource Board and North Dakota Rural Water Systems

Association.