Project Updates

Comprehensive Report to Congress
On December 5, 2008, the Bureau of Reclamation submitted a Comprehensive Report to Congress, as required by the Dakota Water Resources Act of 2000 (DWRA), for the proposed Red River Valley Water Supply Project.

The Comprehensive Report identifies the GDU Import to the Sheyenne River as the selected alternative for the Project, environmental issues, effects on Minnesota and Missouri River states, and compliance with the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909.

Treaty Compliance
In January 2009, the Secretary of Interior signed a memorandum that stated the identified treatment of Missouri River water for the Project was adequate to meet the requirements of the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909.

Schedule
The Project continues to move forward with operational planning, pre-final design, permitting and environmental efforts and refining the financial plan.

Agreements of Intent have been signed by 18 water systems in the Red River Valley. These agreements indicate the intent to enter into a water service contract for a supplemental water supply when the Project is completed.