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| https://www.heitkamp.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=28f2217d-f899-49aa-820a-2f0963d685de | Heitkamp Meets with Garrison Diversion to Discuss Lasting Water Supply Solutions | 2015-10-23 | 2015 | 2015-10 | Democrat | House | ND | Heidi Heitkamp | H001069 | www.heitkamp.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp discussed the importance of making sure North Dakota has a reliable water infrastructure during a meeting with leaders of the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District. Heitkamp, who has long promoted long-term collaborative flood protection and water solutions across North Dakota, spoke with members of the Garrison Diversion about moving forward locally with plans to advance the Red River Valley Water Supply project that would transfer water from the Missouri River to the eastern part of the state in times of drought. Heitkamp has continually met with Garrison Diversion leaders on the project and has been steadfast in her efforts to implement lasting strategies to address the water needs in the Red River Valley. Paving a path forward for our communities means building infrastructure that is built to last, said Heitkamp. Thats exactly the kind of long-term planning we need locally to secure eastern North Dakotas water supply, and its the kind of strategy I discussed with leaders of the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District. We can protect the flow of water throughout eastern North Dakota for generations to come by making sure we have a plan that is robust enough to ensure these areas have water in the event of a drought, and Ill continue to support this effort by working with our local and partners, and against any the potential roadblocks. Heitkamp, a ranking member of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Jobs, Rural Economic Growth and Energy Innovation, has been pressing for investments for North Dakotas water supply, particularly in rural areas. In February, she helped secure $10.3 million in additional federal funding to help expand and improve water supply infrastructure in rural communities throughout the state. The funding, made possible by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), directly followed Heitkamps meeting with DOI Deputy Secretary Mike Connor on the need for such investments in North Dakota. In June, the Senate unanimously passed her bipartisan Grassroots Rural and Small Community Water Systems Assistance Act to make sure small towns and rural areas have the technical assistance and training they need to help protect and improve their water supplies. Heitkamps bill would address difficulties small and rural towns often face in complying with federal drinking water rules as they often lack the resources for the latest technology or access to the technical assistance to do so by providing $15 million in annual technical assistance and training to help small towns and rural areas provide their residents and businesses with safe, clean drinking water. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |