North Dakota Water May 2005

• Year: 2005
• Title: North Dakota Water
• Author: North Dakota Water
• Description: May 2005
• Publications - Doc Type: Other

This tour will begin and end in Medora amidst the backdrop of the
Badlands. It offers an opportunity for you to extend your stay or
come early! The Southwest Pipeline Project began back in 1983 in
southwestern North Dakota, and is now nearing completion. Join
us as we highlight some of the facilities and needs that have been
met with a clean supply of quality water. You'll also experience
new tourism favorites such as the Bully Pulpit Golf Course and
a journey down the Enchanted Highway. If you're interested in
spending extra days in Medora, a block of rooms has been set aside
for the nights of June 22 and 23. To make reservations, call the
AmericInn in Medora at 800 - 634 -3444. Ask for the "water tour
block" to get the rate of $89.90.
This half -day tour around the Fargo- Moorhead area will highlight
what makes the Red River Valley flood control and water supply
issues unique and challenging in North Dakota's most populated
region. Included on this tour will be stops at the southside dike site,
the Ridgewood project, and the Fargo Air Museum.
This two -day tour will focus on irrigation development in the
semi -arid Mon -Dak region. Possible stops will include the Sioux
Irrigation District, Sidney Agricultural Research Service Station,
the Buford - Trenton Irrigation District, Nesson Valley Irrigation
Research and Development Project site, the Heartland alfalfa
cubing plant in Tioga, and a irrigated turnip grazing system.
This tour begins and ends in Mandan, with an overnight stay
in Williston. The fee for this tour is $75 plus room. For more
information on this tour, which is being held jointly with a tour by
the Missouri Slope Irrigation Development Association, call MSID
chairman Ken Miller at 701 - 250 -4518, extension 3.
North Dakota Water ■ May 2005