WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, announced today the Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) will allocate North Dakota $51,550,000 in funding from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Through his seat on EPW, Senator Cramer was a key architect of the law and helped shepherd it through Congress.
“This new funding for North Dakota water resources projects is another win from the bipartisan infrastructure law. These dollars are critical in expanding clean water access to rural areas, protecting our state from future floods, and repairing existing infrastructure,” said Senator Cramer.
Senator Cramer secured funding for the following projects:
- $51 million for the Garrison-Diversion Unit of the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program to support efforts associated with the Fort Berthold User Expansion, as well as construction efforts to support service in Northeast Segment Areas 3 and 4, the Spirit Lake West Service Area and the Bear Soldier Service Area.
- $475,000 for Garrison Dam and Lake Sakakawea to design and construct the Williston Levee Station and develop plans and specifications for the Williston Levee Auxiliary Tieback.
- $75,000 for Lake Astabula and the Baldhill Dam to repair the Baldhill Dam Spare Actuator.
Background:
In January, Senator Cramer announced the Army Corps will allocate North Dakota $533,907,500 in funding from IIJA for flood protection, water supply, infrastructure, and recreation projects. Those projects include:
- $437,000,000 for Fargo Moorhead Comprehensive Flood Protection
- $61,450,000 for Souris River Basin
- $20,150,000 for Garrison Dam, Lake Sakakawea to repair the Penstock Gallery roof, updated East Totten Trail campground electrical, rehabilitate gates bubbler and heater systems, and dredging.
- $4,887,500 for Aneta Water and Sanitary Sewer Project
- $3,275,000 for Cando Sanitary Sewer System Replacement
- $3,800,000 for Enderlin Water Supply
- $2,250,000 for City of Medina Water and Wastewater Improvements
- $745,000 for Sheldon Road Bridge Pre-Construction Engineering and Design
- $300,000 for Lake Ashtabula and Baldhill Dam abutment stability analysis
- $50,000 for project coordination on North Dakota environmental infrastructure
