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Atmospheric Resources

Darin Langerud, Division Director

Atmospheric Resource Division Director
Darin Langerud
Darin has served as Division Director for the Atmospheric Resource Board since 2000. Responsibilities of the ARB include:
  • Regulation of cloud seeding operations and research activities in the state including the licensing of qualified contractors and permitting of proposed projects.
  • Atmospheric research in weather modification and precipitation development toward increasing knowledge and improving the efficacy of cloud seeding activities to increase rainfall and reduce hail damage.
  • Provide for the scientific evaluation of cloud seeding operations in the state.
  • Collect and disseminate accurate climate and precipitation data in the state.
  • Monitor the current state of knowledge regarding the magnitude and impacts of possible regional and global climatic changes.

Please feel free to email me or call (701) 328-4751 if you have questions or comments.