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News Releases

2026 08 18 SWC Approves More Than $5.9M For Water Projects Across North Dakota 2026 07 10 DWR Releases Floodway Development Review Standards (PDF) 2026 06 09 SWC Approves More Than $10.25M For Water Projects Across North Dakota (PDF) 2026 05 12 Devils Lake Outlet Operations Begin For The 2026 Season (PDF) 2026 05 05 State Agencies Encourage Continued Vigilance To Prevent Aquatic Nuisance Species (PDF) 2026 04 09 DWR To Host Devils Lake Outlet Operations Public Informational Meeting (PDF) 2026 04 08 SWC Approves More Than $20.6M For Water Projects Across North Dakota (PDF) 2026 03 27 North Dakota Department Of Water Resources Updates Permitting Processes (PDF) 2026 02 12 SWC Approves More Than $103.7M For Water Projects Across North Dakota (PDF) 2025 12 18 SWC Launches Operation Safe Flow To Improve Safety At Low Head Dams (PDF) 2025 12 11 DWR Hosting Community Meetings Senate Bill 2027 Floodplain Management Changes (PDF)

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