Bismarck, ND – At its December meeting today, the North Dakota State Water Commission (SWC) presented Governor Doug Burgum and Lt. Governor Tammy Miller with resolutions of appreciation in recognition of their significant contributions to water development in the state.
“I’m not done working on water issues in North Dakota,” Governor Burgum said in his last remarks to the SWC. “Keep believing in the fact that right here in this state we are doing things and making things happen that are better and smarter than anywhere else in the country, and don’t let anyone tell you anything different. Thank you. It’s been an honor to serve next to Lt. Governor Miller and Andrea Travnicek and the State Water Commission for the last eight years.”
The resolutions highlight the Burgum administration’s eight years of unwavering support for water development, ensuring that North Dakota communities, rural areas, and Tribal Nations have access to clean, reliable water supplies, and resilience to impacts from flooding. Since Governor Burgum’s election in 2016, more than $2.1 billion in state funding has been committed to vital water infrastructure projects, including $1.1 billion for water supply, $1 billion for flood protection, and $84 million for general water management across the state.