Bismarck, ND – Following the completion of an extensive statewide assessment on Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) potential in the state, the North Dakota Department of Water Resources (DWR) has selected three aquifers with excellent MAR potential for further study. MAR involves capturing excess surface water flows from rivers and streams (often in the spring) and storing the water in aquifers for later use. DWR has contracted with INTERA, a leader in water resource management, planning, and development to create advanced numerical groundwater models for the three selected aquifers. These models will be used to simulate various scenarios, such as drought conditions or increased water withdrawals, to predict their effects on water levels and availability.