Archived Reports and Studies Resources
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The Department of Water Resources and the Office of the State Engineer have been publishing agency Biennial Reports since 1904. These reports highlight key events, accomplishments, and other pertinent activities of the agencies during each biennium.
Browse archived Biennial Reports.
DWR developed a 5 Year Strategic Plan to guide the deployment of resources toward key objectives, goals, and tactics that will remain a focus through June 2027. The plan is also intended to help create awareness among the public and stakeholders about agency priorities.
Browse archived Strategic Plans.
County Ground Water Studies program provides a general inventory of the state's ground water resources. These studies identify the location and extent of major aquifers, hydraulic properties, water chemistry, estimated well yields, and the occurrence and movement of ground water - including sources of recharge and discharge.
North Dakota Ground Water Studies is a collection of over 100 ground water studies from areas all over North Dakota, dating back to 1946, and continuing until the present day.
The North Dakota State Engineer and the North Dakota State Geologist were instructed by the (1991-1992) 52nd State Legislative Assembly to conduct site-suitability reviews of the solid waste landfill studies in the State of North Dakota.
Browse archived Landfill Studies.
Special studies outside of the scope of the North Dakota County Ground Water Studies and the North Dakota Ground Water Studies.
Preliminary Engineering Reports include dam, flood control, drain, irrigation, and other surface water-related studies, for specific locations.
Airborne Electromagnetic Surveys (AEM) have been conducted in several areas in the state. Geophysical data is collected by a helicopter that flies in a grid pattern. The data identifies the deepest and most transmissive part of the aquifer and determines the geometry of the glacial environment – including depth and extent of the aquifers.
Browse archived Airborne Electromagnetic Surveys and Reports.