AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWetlands & Farmland Rules: The Interior Department agreed to overhaul how it enforces wetland easements on North Dakota farmland, letting producers redraw old easement maps and manage excess field water without penalty as long as duck habitat stays protected. Missouri River Water Fight: Gov. Kelly Armstrong and other basin-state governors urged Congress to reject a 2026 law that would restrict Missouri River diversions/exports unless all basin governors agree, arguing ND’s water rights shouldn’t be overridden. Water Dispute in Wahpeton: A landowner group and the Dakota Resource Council sued the North Dakota Department of Water Resources over a 500,000-gallon-per-day water sale tied to a large dairy project, saying it threatens the Wahpeton aquifer. Prairie Pothole Bird Update: North Dakota’s Game and Fish reports duck brood numbers up 55% from 2025, with timely rains boosting nesting and fall flight expectations. Standing Rock Anniversary: Water protectors returned to the Fort Yates area for a 10-year reunion tied to the DAPL uprising, reflecting on trauma and resilience. Farm Policy & Livestock Support: Sen. John Hoeven outlined Farm Bill 2.0 moves for livestock disaster programs and prairie dog management. Local Infrastructure: Fargo-Moorhead Diversion officials say a Highway 81 road failure won’t stop the project from operating as designed.
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