BISMARCK, N.D. (May 2, 2013) – Gov. Jack Dalrymple signed into law House Bills 1012 and 1020, important legislation that will enhance North Dakota’s quality of life by providing services to the state’s most vulnerable citizens and investing in North Dakota’s water supply, flood protection ($21 million for Sheyenne River), and water management projects.

Dalrymple was joined by legislators and other state officials during a signing ceremony at the state Capitol.

A Bill signed into law allocates $31 million that will support both Sheyenne River and Devils Lake flood control.

On the Sheyenne, $21 million will be used for permanent flood control projects in Valley City, Lisbon, and Fort Ransom, including property acquisitions, and flood walls and levees.

For Devils Lake, $10 million will continue operations of the east and west end outlets that continue reducing water levels and flooding.

For general water management statewide, House Bill 1020 includes $33 million for rural and other flood control, dam safety, repairs and reconstructions; snagging and clearing; studies and planning; and Devils Lake outlet downstream mitigation.