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INFRASTRUCTURE WEEK: Liquid Assets: Water's Role in ND's Economic Future
This event is part of our Infrastructure Week Webinar Series—designed to inform GNDC audiences about the infrastructure decisions, investments, and policies that directly shape North Dakota’s economic growth and business competitiveness. Thank you to Premier Sponsor, Chevron.
FRIDAY: JANUARY 16: Liquid Assets: Water's Role in ND's Economic Future
North Dakota’s economic future depends on reliable, well-planned water infrastructure. Water supports communities, agriculture, energy production, and industry—and as demand grows, strategic investment becomes even more critical.
This session will share insights from the latest economic impact study, highlight current state programs supporting local water systems, and explore how businesses are approaching water use and efficiency in smarter, more sustainable ways.
CONVERSATION KEY POINTS:
> The economic impact of investing in water infrastructure
> State programs and funding tools available to communities
> Innovative business approaches to water usage, efficiency, and system design
> Engineering perspectives on project delivery, challenges, and community success
> Long-term planning for a reliable and resilient statewide water system
> How water strategy influences competitiveness across major industries
This discussion focuses on how smart water planning protects operations today while positioning North Dakota for long-term growth.
SPEAKERS:- Reice Haase, Director, North Dakota Department of Water Resources
- Mike Berg, Principal, Apex Engineering
- James Landenberger, Senior Project Manager & Water Resources Delivery Leader, Bartlett & West
- Kurt Lysne, Market Leader, Moore Engineering
REGISTER:
Infrastructure Week runs January 12–16 and is open to all businesses. Members can attend at no cost. Non-Members can attend with a company-wide registration.
👉 Register here
👉 Speaker bios available
OTHER TOPICS: Pipelines & Data Centers, Zoning & Permitting, Roads & Runways, & Site Selection & Rail