A bill to modify the authorization for the Burlington Dam, Souris River, North Dakota contained in the Flood Control Act of 1970, and for other purposes.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 21, 1979)
Modifies the Burlington Dam project in North Dakota to provide for: (1) the construction of a flood water diversion tunnel from the Des Lacs River Basin to Burlington Reservoir; (2) the acquisition of wetlands for fish and wildlife mitigation; (3) the modification of Lake Darling Dam and the Upper Souris National Wildlife Refuge; (4) a compensatory payment to Canada for project-induced flood damages; (5) the acquisition of flowage easements downstream from such project; and (6) the construction of flood protection works at Velva, North Dakota. Requires local interests to provide land for, and maintain, local flood protection works.
What just happenedMay 21, 1979
Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Who’s behind it
- May 21, 1979IntroReferral
Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environment and Public Works Committee - May 21, 1979IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate