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Nominees sought for Devils Lake Basin Water Stewardship Award

Nominations for the 2021 ‘Devils Lake Basin Water Stewardship Award’ are being accepted by the Devils Lake Basin Joint Water Resource Board until Monday, November 8.

The award was established in December 2002 to recognize individuals, groups, organizations and projects that have demonstrated a commitment to improving the quality of life for the Devils Lake Basin community, through their efforts to improve land and water stewardship.

The 2018 award was presented to the Nelson County Water Resource Board for their efforts on the Michigan Spillway/Flood Reduction Project, and the 2019 award was presented to the Devils Lake Access Committee for their on-going commitment in providing recreational opportunities for all to enjoy the natural bounties that Devils Lake has to offer regardless of water levels or people’s physical abilities. Due to the pandemic there was no award presented in 2020.

Board Chairman Joe Bohl stated, “Nominations will be accepted from any individual, organization or governmental body in the Devils Lake Basin, which includes Cavalier, Eddy, Nelson, Pierce, Ramsey, Towner and Walsh Counties.”

Nomination information will be furnished to County Commissions, Extension Agents, Soil Conservation Districts and Water Boards in the seven counties. Nomination information is also available from any Joint Board member, by contacting the Joint Board office in the Ramsey County Courthouse in Devils Lake, or at http://www.dlbasin.com.

“All nominations will be judged by an independent panel of Devils Lake Basin residents familiar with the four areas of the Devils Lake Basin Water Management Plan: Agriculture, Recreation, Wildlife and Fisheries, and Economic Development. All of these areas play a vital role in the future of the Basin Community.” Bohl added.

The 2021 award will be presented at the Annual Joint Water Convention Awards Banquet on Thursday, December 9, at the Ramkota Hotel in Bismarck.