The Richland-Wilkin Joint Powers Authority (JPA) does not build homes. Commissioner Nathan Berseth, Richland County, North Dakota, would like to clear up that misconception once and for all.
Richland-Wilkin Joint Powers Authority members voted unanimously Tuesday, July 18 to approve a one-year, $30,000, 1% interest loan for Brock and Cynthia Lorenzetti.
Features built into the 30-mile diversion channel will accept floodwaters from three western tributaries that cause overland flooding north and west of West Fargo extending to Harwood, North Dakota.
When the metro flood-control operates in extreme floods, up to 29,000 acres could temporarily store water, which could prevent planting or damage crops.