BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum will join U.S. Sen. John Hoeven, Fargo-Moorhead officials and other federal, state and local leaders Tuesday for the signing of a new Project Partnership Agreement for comprehensive flood protection in the Red River Valley. Officials also will discuss measures being taken by the community to prepare for a significant spring flood fight.
The signing ceremony follows Hoeven’s announcement earlier this month that the Assistant Secretary of the Army (ASA) for Civil Works, R.D. James, has directed the Army Corps of Engineers to increase federal participation in the F-M Area Diversion Project to $750 million, up from $450 million. James also approved the renegotiation of the Project Partnership Agreement. A press conference will be held after the signing ceremony.
What: Project Partnership Agreement signing and press conference
When: 1 p.m. CT Tuesday, March 19; press conference follows at 2:20 p.m.
Where: New Fargo City Hall, 225 4th St. N., Fargo