Board denies water complaint

The Stutsman County Water Resource Board voted Wednesday to deny a complaint concerning water problems in Griffin Township. The unanimous vote indicated the board found no illegal actions had occurred when Russell Remboldt, Gackle, raised the elevation of a section line road to hold water back from inundating his farmstead.

Joanne Swift, Gackle, had filed the complaint earlier. Remboldt was initially given 90 days to seek a permit from the North Dakota Water Commission. The NDWC denied his request, saying the issue had to be first ruled on by the county water resource board.

Swift was not in attendance and had not furnished the board with any additional information regarding the water situation in the area. She can appeal the decision to the NDWC if she desires.

The next meeting of the Stutsman County Water Resource Board is 4 p.m. Dec. 26 at the Stutsman County Law Enforcement Center meeting rooms.

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