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Commissioners hear pitch for regional irrigation feasibility study; funding request debated
Summary
Presenters asked Emmons County to contribute $25,000 toward a $200,000 feasibility study to examine Missouri River intakes and irrigation routes; commissioners expressed support for the project but divided on using county funds.
Emmons County commissioners heard a presentation on a proposed multi‑county irrigation project and were asked to commit $25,000 toward a $200,000 feasibility study that would identify potential Missouri River intake locations, irrigation routes and preliminary acreage and water‑need estimates.
The feasibility study presented to the board would cost about $200,000, presenters said; the plan described a likely financing package of a $150,000 state grant (state cost‑share), $25,000 already committed by Logan County and a requested $25,000 contribution from Emmons County to move the study forward. Presenter Eric Holberg opened the discussion, saying the study is an early step to determine where water intakes and pipe routes would best serve landowners who have expressed interest.
Why it matters: supporters said the study…
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