In the world of water, it’s wise to follow the money

May 18, 2017 jasonspiess 0

  There’s an old saying in journalism – “follow the money”.  That phrase inserted itself into America’s lexicon and popular culture during the movie “All the President’s Men”, a film portraying the events of Watergate.  Since then, that phrase has been taught or talked about in most basic media classes. […]

Water wars in the Bakken

March 28, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Robert Harms, The Harms Group, Bismarck, ND Harms talks about the private water industry in the Bakken and how they have to compete with a public political subdivision which changes its business model to capture more market share.

The Rough Waters of Western North Dakota

March 27, 2017 jasonspiess 0

A 5-part series on the controversial water industry of western North Dakota.     The state of North Dakota is now experiencing a serious crossroads situation regarding the Western Area Water Supply Authority (WAWSA) and its future path.  Uncertainty is nothing new to WAWSA and its project as controversy, a questionable […]