N.D. Cent. Code § 61-15-03
61-15-03. Water and wildlife conservation projects - Supervision
61-15-03. Water and wildlife conservation projects - Supervision
The authority, control, and supervision of all water and wildlife conservation projects and
wildlife reservations is vested in the department of water resources. The department may accept
cooperation, aid, and assistance from the United States of America, its instrumentalities or
agencies, in the construction, maintenance, and operation of any structure for the purposes set
forth in this chapter, and may do any act necessary to make aid, assistance, and cooperation
from the federal government available. The department may grant easements to the United
States of America, its instrumentalities or agencies, as may be required.