"We are very interested in the objectives of the Missouri Sedimentation Action Coalition and would like to support your efforts by becoming a member," wrote State Engineer Dale Frink, who serves as Chief Engineer - Secretary to the State Water Commission.

The ND State Water Commission recognizes MSAC’s goals to increase awareness of sedimentation issues and to promote action to alleviate the problems. The resolution states that private and public entities in ND, South Dakota and Nebraska face growing negative ramifications of the building sediment.

"Whereas, membership in the MSAC would facilitate the North Dakota State Water Commission’s direct involvement in the organization’s coordinating efforts."
In a memo to Gov. John Hoeven, Frink outlined the impact of sediment. "Silt-laden waters in streams entering the reservoirs deposit hundreds of tons of sediment annually. This sediment accumulation has already had serious ramifications affecting adjacent property and water supply intakes in the Williston area in North Dakota and in other communities along the Missouri River system.