Board of Managers
Burleigh County Water Resource District Description Statement
The Burleigh County Water Resource District Board (Board) at their January 14, 2026 meeting has reorganized and elected new officers for 2026. The following is a summary of their position, year of appointment, and term of office.
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February 16, 2026
Chairman Landenberger after consulting with members of the Board and based on past experience appointed the following portfolio leads and alternates to the noted project portfolios. Alternates are available to assist and/or complete assignments, in the absence of the lead, as directed by the Board.
The Board reserves the authority to revise these appointments as needed to complete its statutory and contractual duties and obligations.
| Project | Lead | Alternate |
|---|---|---|
| Hay Creek Watershed/Greenway | Chuck Mischel | Dennis Reep |
| Burnt Creek Watershed/Floodway | Chuck Mischel | Brian Mager |
| McDowell Dam Recreation Area | Chuck Mischel | James Landenberger |
| Missouri River Joint Board | Roger Smith | Dennis Reep |
| Apple Creek Watershed | Roger Smith | James Landenberger |
| Landowner Complaints | Brian Mager | Roger Smith Chuck Mischel |
| Department of Water Resources Liaison | Dennis Reep | Roger Smith |
| MPO (Bis-Man Metropolitan Planning) | Chuck Mischel | Roger Smith |
| Fox Island Projects | James Landenberger | Dennis Reep |
| Missouri River Correctional Center | James Landenberger | Dennis Reep |
| Sibley Island Flood Control | Dennis Reep | Roger Smith |
| ND Water Users | Dennis Reep | James Landenberger |
| ND Water Resource Board of Directors | Dennis Reep | James Landenberger |
| ND Irrigation | Chuck Mischel | Roger Smith |
| ND Rural Water Districts | Chuck Mischel | James Landenberger |
| Ward/Ash Coulee | Roger Smith | Brian Mager |
| Budget | Dennis Reep | James Landenberger |
| Brookfield Estates Flood Control Project | Brian Mager | Chuck Mischel |
| Country Creek 3rd | Roger Smith | Brian Mager |
| Hogue Island | Brian Mager | James Landenberger |
James Landenberger, Chairman
Burleigh County Water Resource District.