David C. Harrison Papers

Collection — Container: Audio Tapes

Identifier: OGLMC-1340

Scope and Contents

The David C. Harrison Papers consist of materials about water management in North Dakota, especially concerning the Red River of the North.

Dates

created: 1979-1986
Other: Date acquired: 03/10/1997

Creator

Harrison, David C. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Biographical or Historical Information

David C. Harrison served as consultant under contract to the International Coalition for Land and Water Stewardship from June to December of 1983. His work culminated into the First International Water Summit Conference for the Red River Valley of the North, held on December 8-9, 1983 at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. Its objective was to create a water policy among North Dakota, Minnesota, and Manitoba. Harrison served as Project Organizer and introduced his "Bottom Up" theory to achieve the purpose. This entailed water policies beginning at the regional, rather than national level. Water conferences were held in the Red River Valley for several years following this initial conference.

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