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landowner rights

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OUR MISSION at NW Landowner’s association is to:

Protect

We work to change and rewrite legislation that will protect our land and rights for generations to come. Through knowledge and numbers, we can make a lasting impact in North Dakota.

Inform

As we work daily with lawmakers and politicians in North Dakota and Washington D.C., NWLA will keep you informed of changes to legislation, legislative proposals and land rights that affect you.

Educate

Education plays an important role in enacting lasting change. By providing knowledge and resources, we can work together to create better legislation and land practices.

Donate now to help with costs incurred to fight against the Pore Space Bill.

 

News

Northwest Landowners Association files notice of appeal to North Dakota Supreme Court to continue challenge to unconstitutional takings

Posted on October 24, 2024

Northwest Landowners Association files notice of appeal to North Dakota Supreme Court to continue challenge to unconstitutional takings Bismarck, ND — In a lawsuit filed by Northwest Landowners Association, the Bottineau County District Court recently ruled that the facial challenge to the laws cannot move forward due to a procedural issue. The Court ruled that… Read more »

Wildfire Claims Q&A Session

Posted on October 10, 2024

Northwest Landowners Association will be hosting a Q&A Session with General Counsel Derrick Braaten on Thursday, October 10 th at 4:00 PM (CDT) to answer legal questions from landowners related to managing claims with insurance and Farm Service Agency, as well as other legal and liability-related questions landowners might have about the impacts of the… Read more »

Stand Up and Defend The Land

Posted on August 27, 2024

Northwest Landowners Association calls on landowners to stand up and defend the land Bismarck, ND — Northwest Landowners Association last year filed another lawsuit against the state of North Dakota, asking a court to strike down certain laws as unconstitutional takings of private property rights. Northwest Landowners Association has been engaged in a fight to… Read more »

Happenings

Annual Meeting 2024

Pre Register https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/3rc7zz4/lp/4fee9e35-1de5-43f0-9d89-cb9f9e675dac All are welcome to attend the Northwest Landowners Association annual meeting as an opportunity to learn more about landowner rights! Speakers include: A representative of North Dakota Game and Fish, A representative from the North Dakota State’s Attorneys’ Association, The new director of the Department of Mineral Resources, and Derrick Braaten, our… Read more »

On June 11 - 13, 2024

NDIC Hearing

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Conference on Constitutional Rights

Northwest Landowners Association is providing an opportunity for members and the general public to learn more about landowner issues related to our constitutional rights. Great lineup of nationally recognized speakers with a wide range of topics!   Tara Righetti – Professor of Law University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources – Carbon sequestration; regulations and… Read more »

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We want to hear from you! Your voice and your land matter. Talk to us so we can prepare and pass legislation that will create the most positive impact.

GET INVOLVED!

We want to hear from you! Your voice and your land matter. Talk to us so we can prepare and pass legislation that will create the most positive impact.