down arrow

The voice for
landowner rights

across North Dakota and beyond
Learn More »

NORTHWEST LANDOWNERS ASSOCIATION strives to:

educate icon

educate

Provide unbiased education about resource development processes.

connect icon

connect

Bring together people with similar issues to share information, resources, and experiences.

protect icon

protect

Help develop comprehensive legislation to protect land resources well into the future.

balance icon

balance

Ensure a balanced coexistence between landowners, residents, and industry.

Donate now to help with costs incurred to fight for landowner rights

Our core values are integrity first, service to others before self, and to do the right thing for the right reasons.

We are deeply committed to being good stewards of the land for future generations. Our grandparents came here to work the land for a better way of life, and we feel a duty to provide the same opportunity to our children and their grandchildren and their grandchildren.

Advocate for Owners

We are not aligned with environmentalists or groups that are anti industry or anti big oil. “I ain’t no damn tree hugger, but no one takes better care of his land.” We advocate for owners to have authority over what happens on their land through a fair and balanced process.

Advocate for Landowners Rights

Property rights are at the core of the American dream. Our nation was founded on the understanding of the importance of land ownership, and the principle of land ownership was built into the U.S. Constitution. The North Dakota Constitution also provides for landowner rights. Standing up for property is how we protect our democracy.

Learn More

News

Northwest Landowners Association wins big at Supreme Court!!!

Posted on August 29, 2025

Bismarck, ND — Great news for NWLA and North Dakota landowners! The North Dakota Supreme Court has ruled on NWLA’s challenge to numerous laws. Our primary claim, that NDCC 38-22, the pore space amalgamation laws forcing landowners into carbon sequestration projects without their consent are unconstitutional, has been cleared of any procedural roadblocks and we… Read more »

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 »

Happenings

On Feb. 2–3, 2026

2026 Conferences: Emerging Industries

Join Us: Feb. 2–3, 2026 Bavendick Stateroom, BSC, Bismarck, ND 2026 Emerging Industries Conference The Northwest Landowners Association (NWLA) is hosting a two-day educational conference to help landowners, local and state officials, and the public understand the major industries rapidly moving into North Dakota—and how they are changing land use, infrastructure, and communities. Topics Include:… Read more »

On December 15, 2025 | 10am

2025 Annual Meeting

All are welcome to attend the Northwest Landowners Association annual meeting. This event is an opportunity to learn more about landowners’ rights and current issues affecting our region. Please invite your neighbors and encourage them to attend our Annual Meeting. Register Now When:  December 15, 2025 at 10am Where: Mountrail County South Complex 8103 61st… Read more »

On Friday, July 18 at 6 PM

Open Meeting

When: Friday, July 18 6:00 pm Where: Betty Hagel Memorial Civic Center 312 Lincoln Ave. Center, ND 58530 All landowners are encouraged to attend! Join us for an open meeting hosted by the NW Landowners Association. We are dedicated to protecting private property rights, advocating for fair land-use policies, and keeping landowners informed about legislative… Read more »

View More Happenings »
quotes
We need watch dogs over state legislature, health department, oil & gas, and other agencies to protect landowner interests.”
NWLA Member

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.