Happenings

  • NWLA Files an Amicus Curiae (“Friend of the Court”) Brief

    NWLA filed an amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) brief to support landowners who are defending their land from Summit Carbon Solutions and an unconstitutional taking of private property. As we said to the Supreme Court of North Dakota in our brief: “Property rights are necessary to preserve freedom, for property ownership empowers persons to… Read more »

  • Summit Geologic Storage Permit Draft Applications!

    Click the link below to access and download the draft applications submitted by Summit for its geologic sequestration permits. These materials were obtained from the North Dakota Industrial Commission through an open records request and are being hosted and provided here to the interested public free of charge. Summit Geologic Storage Permit Draft Applications *… Read more »

  • Held On May 31, 2023

    Northwest Landowners Association leads the charge for landowners

    Bismarck, ND — Northwest Landowners Association has 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 protect the pore space of private landowners in North Dakota since Senate Bill 2344… Read more »

  • Held On December 8, 2022

    NWLA 2022 Annual Meeting

    Date: December 8, 2022 Time: 11am – 2pm Where: Mountrail County South Complex, 8103 61st ST NW, Stanley ND 58784 Northwest Landowners Association will host its Annual Meeting on Thursday, December 8th, as an opportunity for its members and the general public to learn more about landowner issues. The Annual Meeting will be held at… Read more »

  • Held On March 16, 2022 8:30am

    2022 Information Expo

    Is pore space the next largest industry coming to ND??? Come listen to the experts! Northwest Landowners Association is providing an opportunity for members and the general public to learn more about landowner issues! Come get educated on pore space litigation, pipelines, energy development, and reclamation. You will be able to interact with state agencies,… Read more »

  • Held On December 5, 2021 | 11 am

    2021 Annual Meeting – Stanley S Complex – Dec. 4 @ 11AM

    Open to NWLA members and the general public as an opportunity to learn about property rights, wind, and pore space. The Annual Meeting is free to NWLA members and $20 for non-members; with lunch included. Registration begins at 10:30AM. Agenda attached below.  

  • NWLA Summer Education Tour

    Join us during any of the 6 meetings during the week of Aug. 2. Topics of Discussion ● Landowner rights in pore space (including updates on and discussion of pore space litigation and recent legislation on gas storage) ● Wind development, wind leasing, and landowner groups ● Landowner compensation for energy development (pipelines, well pads,… Read more »