The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded two grants totaling $28.7 million to the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, according to a June 3 announcement.
The grants will support the planning, design, and construction of drinking water improvement projects across North Dakota. The funding is intended to help communities upgrade their drinking water systems and ensure access to safe and reliable water supplies.
Senator Kevin Cramer assists North Dakotans with federal agencies to resolve issues and provide information, according to the official website. Cramer serves on several Senate committees including Environment and Public Works, Veterans’ Affairs, and Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. He previously served three terms as North Dakota’s at-large representative in the U.S. House before joining the Senate.
Cramer grew up in Kindred, North Dakota, earned a bachelor’s degree from Concordia College and a master’s degree in management from the University of Mary. He and his wife Kris raised five children and have eight grandchildren, according to the official website.
