WATFORD CITY — The 2025 North Dakota Reclamation Conference, themed “Future of Reclamation in North Dakota,” will bring together industry leaders, researchers and stakeholders to explore the evolving reclamation needs associated with the state’s growing energy sector. The conference will be held March 4-5 at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City.

This year’s conference will focus on aligning reclamation strategies with the state’s future energy developments to ensure long-term sustainability and responsible resource management.

The conference will include general sessions, breakout sessions and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration among industry professionals, regulatory agencies, landowners and researchers.

The event will feature a keynote address by Lynn Helms, former director of the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources. Helms will provide a comprehensive outlook on the future of North Dakota’s energy industry and the reclamation needs accompanying its continued growth.

Additional general session speakers will address key topics:

— The future of pipeline and transmission infrastructure in North Dakota.

— The role of enhanced oil recovery technologies in shaping reclamation needs.

— The long-term outlook for legacy energy industries and their reclamation challenges.

— Best practices for reclamation efforts in emerging energy sectors.

The event is hosted by North Dakota State University Extension, Dickinson State University, the Society for Range Management, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service, North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality, BNI Coal and BKS Environmental.

For more details or to register, contact Miranda Meehan at 231-7683 or miranda.meehan@ndsu.edu.