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MARCH 2.013
BISMARCK, N.D. -- In an effort to help keep cit- dated. The service also allows users to create a profil
izens informed, the North Dakota Department of in which they can create and change their preferences
Transportation (NDDOT) announced the launch of at any time. To get started, simply go to the NDDOT
two new communication tools, a smartphone app and websit at dot.nd.gov and click on the red envelope at
email or text message service to disseminate infor- the top of the page.
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matlon to the public• The new smartphone appfication "Offering these services is another way we can
enables access to NDDOT's Travel Information Map keep the public informed," says Grant Levi, NDDOT
from a smartphone or smart device such as an iPad, : Interim Director. "With so many people using smarts
providing an overview of road conditions within phones and accessing information in a quick and effi-
North Dakota. Advanced options allow users to cient manner, these programs will streamline
add/remove map layers, save favorites, view' cameras, communication, and more importantly, er ance corn-
search by keyword and select common routes. The
app can be easily accessed and installed on a smart-
phone directly from the NDDOT's website
(dot.nd.gov)
The new email or text message service called Gov-
Delivery, enables citizens to subscribe to a number of
NDDOT topics, including road conditions, job open-
ings, state fleet vehicle auctions, public events and
more. Subscribers will receive notifications through
email or text message when the information is up-
munication with our residents, businesses owners, vis-
itors and other stakeholders."
NDDOT is the first state agency to launch a smart-
phone app and during the recent snow storm in Feb-
ruary approximately 33,600 smartphones accessed the
Travel Information Map and 3,000 subscribers have
signed up to receive GovDe!ivery email notices.
To learn more about the smartphone app and Gov-
Delivery go to dot.nd.gov
The new emafl or text
service called GovD
liveryi enables citizens to toa number of ND-
DOT topics, including" road condltlon , job. openingsZ_
state fleet auctions, pubhc events and
mor "
BISMARCK, N.D. North
Dakota received a national honor
of Excellence in Donor Designa-
tion for its achievement in increas-
• ing the number of registered organ,
eye and tissue donors who save
and heal lives. North Dakota has
one of the highest rates for organ
and tissue donation in the countvj
with about 10 percent of drivers
taking part in the program com-
pared with 43 percent nationally.
Susan Mau Larson, Director of
Public Affairs for LifeSource, pre-
sented the Department with a sil-
ver medal from Donate LifeAmer-
ica. Larson praised Department
fox their role in reaching this level
and says North Dakota has one of
the highest donor registries in the
country. "Citizens of North Dakota
have a strong commitment to,sav-
ing lives and I know we can con-
tinue to grow the number of donors
across the state."
The NDDOT has a strong com-
mitment in supporting the right of
the state's citizens to make a per-
sonal decision about donation.
NDDOT partners with LifeSource,
the non-profit organization dedi-
cated to saving lives through organ
and tissue donation in the state; to
provide education at all driver li-
censin offices.
North Dakotans have made the
generous decision to save and heal
lives by registering as organ, eye
and tissue donors. Citizens in the
state can register as a donor on
their driver's license or state ID
card, or online at www.Do-
nateLifeND.org.
Above: Ninth Grade Health Class at Park River High School
Heart Savers CPR Class with Dan Young,
• Photo: Submitted
that was recently put through
By Nancy Larson AED(Automated External De- EMTs do once the3( come on
PARK RIVER, N.D. fibrillator) and proper tech- site of an accident• This infor-
Each year during the 9th Grade nique for helping a choking mation helps in the area of ca-
Health Class at Park River victim• reef development in the event
High School the students are Each student has hands on that any of the students would
put through a Heart Savers practice and are put through be interested in the Health
CPR Class. The class that is multiple two minute drills of field•
pictured above was the 1st Se- breaths and chest compres- It is always a great experi-
mester" Health Class. Dan sions. This all6ws the student
Young out of First Care Health to experience the importance ence and I appreciate that Dan
Center teaches the students of knowing CPR in the event takes time out of his day to
basic information regarding that they come across an acci- spend time with our local
CPR training. The students are dent. It is also a great way to youth to teach a valuable skill.
taught how to give proper connect the sttldents with our Editor's Note." Lardon is the
breaths, correct hand place, local hospital. Familv and Cbnsumer Sci-
ment on the chest, length of Dan Young also gives some ences instructor at Park River
chest compressions, use of the information regarding what the Schools.
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BISMARCK, N.D. The North Dakota Natural Logan and Mclntosh, particularly with tracts of CRP opportunity through EQIP is a prime example of con-- plication. Applications submitted by March 15, 2013,
Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering a that will have expired by 2014. servation innovation." will be considered for funding.
special Environmental Quality Incentives Program "Due to the overwhelming conservation success of " .Practices eligible for EQIP funding ine de •fenee .... Part]clpatmg ....... ' producers ........ are ........... also eligible •for enroll-
(EQIP) opportunity for producers in central and east- CRP, we are excited to offer this unique opportunity installation (cross and border), water infi-astructure de- ment in a separate program for grassland conserva-
em North Dakota. NRCS will provide cost share as- through our EQIP program," stated NRCS State Con- velopment (wells, springs, wetland restoration, stock tion carbon credits administered by Ducks Unlimited•
sistance on eligible practices that will improve grazing servationist Mary Podoll. "As NRCS continues to tank construction, etc.), prescribed grazing and sev-
land opportunities on expired Conservation Reserve work with partners,and landowners in pursuing soil eral other practices that will enhance grazing oppor- Producers could expect payments of $30 an acre or
Program (CRP) acres and other grasslands to the north health and enhancing grazing opportunities for live- tunities, more, in addition to payment for a long-term grass-
and east of the Missouri River in North Dakota. Pref- stock producers, developing innovative conservation Interested producers are encouraged to visit their land conservation easement. Interested producers
erence is given to producers in the counties of opportunities is paramount to us reaching our soil local NRCS service center for a full list of eligible should contact Randal Dell, 701•355.3593 or at
McLean, Sheridan, Burleigh, Stutsman, Emmons, health goals and to enhancing grazing lands. This new practices, eligibility reql irements and to start an ap- rdell@ducks.org for further details.
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