Reice Haase

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Director

Water Resources

Mr. Reice Haase was appointed director of the North Dakota Department of Water Resources by Governor Kelly Armstrong in January 2025.

His experience includes a blend of public and private sector experience, having previously served as deputy director of the North Dakota Industrial Commission and as senior policy advisor to Governor Doug Burgum.

In the private sector, he led environmental and energy projects across the Upper Midwest and Canada as a consultant and client manager. His work has spanned a broad range of policy areas, including agriculture, energy, natural resources, tribal affairs, and emergency management. His technical background includes supporting clients with Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, radioactive materials licensing, permitting of Class I, II, and V underground injection wells, natural resource damage assessments, and compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).