Introduction
Potential North Dakota Bicycle City Locations
North Dakota Alternative Energy Organizations & Companies
North Dakota Animal Groups
North Dakota Business Organizations & Resources
North Dakota Education Organizations & Resources
North Dakota Environmental Groups
North Dakota International Groups
North Dakota State Government
North Dakota Other Useful Links
In Conclusion

Residents of a potential Bicycle City, North Dakota would enjoy one of the highest qualities of life in the nation. The state was ranked the 13th most livable state by Morgan Quitno Press in its annual state rankings. Morgan Quitno also ranked North Dakota the safest state in the nation, a title it has held 10 of the last 14 years. In terms of air quality, future residents and tourists of Bicycle City, N.D., will find that North Dakota earned straight A’s for its air quality, as determined by the American Lung Association’s annual report.

Although it’s known as the “Roughrider” state, in truth, itis a promising location for Bicycle City, ND due to its ever-growing energy consciousness. The North Dakota Energy Extension has published several reports on how the state is becoming more energy efficient and environmentally conscious. The State Nature Preserve Program has been active for twenty-five years setting aside natural areas for preservation and wildlife and is one of thirty nationwide, notes the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department

Many recreational outdoor venues exist for potential Bicycle City, ND, development synergies. More than a dozen state parks arelisted by the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Service with hiking, fishing and other activities available to promote a greener, healthier lifestyle. Furthering this clean ideal, the North Dakota Department of Transportation is adopting a Transportation Enhancement Program for 2008. This program will focus on alternative commuting and leisure transportation modes, as well as environmentally-sound enhancements to historical modes, creating further synergies with possibilities for Bicycle City, ND development.

Sites that fit criteria for Bicycle City, ND include locations within 50-100 miles of the following cities:

• Population: 90,599
• Average Annual Rainfall: 21.4 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 16, Feb 23, Mar 35, Apr 55, May 70, Jun 77, Jul 82, Aug 81, Sep 70, Oct 56, Nov 35, Dec 21
• Water: Red River, Cheyenne River, Maple River
• Adjacent Public Land: Sheyenne National Grasslands
• Zip Codes: 58102, 58103, 58104, 58126, 56529, 56563, 58078

• Population: 49,321
• Average Annual Rainfall: 19.5 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 15, Feb 22, Mar 34, Apr 53, May 69,
  Jun 77, Jul 81, Aug 80, Sep 69, Oct 55, Nov 33, Dec 19
• Water: Red River, Turtle River, Goose River
• Adjacent Public Land: Turtle River State Park
• Zip Codes: 58201, 58202, 58203, 58204, 58205, 56721, 58201, 58208
• Other Highlights: Near the University of North Dakota.

• Population: 55,532
• Average Annual Rainfall: 17 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 21, Feb 29, Mar 40, Apr 56, May 70, Jun 78, Jul 85, Aug 83, Sep 72, Oct 58, Nov 38, Dec 26
• Water: Missouri River, Long Lake, Heart River, Cannonball River, Lake Sakakawea
• Adjacent Public Land: Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, Cross Ranch State Park
• Zip Codes: 58501, 58503, 58504, 58505, 58507, 58502, 58506, 58477

• Population: 16,010
• Average Annual Rainfall: 16.7 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 24, Feb 31, Mar 41, Apr 55, May 67, Jun 76, Jul 83, Aug 83, Sep 71, Oct 52, Nov 39, Dec 28
• Water: Patterson Lake, Heart River, Green River, Lake Sakakawea
• Adjacent Public Land: Theodore Roosevelt National Park
• Zip Codes: 58601, 58602, 58628, 58636, 58642, 58650, 58656

• Population: 12,512
• Average Annual Rainfall: 14.4 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 19, Feb 28, Mar 40, Apr 56, May 68, Jun 77, Jul 83, Aug 83, Sep 70, Oct 57, Nov 36, Dec 24
• Water: Missouri River, Little Muddy River, Cottonwood Lake, Powers Lake, White Lake, Lake Sakakawea
• Adjacent Public Land: Little Missouri National Grassland, Theodore Roosevelt
  National Park, Lewis & Clark State Park
• Zip Codes: 58801, 58795, 58831, 58843, 58853, 59212

• Population: 36,567
• Average Annual Rainfall: 18.7 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 17, Feb 24, Mar 35, Apr 53, May 67, Jun 76, Jul 80, Aug 80, Sep 68, Oct 54, Nov 34, Dec 22
• Water: Buffalo Lodge Lake, Lake Darling, Des Lacs River, Lostwood Lakes, Lake Sakakawea
• Adjacent Public Land: Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge, Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge
• Zip Codes: 58701, 58703, 58704, 58705, 58768, 58707

   

• Population: 7,222
• Average Annual Rainfall: 18.9 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 15, Feb 22, Mar 34, Apr 52, May 68, Jun 75, Jul 80, Aug 79, Sep 68, Oct 54, Nov 33, Dec 19
• Water: Devils Lake, Sweetwater Lake, Dry Lake, Lake Irvine, Lac Aux Mortes, Stump Lake
• Adjacent Public Land: Graham’s Island State Park, The Narrows State Recreational Area, Black Tiger Bay State Recreational Area, Shelvers Grove State Recreational Area
• Zip Codes: 58301, 58324, 58330, 58370, 58325, 58357, 58381

• Population: 15,527
• Average Annual Rainfall: 18.5 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 16, Feb 24, Mar 36, Apr 54, May 69, Jun 78, Jul 83, Aug 82, Sep 71, Oct 56, Nov 35, Dec 21
• Water: Jim Lake, Arrowwood Lake, Chase Lake, Horsehead Lake, Pipestern River
• Adjacent Public Land: Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge
• Zip Codes: 58401, 58402, 58424, 58472, 58492, 58405, 58426

   

• Population: 2,939
• Average Annual Rainfall: 18 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 14, Feb 22, Mar 33, Apr 51, May 67, Jun 75, Jul 80, Aug 80, Sep 68, Oct 55, Nov 34, Dec 20
• Water: Smoky Lake, Round Lake, Cranberry Lake, Antelope Lakes
• Adjacent Public Land: Homen State Forest, Turtle Mountain State Forest
• Zip Codes: 58386, 58317, 58343, 58366, 58324, 58346, 58385, 58332

• Population: 4,516
• Average Annual Rainfall: 18.4 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 13, Feb 21, Mar 33, Apr 53, May 70, Jun 78, Jul 82, Aug 81, Sep 70, Oct 55, Nov 33, Dec 18
• Water: Missouri River, Tongue River
• Adjacent Public Land: Icelandic State Park, Turtle River State Park
• Zip Codes: 58237, 58222, 58243, 58276, 58225, 58261, 58233

   

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• Centers for Renewable Energy and Biomass Utilization, Grand Forks, ND
• Dakota Resource Council, Dickinson, ND
• ND SEED – Sustainable Energy for Economic Development
• North Dakota Renewable Energy Partnership, Fargo, ND
• Renew ND
• UND Energy & Environmental Research Center, Grand Forks, ND

• Audubon National Wildlife Refuge, Coleharbor, ND
• F-M Humane Society, Fargo, ND
• Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Moffit, ND
• North Dakota Wildlife Federation, Bismarck, ND
• Oreo’s Animal Rescue / West Dakota Veterinary Clinic, Dickinson, ND

• Greater North Dakota Chamber of Commerce
• North Dakota Department of Commerce
• North Dakota Tourism Division
• North Dakota Retail Association
• North Dakota Farm Bureau

• North Dakota Department of Education
• North Dakota State University, University of North Dakota, Bismarck State College, Williston State College, Valley State University. Click here for a full list of North Dakota colleges/universities.

• Clean Water Action North Dakota
• North Dakota State Nature Preserve Program
• North Dakota Environmental Health Association, Bismarck, ND
• Red River Water Management Consortium, Grand Forks, ND
• Sierra Club North Dakota Chapter, Bismarck, ND
• UND Energy & Environmental Research Center, Grand Forks, ND

• Chinese Students and Scholars Association, Grand Forks, ND
• Germans from Russia Heritage Society Dakota Pioneer Chapter, Bismarck, ND
• Initiatives in French Midwest, Grand Forks, ND
• International Moms Club of Bismarck, Bismarck, ND
• University of North Dakota Multicultural Student Services, Grand Forks, ND

• Official North Dakota Government Portal
• North Dakota Department of Agriculture
• North Dakota Department of Transportation
• North Dakota State Water Commission
• Office of the Governor
• North Dakota State Treasurer

• Black Butte Adventures, Sawyer, ND
• Maah Daah Hey Trail
• North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department

In addition to offering a high quality of life and safe living environment, North Dakota is a study in environmental awareness and green-living development. The state government is active in efforts to preserve the natural beauty and wildlife of the state, while at the same time informing its residents how to live more environmentally friendly lifestyles. These factors are among those that create strong potential for Bicycle City, North Dakota, consideration.