The North Dakota Cloud Modification Project (NDCMP) is an operational program that seeds clouds for hail damage reduction and rain enhancement in western North Dakota. Counties currently participating in the program are Bowman, McKenzie, Mountrail, Ward, Williams, and part of Slope.
- Cloud Seeding 101 - Learn the basics about how cloud seeding works.
- NDCMP Operation Areas - A map showing where cloud seeding occurs in North Dakota during the summer.
- Aircraft, Radar and Seeding Equipment - Fly along with a top seeder and a base seeder and see some photos of aircraft, radar and seeding equipment used during the NDCMP.
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NDCMP History - A historical summary of cloud seeding in North Dakota.
- Radar Images - Current radar images from the Bowman and Stanley Radars. Bowman radar operates year-round, while Stanley operates from approximately May 15-September 15 each year. Radar volume scans are completed every six minutes and updated images are posted immediately thereafter.
- Program Evaluations - A review of independent evaluations of the NDCMP.
- NDCMP Contractor's Final Report (4 mb) - The most recent contractor's final report on the North Dakota Cloud Modification Project.
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Are you a past NDCMP employee in need of employment verification? - Please send NDCMP employment verification requests to:
Kelli Schroeder
ND Atmospheric Resource Board
900 E Boulevard Ave Dept 770
Bismarck ND 58505
Fax: 701-328-4749
Phone: 701-328-2789
kjschroe@nd.gov
