Fargo is Fargo’s Worst Flood Threat
ND Gov. Jack Dalrymple: “…the corps of engineers needs to re-apply themselves to the problem, find what the objections are and need to find technical solutions to those problems…”
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Richland Wilkin JPA Attorney Contact Form
Official Attorney Contact Form Use this form if you have concerns, questions or input for Rinke Noonan – legal counsel for the Richland Wilkin JPA. Views: 146 Tweet
Continue ReadingDefending Richland and Wilkin counties August 9th, 2012
The Richland Wilkin JPA took another step and authorized lawyers to commence a judicial challenge to Fargo’s plan. The very same lawyers who were described to us by Congressman Colin Peterson as: “the best in the state.” Our leaders, the Commissioners of Richland and Wilkin Counties, have committed to defend our communities with all appropriate legal action.
Continue ReadingRichland Wilkin Joint Powers Authority commences Legal Challenge
Richland Wilkin Joint Powers Authority commences Legal Challenge against the Fargo Moorhead Dam and FM Diversion Final Feasibility Report and Environmental Impact Statement.
Continue ReadingFargo, Cass County and the Diversion Authority Face Rising Opposition
Call it trite journalism or reckless propaganda, but Fargo’s local leading media outlets are overlooking a substantial legal entity mounting in Fargo’s intentionally targeted dumping ground for water. Currently there are political entities in four counties crossing borders into two states that have joined the Richland Wilkin JPA. An agreement that exemplifies the opposition to […]
Continue ReadingWill the Fargo Moorhead Dam and FM Diversion provide protection from summer flooding and heavy rainfall events?
One of the big misconceptions about flood insurance, said Dave Kyner, a flood insurance specialist with FEMA, is that “people don’t need flood insurance.” “A 60-foot dike can’t protect you if it rains 17 inches on the wrong side of the dike”.
Continue ReadingRichland Wilkin JPA Special Announcement August 8th, 2012
UPDATED: 8/8/2012 2:00 pm Special Announcement Postponed Press Release now expected from the Richland – Wilkin JPA Thursday, August 9, 2012 Be watching the Wahpeton Daily News http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/ Views: 12 Tweet
Continue ReadingKevin Olsgaard Comments to the USACE re: Fargo Moorhead Dam and Diversion
There must be a better way. The project would negatively affect my farming. It would also ruin the land where the tie-back levee goes in.
Continue ReadingDefending Richland and Wilkin counties August 2nd, 2012
Missouri Rep. Carnahan on senate bill 2039 : “Instead of letting nature do what it is designed to do, this bill would set a precedent for other states, increasing catastrophic flood levels across the country,” There are alternatives that protect Fargo from flooding that do not also “induce growth” in the flood plain.
Continue ReadingDefending Richland and Wilkin counties July 26th, 2012
Benjamin Larson, candidate for the Minnesota House: Moorhead, Minn,“wake up and fight for the city’s future.” Moorhead is located on high ground, much higher than the flood plain south of Fargo, Moorhead is the natural choice for flood-free future development: both residential and commercial.
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