Environmental Review

Minnesota DNR Seeks Comments on Final EIS for Fargo Dam and FM Diversion Project

May 16, 2016May 17, 2016adminLeave a Comment

The Final EIS will be available for a 10-day public comment period, from May 16, 2016 to May 31, 2016. The DNR must receive comments no later than 4:30 pm, May 31.

Statement from Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton’s Office

August 4, 2014August 4, 2014admin3 Comments

Governor Dayton and his administration will do everything possible to ensure that Minnesota’s best interests are not trampled by this project.

MN DNR Letter to Darrell Vanyo Diversion Authority Chair 2014-04-22

April 24, 2014April 25, 2014admin2 Comments

The OHB levee is a project component of the F-M Project, without an independent basis for its construction as proposed. In light of the jurisdictional challenges and to protect the integrity of Minnesota’s environmental review process we will consider the OHB levee as a component of the F-M project in the state EIS. Consistent with Minnesota law, MDNR will not be making any final governmental approvals on the F-M project or any component thereof until the state’s EIS process is complete.

Defending Richland and Wilkin counties April 10th, 2014

April 10, 2014May 8, 2017adminLeave a Comment

Seated next to the Diversion Authority’s attorney in the courtroom was an attorney representing the Army Corps, aka, the United States Government. In discussions with the judge, the Army Corps attorney stated that federal law overrules state law only if it is a navigation project. This isn’t that type of project. Which, of course, means it’s a flood control project and states have as much right to control flood control projects as the feds do.

MN DNR Scoping Comment Deadline May 15th, 2013

May 12, 2013May 30, 2013adminLeave a Comment

This is an opportunity to have “equal access” and your voice heard by the MN DNR without suppression of your concerns by the Fargo Diversion Authority.