‘Upstream’ comment not true
None of us chose where the city of Fargo was established or where the flood plain extends. It is, however, our responsibility to plan and act accordingly as to what our choices are today.
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Wild Rice Alternative
Project Failure: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers fails to explore options and alternative that DO NOT promote encroachment and urban sprawl into the last natural flood plain south of Fargo, ND in direct and indirect violation of Executive Order 11988 (EO11988). More to the point, the limited alternatives explored are concentric to the “exploitation for urban sprawl” into the last natural flood plain south of Fargo, ND.
Continue ReadingDefending Richland and Wilkin counties July 17th, 2014
It’s unfair and unethical to force family farmers, homeowners and communities to pursue their own costly legal recourse to Fargo’s development project. But then again, maybe we’re expecting too much of our neighbors and elected leaders.
Continue ReadingDefending Richland and Wilkin counties July 3rd, 2014
This is a new tactic and was prompted perhaps by Fargo’s tardy realization that the project will not survive Minnesota’s permitting process. The State of Minnesota now needs to defend its laws and its citizens from Fargo’s development plan. If you are a Minnesota resident it is very important that you immediately contact your representatives and let them know your feelings and the importance of this matter.
Continue ReadingDefending Richland and Wilkin counties May 22nd, 2014
The fact is the location of the diversion alignment with the dam, ditch and levee does not increase the protection of the currently developed area of Fargo vs. more conservative and less expansive flood control plans. The location only gives the city more area to grow without FEMA flood plain regulations.
Continue ReadingDefending Richland and Wilkin counties April 24th, 2014
Fargo Diversion Authority uses straw man arguments to distort viable solutions to Fargo flood protection. Fargo, ND is demanding a plan that only protects the city. Distributed retention protects the entire Red River Valley, included Fargo, which protects more land, more cities, more people, more property and infrastructure.
Continue ReadingDefending Richland and Wilkin counties May 23rd, 2013
U.S. Army Corps: additional growth and development on the Minnesota side is the obvious alternative to Fargo’s huge dam and diversion.
Continue ReadingDefending Richland and Wilkin counties May 16th, 2013
Dennis “my way or the highway” Walaker and the Diversion Authority Gang plan to steal land and equity to benefit private land developers using the United States Army Corps of Engineers as “hired” guns.
Continue ReadingDefending Richland and Wilkin counties May 9th, 2013
Missing VE3 study will cost Fargo, ND over $142 million in additional costs.
Continue ReadingDiverting an Obsession
Diverting the truth is a methodical obsession for Fargo Dam and FM Diversion proponents. It’s not just about the PR spin, it’s about the core belief and creation of “data” that is being used as the justification for a plan that will not benefit 80 percent of North Dakota taxpayers and 99.96 percent of American […]
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