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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.

Defending Richland and Wilkin counties February 27th, 2014

February 27, 2014March 9, 2014admin1 Comment

Don’t be misled, the law is clear. Minnesota has the final word on whether the Red River gets a dam. The Army Corps is essentially just Fargo’s paid contractor for this project, in no way exempt from the requirements of Minnesota law.

Defending Richland and Wilkin counties January 30th, 2014

January 30, 2014May 8, 2017adminLeave a Comment

The Oxbow-Hickson-Bakke ring dike has become a contentious issue that divides the community. A majority of this community voted against the plan. The remainder of the residents, a clear minority from Oxbow, cut a favorable deal for millions in benefits, and they now actively promote the plan they once opposed.

Defending Richland and Wilkin counties January 23rd, 2014

January 23, 2014May 8, 2017adminLeave a Comment

The diversion could be moved north of the confluence of the Wild Rice and Red Rivers. Recent studies show that taking less area out of the floodplain south of Fargo and reducing the amount of water in the river during times of flooding through distributed storage (water detention) would completely eliminate impacts of Fargo’s diversion in Richland and Wilkin counties.

Defending Richland and Wilkin counties January 16th, 2014

January 16, 2014June 23, 2014adminLeave a Comment

Dennis Walaker: “It would be unfortunate if Metro Flood Project sponsors were asked to mitigate against the impacts caused by staged water at project sponsors’ expense.”

Defending Richland and Wilkin counties January 2nd, 2014

January 2, 2014June 23, 2014adminLeave a Comment

Above all, we resolve to never give up. The strength we have as an organization comes from our people’s ability to stand together, to raise the money needed to finance legal and political action, and to never lose sight of positive flood solutions for everyone.

Is It Time to RECALL Fargo and Cass County Officials?

December 16, 2013December 16, 2013Marcus Larson1 Comment

Is it time to start recalling every city, county, state and congressional official that claimed 2009 was only a 50 year flood event? Is it time to start recalling every city, county, state and congressional official that endorses augmented studies that are solely designed to support Fargo’s future development?

Defending Richland and Wilkin counties December 5th, 2013

December 5, 2013June 15, 2014adminLeave a Comment

A large number of those at rest were pioneers who came to the Red River Valley following a dream, the promise of a homestead, and a fresh start at making a future for themselves and their families. Our ancestors in these cemeteries deserve better than being rolled over by the powers and “Big Money” hoping to develop the floodplain south of Fargo. Their final resting places should remain intact and undisturbed so they can truly rest in peace.

Defending Richland and Wilkin counties November 27th, 2013

November 27, 2013June 15, 2014adminLeave a Comment

The U.S. Army Corps ran the numbers, and it didn’t work. Historic river levels didn’t justify the cost of a diversion. Flood control for Fargo is relatively inexpensive compared to the massive cost to convert floodplain for future development. The goal of their stew is to predict as much damage as possible to the city of Fargo in the case of a 100-year flood.

Defending Richland and Wilkin counties October 24th, 2013

October 31, 2013admin1 Comment

Fargo Diversion folks used creative accounting to justify their project to Congress. They couldn’t get a good enough benefit/cost ratio to have any hope of getting funded, so, they cooked the books.