Buffalo Red River Watershed District Rejects Proposed JPA Changes
Buffalo Red River Watershed District (BRRWD) rejects 6 to 1 the newly proposed 2016 JPA.
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Case Civil No. 13-2262 (D323) | US District Court, District of Minnesota
The FEIS clearly advances two other alternatives for serious consideration in the permitting phase. One of those alternatives would reduce the area of flood plain developed and protected, thereby reducing the volume of water diverted by the proposed project.
Continue ReadingCase Civil No. 13-2262 (D321) | US District Court, District of Minnesota
Commencement of Eminent Domain Proceedings: For the initial phase of Corps construction, the Diversion Authority must secure title to three properties in North Dakota.
Continue ReadingCase Civil No. 13-2262 (D322) | US District Court, District of Minnesota
Eric Dodds, AE2S: “…it is clear that at least some of the property owners will not agree to sell voluntarily, and those properties will need to be acquired through eminent domain…”
Continue ReadingMinnesota DNR Seeks Comments on Final EIS for Fargo Dam and FM Diversion Project
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.
Continue ReadingDefending Richland and Wilkin counties May 12th, 2016
The Oxbow debacle continues, now double the amount promised just three years ago. The total is now up to 126 million and includes spending for concrete golf cart paths.
Continue ReadingFargo Dam and FM Diversion Costs as of April 30, 2016
Fargo Diversion Authority spent another $ 15,308,057.61 from March 31, 2016 to April 30, 2016. 1/6th (17.21% ) of the original projected cost and they haven’t even started on the actual main project. The Fargo Diversion Authority has pumped over $67.5 million into OHB ring-dike-levee and private country club, which provides ZERO FLOOD PROTECTION BENEFIT TO FARGO.
Continue ReadingRichland County Water Resource District letter to Todd Sando, ND State Water Commission
The Richland County Water Resource Board is in favor of flood protection for Fargo Moorhead; however, we are opposed to the Flood Diversion Board of Authority’s plan as it currently exists.
Continue ReadingOxbow, ND Mayor Moves Into Government Housing
A $2.69 million home, with ZERO money down (county taxpayer owned), ZERO percent interest (county taxpayer owned) and ZERO property taxes (county taxpayer funded) on a 30 year loan would cost any other buyer $7,472.00 per month.
Continue ReadingWARNING: Fargo Dam and FM Diversion Authority
DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING! You are under NO LEGAL OBLIGATION to acknowledge the content or to agree to any term or offer contained within the mailer packet.
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