Daily News Editorial Cites Abuse of Power by Fargo and Corps of Engineers
Dennis Walalker: If we don’t get federal aid for the diversion, it won’t happen.
Continue ReadingFarmers, Land Owners and Diversion Authority Tension
Fargo’s Director of Engineering: Mark Bittner, PE
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Continue ReadingSen. Hoeven responds to Defending Richland and Wilkin Counties
Sen. Hoeven responds to concerns John Hoeven, U.S. Senator I want to respond to some concerns raised by Richland County Commissioner Perry Miller in a letter regarding flood protection legislation that I worked to pass in the U.S. Senate and am now working with Congressman Berg to get passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. […]
Continue ReadingFargo 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…”
Continue ReadingRichland 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: 11 Tweet
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