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Fargo’s Diversion Immoral, A Better Path Forward

March 28, 2012May 30, 2013Editorial Team2 Comments

The present plan is unreasonable, immoral and will ultimately be found to be unlawful. Fargo’s present leaders seek Fargo’s own future interests and future growth without regard for, and at the expense of, the rights and property of its neighbors. Fargo leaders fail and will be remembered, not for having brought permanent flood protection to Fargo, but by their arrogance and unreasonableness, for having failed at a staggering cost.

If the North Dakota (LPP) removes additional land from the natural flood plain compared to the Minnesota (FCP) why is the USACE relying on Executive Order 11988 as an excuse to not consider the southern and western alignments?

March 26, 2012adminLeave a Comment

<<< Return to FAQs >>> The USACE inconsistently applied EO 11988 as a result of “goal driven” findings pursuant to criteria set by the non-federal sponsor of Fargo, ND and Moorhead, MN. The current LPP ignores EO-11988 and relocates over 30+ square miles of natural flood plain for future development that benefits Fargo, ND while […]

Why is the North Dakota diversion channel the selected plan, when the Minnesota diversion channel would have been cheaper?

March 11, 2012March 11, 2012adminLeave a Comment

<<< Return to FAQs >>> Fargo and Cass County ND officials, influenced the Diversion Board of Authority to adopt a ND based diversion despite the more cost effective alternatives presented by the USACE (United States Army Corps of Engineers). Fargo and Cass County ND officials, collaborated with key influential players and developers to foster the […]

How does the Fargo Moorhead Dam and Diversion violate Executive Order 11988?

March 9, 2012March 9, 2012adminLeave a Comment

<<< Return to FAQs >>> EO-11988: Federal agencies are required to avoid to the extent possible the long and short term adverse impacts associated with the occupancy and modification of floodplains and to avoid direct and indirect support of floodplain development wherever there is a practicable alternative. The USACE and the non-federal sponsor of Fargo […]

Does the Fargo Moorhead Diversion and Dam violate Executive Order 11988?

March 4, 2012March 5, 2012admin2 Comments

The USACE and Fargo have not exercised due care in performing their duties pursuant to Executive Order 11988. Viable alternatives exist, however, have been procedure-ally disregarded. The current LPP calls for willful destructive development of the natural flood plains both south and north of Fargo for future economic development.

Bruce A Hendrickson Comments to the USACE re: Fargo Moorhead Dam and Diversion

January 21, 2012January 20, 2013adminLeave a Comment

I am writing in opposition to the April 2011 Locally Preferred Plan (North Dakota Diversion with storage and staging) for flood control in the Red River Valley. I know alternatives do exist that address flooding basin wide. These have not been studied or addressed by the Corp nor have areas affected by the issue been included in the planning stages.

Kindred School District Attorney Comments to the USACE re: Fargo Moorhead Dam and Diversion

January 18, 2012January 20, 2013adminLeave a Comment

The District-along with local Townships (who independently maintain zoning control) and other cities in Cass and Richland Counties-were locked out of having any formal place at the table while USACE and local sponsors formulated and planned the flood protection plan.

Executive Order EO 11988

December 30, 2011January 20, 2013adminLeave a Comment

Executive Order 11988 — Floodplain Management SOURCE: The provisions of Executive Order 11988 of May 24, 1977, appear at 42 FR 26971, 3 CFR, 1977 Comp., p. 117, unless otherwise noted. By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and statutes of the United States of America, and as President of the […]