MN DNR Scoping Comment Deadline May 15th, 2013
This is an opportunity to have “equal access” and your voice heard by the MN DNR without suppression of your concerns by the Fargo Diversion Authority.
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Kindred School District Attorney Comments to the USACE re: Fargo Moorhead Dam and Diversion
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.
Continue ReadingAaron Carlson Comments to the USACE re: Fargo Moorhead Dam and Diversion
I am writing to inform you that some information in Appendix G – Real Estate of the Fargo Moorhead Metropolitan Area Flood Risk Management Final Feasibility Report and Environmental Impact Statement dated July 2011 (Final Report) is incomplete and therefore inaccurate.
Continue ReadingMN Center for Environmental Advocacy Comments to the USACE re: Fargo Moorhead Dam and Diversion
We have followed the process and reviewed draft document prior to publication of the FEIS. We are also aware that MN DNR has a number of remaining and additional legitimate concerns with the FEIS including the benefit cost analysis, effects of the diversion and water staging on sediment transport and geomorphology upstream and downstream of the project area, and fish passage. We believe that these areas of concern warrant further clarification before this FEIS can be considered complete.
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