It’s the Flood Plain
Minnesota statute says, “the proposed project must represent the minimal impact solution to a specific need with respect to all other reasonable alternatives.”
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U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson Targeted by Diversion Supporter
The most indelible point is that the FMDA arbitrarily and capriciously wrote their press release without reaching a group consensus from all stakeholder parties at the table ~ as to what “Plan B” should be.
Continue ReadingFM Diversion Policy Leadership Group Seeks Permitable Plan
Bear in mind, the FM Diversion Policy Leadership talks that recently concluded should have taken place before the first shovel of dirt was turned for any aspect of the ill-fated project.
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MN DNR Letter to Tim Mahoney Fargo Dam and FM Diversion Authority
It is beyond acting in bad faith; indeed, the continuation of construction is an insult to collaboration.
Continue ReadingMN DNR Press Release: December 29, 2016
Minnesota will ask the court to prohibit construction of the dam and diversion channel because the Minnesota has not issued the necessary permits.
Continue ReadingLetter: MN DNR Tom Landwehr
Since the Diversion Authority declined to consider a more modest project alternative, the only options included for consideration in the permit application were the “No Action” and “No Action with Emergency Measures” alternatives. This left the DNR with two choices: 1) permit the project or 2) deny the project.
Continue ReadingMN Governor Mark Dayton ltr Sets the Record Straight
Despite Lieutenant General Semonite’s unfounded representation to the contrary, Minnesota has not “come together” with the Army Corps of Engineers and the State of North Dakota to advance the proposed project. In all my years of public service at the state and federal levels, I have never seen such a complete disregard for the process of a co-regulator.
Continue ReadingMN DNR Letter to USACE PPA Fargo Dam and FM Diversion Project
Given that we were not consulted as part of this process and further that we are not able to see the basis for your determination, I believe it is essential to be on the record directly with you regarding the real and significant regulatory issues that are outstanding in Minnesota concerning the proposed Fargo-Moorhead Diversion Project.
Continue ReadingWill Moorhead City Council Defy MN Governor Dayton and State Law?
Trouble brewing in Moorhead and Fargo/Cass pressure is on! Although the resolution alleges “No Minnesota funds from the City of Moorhead or Clay County are required for FY2015, and a formal amendment to the LJPA is also not necessary at this time.” The Limited Joint Powers Agreement Article IX (read more…) suggests that Minnesota could be sued by North Dakota for not paying its budget share of what it is approving.
Continue ReadingKevin Campbell Doesn’t Use Common Sense
Fargo taxpayers, especially those with new flood insurance requirement should be up in arms over Fargo channeling funds towards the wholly unnecessary OHB ring dike-levee project.
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