When the Snake Creek arm reaches the 1850-foot elevation, there will be 133 islands with a total area of 1300 acres in the Reservoir. These islands, according to fish and wildlife experts, provide ideal [...]Read More... from On This Day | One[...]
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Law makers, officials seek solution over Red River water supply project McClusky Canal hurdle
The proposed (and partially funded) Red River water supply project draws water from the McClusky Canal. But in years of extreme drought, the Corp of Engineers is proposing to lower the operating level of Lake Audubon. That puts the water supply in[...]
Lake Audubon drought Plan draws Red River Valley commentary
A proposed Corp of Engineers plan to reduce the operating elevation of Lake Audubon during periods of extended drought has caught the attention of those in the Eastern part of the state. Back in 2005, the operating elevations between Lake Audubon and[...]
Lake Audubon drought draw down plan sparks concerns
The snake creek embankment that separates Lake Sakakawea and Lake Audubon is more than 70 years old, and in 2005 it was put to a heavy test when the elevation differential between the two lakes reached 41 feet. The result of that[...]