ABOLITION OF THE LOWER Souris Wildlife Refuge has been asked of congress by the members of the Souris River Duck Control association, farmers who suffer grain losses to waterfowl harbored by the refuge. [...]Read More... from On This Day | The Struggle[...]
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Sask. Water Security Agency Projects ‘Near Normal’ Souris Basin Run Off
The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency develops comprehensive basin run-off projections each spring for river basins the impact the province. It matters in Minot because much of the Souris River’s upper basin lies in Southern Saskatchewan, and the water that runs off there[...]
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River Weir on Michigan State Campus Faces Possible Removal
Michigan is taking steps to remove aging dams and weirs, which have outlived their usefulness in managing water flow. The state’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is shifting its focus toward dam removal as a means of revitalizing aquatic habitats. With $1.8[...]
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‘Livers of the river’: Feds propose designating rivers as critical habitat for freshwater mussels
Let’s dive beneath the surface of Minnesota and Wisconsin’s rivers, where an understated hero quietly works wonders: the freshwater mussel. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a plan to protect these vital mollusks, designating nearly 4,000 miles of river as[...]
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Great Miami Riverway network in Ohio Drives $1.2 billion economic impact
The Great Miami Riverway connects more than 99 miles of river, paved trails, and vibrant communities a short drive from Cincinnati and Columbus. As a premier destination, it offers outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and economic opportunities for all. And the impact of[...]
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Cedar Rapids seeks $12 million grant for trails along Cedar River, Is Minot Keeping Up?
Cedar Rapids, Iowa is a bellwether community for Minot. They flooded in 2008 and have been remaking themselves through flood protection and community improvement initiatives ever since. In short, they are a comparison point. And one of the investments they’re consistently making[...]
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Bismarck Making Plans For Riverfront Amphitheater
It’s more than a decade since Minot went through the River Front & Center planning process. You can read about that with a quick search on Google or the City of Minot’s website. Since then, the community has routinely spoken out positively[...]
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‘Canoe safari,’ riverfront walk and more among proposed features in Cedar Rapids’ Greenway Plan
As Minot continues to rebuild and add protection following the 2011 flood, we need to be on the look out for other communities on the same path. Cedar Rapids is one of those places. They are currently seeking community input for their[...]
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How a Country Embraced the River It Feared
Few places fight floods as well as the Netherlands, but when it comes to their flood defenses, it’s the ocean-side efforts that get the attention. Lesser known is the degree to which they are innovatively managing their inland flooding risk from the[...]
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Road salts washing into the river, damaging ecosystems and pipes
“There’s pretty good evidence that if we continue to use salt at the rate we do now, it’s going to be detrimental to the rivers and lakes eventually.” That’s the comment of Ryan Westphal, the Facilities Director for La Crosse County, Wisconsin,[...]
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Minot City Council Agenda, January 3, 2023
Minot City Council will meet Tuesday, January 3, at 5:30 pm to consider the agenda attached below. There are several impactful items on the agenda, but the one that will generate the most conversation is the recommended approval of a first-phase $2.9[...]
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State asks Minnesota Residents to weigh safety & environment when salting slick surfaces
Slippery roads and sidewalks are a big risk in wintertime, and there’s no better way to deal with them than adding a little salt. But for every action, there is a consequence, and when all that salt is added up, it’s having[...]
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A Floodable Bridge? Recreational uses with flood protection benefits
What does it take to get people across a river without creating an obstruction to waterflow that becomes a hazard during flooding? How about a bridge designed to go underwater that does a good job of letting water pass? If you’re curious,[...]
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Another riverwalk master plan promises to breathe life into a city center
These stories are becoming pretty common. Communities across the continent are recognizing their past mistakes and current opportunities and revitalizing their riverfronts. The question in Minot is will we follow this sound thinking, or will we be left behind? Check out the[...]
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U.S. scientist urges action to save Lake Winnipeg
Did you know it’s possible to kill a lake? It is; it happened to Lake Erie. And a scientist who studied that catastrophe sees a similar pattern repeating with Lake Winnipeg. Why does it matter in Minot? The culprit is nutrient loading[...]
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Teams searching for cheap way to stop algae blooms, with $10 million prize on the line
You have an efficient, cost-effective way to remove phosphorous from freshwater bodies? If so, you may want to enter it into an innovation competition sponsored The Everglades Foundation in Florida. The prize: $10,000,000. Whether North or South, algae blooms are an increasing[...]