Tag: Souris River

Estevan receives funding for two Souris Watershed infrastructure projects

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Rafferty Reservoir is set to become the primary water source for the City of Estevan as a result of two water infrastructure projects that found both provincial and federal funding. They include construction of a residuals management facility to treat wastewater created in the water treatment process and a new water intake pipeline for the City in

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Assiniboine Initiative Scientist urges adaptions

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The Souris River basin originates in Saskatchewan, dips into North Dakota and returns to Manitoba where it joins the Assiniboine River. And it’s all part of a larger global system that will be impacted by climate change. That was the message of Bob Sandford, EPCOR chairman for Water and Climate Security with the United Nations University

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River Restoration: 11-Mile Makeover of the LA River is Moving Right Along

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The Souris River as it passes through Minot has lost much of its natural allure — mostly due to the fact we’ve been trying to figure out how to protect ourselves when it floods. But a conversation has started about how to recover some of what we’ve lost in terms of the benefits a river

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Below Normal Runoff Expected from Souris Basin in Canada

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency issued their first flood forecast of the year this week. The prognosis: the Souris River basin in Canada seems likely to have below normal runoff in the spring of 2016. The forecast assumes average amounts of precipitation over the next three months. Also included in the report was a survey

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Hoeven: Corps Chooses Minot for New Permanent Flood Protection Study

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The Mouse River flood protection plan was chosen as a project worthy of an Army Corps of Engineers permanent flood protection study. The study is the first step in the Federal authorization process that may one day lead to more significant Federal funding. Senator Hoeven’s news release on the story follows below. — Official News

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Idea for Minot: Imagine a Free Flowing Mouse River

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

It’s a fun morning when a great idea for Minot ends up in my inbox. Today is one of those days. This idea comes from the team at Ackerman Estvold Engineering, and it’s a solution to the problem of the dead loops and goal of making the Mouse River a point of community pride. And

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Idea for Minot: Let Us Never Forget 2011

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The City of Minot is close to wrapping up its Phase II National Disaster Resilience Competition application. The goal: show contest judges Minot has a solid action plan to make our community more resilient to the impacts of flooding. There will be public meetings and the opportunity for you to comment on the application in

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Sherwood River Gage in Danger of Collapse

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The Souris River gauge at Sherwood is in jeopardy because of erosion. Discussion about what to do about is taking place. Commentary: Minot should find a way to contribute to saving this station and the 80 years of data we’ve collected from it.

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Flood Protection: Phase II & Phase III Design Concept Open House

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Members of the Souris River Joint Board and engineers from Ackerman Estvold and Bar Engineering held a public input meeting at Perkett School last night. The design work for Minot’s west-side flood protection is ~30% complete; this meeting was intended to present the progress and gather public feedback. Here are the important points: This meeting

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International Souris River Board Meeting

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The International Souris River Board met Friday in Estevan. Jim Olson of KX News was there and has the coverage.

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Flood Control: Corp of Engineers Holding Open Public Meetings in April

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

There’s a little progress on the flood protection front to report — Hooray! The Corps of Engineers and the Souris River Joint Board will be holding two public forums and informational meetings coming up in April.  The official news release follows below, but here are the dates and times: April 8, Burlington High School Gym.

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Souris River Water Quality Improves

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Consistent water flow the past several years and a big flush in 2011 have improved the quality of water in the Souris River.

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Flood Foreast Favorable: ISRB Hosts Winter Meeting

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The early-season flood forecast looks good along the Souris River, but officials warn that it’s a basin that can change quickly. And on the long-term operating plan and possible changes, it seems bureaucracy is now holding the process from moving forward.

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Long-term Flood Protection Likely to Start in Rural Areas

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Part II of Jim Olson’s look at the state of long-term flood protection in the Souris Valley continues with this feature on one of the likely first steps — protecting many of the rural residents and properties. Of course, everything depends on funding.

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Souris River Reservoirs Ready for Spring Melt

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Though current signs from Mother Nature point to a less active flood season, the reservoirs above Minot are at their winter operating levels and ready to handle the spring melt. The first official flood forecast for 2015 will be released February 1st.

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Minnesota signs onto Accord to Protect Lake Winnipeg

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The State of Minnesota has formally joined a group that is working towards improving the water quality in Lake Winnipeg. It’s an issue for Minot and North Dakota also as the Souris River also ends up in North of the border.

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