Across six states, campgrounds, boat ramps, and visitor centers at federal lakes and reservoirs are facing closures or reduced hours as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers tightens operations. Budget constraints and a federal hiring freeze under President Trump’s administration are driving[...]
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Hoeven: Trump Administration to Reverse Biden WOTUS Overreach, Provide Regulatory Relief & Certainty
Senator John Hoeven is welcoming a move to rein in federal water regulations, calling it a win for farmers, energy producers, and landowners. The EPA’s decision to roll back the expanded WOTUS rule aligns with a 2023 Supreme Court ruling and aims[...]
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Change makes sense for Corps of Engineers
Few places have had more experience with the Corps of Engineers and flood protection than Minot, but Southern Lousiana is one place that can probably make the claim. And with experience, comes the opportunity to be constructively critical. Check out this editorial[...]
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Permission Granted! Major milestone for Minot flood protection cleared
“This is a great step forward for advancing flood control throughout the Mouse River basin in North Dakota. This Record of Decision applies not only to those phases of construction that are expected to begin next spring but also to future projects[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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Corp releases draft EIS on Souris flood protection plan
The Corp has two different activities going on with respect to our local flood protection. First, they are conducting their feasibility study; they were in town last month to hear public comment. But they’re also doing an environmental review on the entire[...]
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Hoeven: Corps Chooses Minot for New Permanent Flood Protection Study
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[...]
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ND takes lead in lawsuit against EPA over Waters of the U.S. rule
North Dakota’s argument: the rule is a federal overreach that will create burdensome regulation for farmers. Waters of the U.S. is an EPA and Corps of Engineers rule that expands the definition of waters protected by the clean water act. [...]Read More...[...]
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Feds to Stick Big Paddle in N.D. waters
The EPA and Corp of Engineers proposed Waters of the United States rule would give the Federal government a whole lot more say on what happens on private land. If you’re a landowner or developer, this is news you need to know[...]
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Flood Control: Corp of Engineers Holding Open Public Meetings in April
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,[...]