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Popular central Minnesota lakes near ‘tipping points’ for water quality

by: Josh Wolsky | July 11, 2017

Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes; many of them offer weekend respite and retirement hideaways. But an environmental threat is putting a few of them at risk. High nutrient loads in the water are the problem, and the solutions are a lot less expensive if they’re enacted before the tipping point is passed. Read

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River Management Changes Still Years Away – Story | North Dakota

by: Josh Wolsky | June 28, 2017

If you’re up to speed on Minot’s flood protection efforts, you’ve probably heard the term ‘parallel tracks’. That language describes the project’s sponsors attempt to improve flood protection through multiple efforts. One is the infrastructure project in Minot, another is the river management aspect that requires reworking an international agreement between Canada and the U.S. Jim

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In a Minot Minute: Ride the River

by: Josh Wolsky | April 21, 2017

Shannon Straight with @sourisfriends (Friends of the Souris River) talks about tomorrow’s Ride the River Event. For more details, check out their Facebook event page.

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Proposed River Trail in MN Aims to Connect Multiple Communities

by: Josh Wolsky | April 3, 2017

The idea has a name; it’s called the Crow River Regional Trail. The goal is to connect 10 different communities with a common thread — a recreational path along a river that passes through all them. Sounds like something that may interest @sourisfriends — otherwise knowns as the Friends of the Souris River.

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Corps of Engineers Interested in Dead Loop Restoration Through Souris Basin

by: Josh Wolsky | March 10, 2017

The Souris River Joint Board’s monthly meeting was yesterday; the work continues on implementing all aspects the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Plan. Of note, members of the Corp of Engineers were in Minot this past week and they expressed an interest in projects related to ecosystem restoration. In plain English, the message being conveyed

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Outside Perspective: Residents flood city council in support of Portneuf River Vision Study

by: Josh Wolsky | November 20, 2016

Here in Minot, we’re having our own discussion about to do with the Souris River. Should we wall ourselves off from it forever, or should we try and recapture some aspects of it as a natural resource? This article out of Idaho is remarkable because you change out the name of the city and the

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Estevan receives funding for two Souris Watershed infrastructure projects

by: Josh Wolsky | November 12, 2016

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 | November 12, 2016

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 | November 8, 2016

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 | February 11, 2016

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 | February 11, 2016

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 | October 9, 2015

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 | September 27, 2015

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 | July 2, 2015

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 | July 1, 2015

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 | June 21, 2015

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

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