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Cities, businesses are targets of maverick Minnesota lawyers looking for wastewater polluters

by: Josh Wolsky | January 14, 2023

It’s a litigious world out there. Even more so in Minnesota lately with regard to water discharged into rivers and streams by cities, small towns, and businesses. In question are the requirements of the federal Clean Water Act, and when water discharged is out of compliance, the penalties can add up fast. And one lawyer

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How does Minot’s water taste? Unbearable Says One, Others Disagree

by: Josh Wolsky | January 12, 2023

For one citizen with a taste experience from other places, Minot’s water taste rates ‘unbearable’. Yikes. But others who’ve been here longer say it tastes fine. Apparently, it’s just a matter of taste. For the rest of the story on where Minot’s water starts before it finds your glass, check out the story linked below

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Work to start next spring on $1B water pipeline for Red River Valley

by: Josh Wolsky | May 13, 2019

The legal fight over NAWS — and its eminent conclusion — are paving the way for another Missouri River water supply project with cross-border implications. The Red River Water Supply Project got $30 million from the legislature. When completed, it will move water from the Missouri River to the Sheyenne River and is designed to

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Lisbon wins tap water taste test in ND

by: Josh Wolsky | October 20, 2017

When it comes to the non-taste of water, Lisbon takes the top spot on the podium. The taste-test competition takes place annually at the North Dakota Water & Pollution Control Conference.

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Law makers, officials seek solution over Red River water supply project McClusky Canal hurdle

by: Josh Wolsky | July 26, 2017

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 jeopardy. What are the solutions? Lawmakers and project officials are looking for them.

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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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Lake Audubon drought Plan draws Red River Valley commentary

by: Josh Wolsky | July 10, 2017

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 Sakakawea reached 41 feet; the difference between the two lakes raised concerns

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WAWS Work Likely To Slow With Tighter State Budget

by: Josh Wolsky | November 17, 2016

The Western Area Water supply was a grand plan designed to bring Missouri River water to a huge portion of Northwest North Dakota. Financed by the legislature and industrial water sales, the project hasn’t been without controversy, but hook ups are continuing. This legislative session, WAWS will be seeking an additional 29 million to keep

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Son of Democratic icon visits protest camp | | bismarcktribune.com

by: Josh Wolsky | November 16, 2016

The son of 1960’s political icon Bobby Kennedy was at the Standing Rock Protest Camps Tuesday to stand in solidarity with protestors fighting the Dakota Access Pipeline. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is an environmental law attorney and heads the international Water Alliance.

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Read Now: City of Minot on Mandatory Water Restriction

by: Josh Wolsky | May 20, 2016

Users of Minot’s municipal water are being instructed to restrict water usage. This restriction is for any outdoor use such as lawn watering or car washing. Effective Friday, May 20th, this restriction will include, in addition to lawn watering and personal car washing, any commercial car washing or irrigation use. Failure to comply with the

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World Water Scarcity Crisis Even Worse than Previously Thought

by: Josh Wolsky | February 16, 2016

Though locally too much water has been our most recent concern, we don’t have to look far back in our past to find the opposite problem. And on a world scale, the next fifty years will be shaped more by the scarcity of water than the scarcity of oil.

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WAWS Project Considers Delaying Payments To Towns

by: Josh Wolsky | February 11, 2016

Water sales for industrial use are down 75% in the last year, and that puts the controversial Western Area Water Supply project in a financial pickle. Jim Olson with KX News has the story.

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Water project reaction mixed among communities

by: Josh Wolsky | January 26, 2016

The business plan for the Western Area Water Supply project (WAWS) that relied on the sale of water tot he oil industry is proving to be less than perfectly thought out. Some type of adjustment will need to made. Nick Smith has the story.

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NAWS Project Takes Big Step Forward

by: Josh Wolsky | August 22, 2015

The Northwest Area Water Supply project took a big step forward yesterday when the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation gave their blessing to the plan in place. There are still steps to take, but the plan to blend Lake Sakakawea water with local aquifers will move forward.

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Engineers Craft Materials That Can Stay Dry Underwater for Months at a Time

by: Josh Wolsky | August 19, 2015

By etching roughness into materials in a specific pattern and width, scientist can create surfaces that stay dry for months underwater. Get the science and the rest of the story from Motherboard.

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Effective Immediately: Watering Lawns Banned in Minot

by: Josh Wolsky | July 13, 2015

— Official News Release, City of Minot — The City of Minot has issued ban on watering lawns following an incident in which a contractor struck a supply line that provides raw water to the City of Minot Water Treatment Plant. The ban will remain in place until further notice. City of Minot Public Works

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