FLOOD
Deb's Retirement
I was eight in 1973. The time since then has seemed almost a lifetime because, for me, it almost is. It is amazing to think that for one person that same chunk of time has been a career. My ...
Posted on 9/29/12 at 7:21 AM
15 Years Ago
It is hard to believe that fifteen years have passed by since the Flood of the Century in April 1997. That flood was preceded by what was arguably the most significant blizzard to strike the state o...
Posted on 4/5/12 at 8:16 AM
Latest News
Falkirk farmers selling assetsBy Agweek staff and wire reports , June 11, 2012
NRCS chief promises wetland solution for frustrated Red River Valley farmers
By Mikkel Pates , May 02, 2012
A CRP of North Dakota's own
The Greenway’s opening marked a turning point in the history of the neighboring cities of Grand Forks, N.D., and East Grand Forks, Minn. The miles-long riverfront park features paved bike trails, Frisbee golf, cross-country ski trails and pedestrian bridges across the Red River.By Grand Forks (N.D.) Herald , April 16, 2012
Field drains affect flooding
WEST FARGO — Tile drainage of farm fields has been cast as a villain that aggravates flooding in the Red River Valley, but also held out as a great hope for better managing runoff to minimize flooding.By Patrick Springer , April 11, 2012
Agricultural Water Enhancement Program funded at $3.63 million.
BISMARCK, N.D. — The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Red River Basin Commission announced they will allocate $3.63 million in financial assistance through the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program. These funds will be administered by NRCS in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota portions of the Red River Basin. Funds will be utilized by local landowners to help address problems related to erosion, water quality, and flooding.By USDA/NRCS , March 15, 2012
Retention improves diversion
FARGO, N.D. — It should come as no surprise that water management officials in the Red River Valley are vigorously pursuing water storage options as part of an overall permanent flood protection strategy. But aggressive water retention in the mostly flat Red River Valley is not the cure-all for flooding. Holding water on the land is a necessary element in the larger flood protection equation.By Fargo (N.D.) Forum , February 20, 2012
Mini Devils Lake?
By Mikkel Pates , February 06, 2012
USDA announces $308 million for disaster-stricken states
By Bill Draper , January 18, 2012
Farmers get advice on cropland repairs after flood
LINCOLN, Neb. — Farmers in Nebraska and Iowa whose cropland has been covered all summer by Missouri River floodwaters can get help dealing with the damage to their land.September 06, 2011
Senators want to know Missouri River flood plan
WASHINGTON — Senators from states lining the Missouri River are asking the Army Corps of Engineers to outline plans for next year's flood preparations.By Henry C. Jackson , August 08, 2011
Help offered to Minnesota farm families affected by rains
ST. PAUL, Minn. — New services are bringing relief to farm families hit by heavy rains that caused extensive damage across southern Minnesota last September.June 30, 2011
Fed ag officials huddle to look at 'disastrous' N.D. crop losses
It was an emergency meeting because of the record damage that may be hitting the state’s crops, what officials said in a news release “may be a disastrous year for farmers and ranchers in the state.”By Stephen J. Lee , June 27, 2011
- Unplanted cropland acres
- N.D. gets emergency $5 million for roads, bridges damaged by flooding
- Effects of 2011 floods will linger
- N.D. businesses affectred by Souris flooding get tax filing break
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Flooding hinders shipping on the Mississippi River
By Alan Sayre , May 18, 2011
Costly Mississippi River closure meant to protect levees
By Alan Sayre , May 18, 2011
Flooding Mississippi River threatens catfish industry
By Holbrook Mohr , May 13, 2011
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