FLOOD PROTECTION
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Corps researching question of compensation to landowners 
Legal experts for the Army Corps of Engineers are studying whether the government would need to compensate downstream landowners if a Fargo-Moorhead diversion aggravates flooding for them, a corps official said.
By Mike Nowatzki , June 13, 2010
A look at other engineering marvels
Empire State Building
Cost then: $41 million in 1930 (including land cost)
Cost now: $535 million
June 13, 2010
From big to bigger
A Red River diversion may challenge for most expensive project ever in corps’ St. Paul DistrictThirty-six miles long and up to 29 feet deep. Nearly half a mile wide with a construction footprint of 6,560 acres. An estimated price tag of $1.46 billion.
By Mike Nowatzki , June 13, 2010
City of Fargo approves aid to gain access to diversion route land
The Fargo City Commission voted 5-0 Tuesday to have the Cass County Joint Water Resource District use its power if needed to gain access to critical parcels of land on the proposed route of a North Dakota diversion channel for soil and other testing.
By Helmut Schmidt , June 02, 2010
Work group sticks with North Dakota diversion proposal
The Metro Flood Study Work Group voted unanimously Wednesday to stick with a North Dakota 35,000-cubic-feet-per-second diversion as its flood control pick for Fargo-Moorhead.
By Helmut Schmidt , May 27, 2010
Cass cities share diversion concerns
Several Cass County cities outside of the proposed North Dakota diversion expressed concerns over the project’s financing at a meeting Tuesday with county officials.
By Heidi Shaffer , May 26, 2010
Public input sought
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the cities of Fargo and Moorhead will host public meetings in June to present information contained in a draft feasibility and environmental impact statement for a potential flood damage reduction project.
By Forum staff reports , May 25, 2010
Long-term flood protection: Higher risk for higher water
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers told Fargo-Moorhead officials Thursday that a $1 billion Minnesota 35,000-cubic-feet-per-second diversion is now the best deal for the nation’s flood protection dollar.
By Helmut Schmidt , May 14, 2010
Long-term flood protection: Millions more on the table
The case for a massive Fargo-Moorhead flood protection project is now stronger, and it might end up tens of millions of dollars cheaper for local taxpayers to build.
By Helmut Schmidt , May 13, 2010
Argusville has concerns about North Dakota diversion
An Argusville, N.D., city councilman said Tuesday that he has “grave concerns” for the city under the current North Dakota diversion proposal.
By Heidi Shaffer , May 12, 2010
Study of North Dakota-side diversion gets OK
The quest for a North Dakota diversion channel to protect Fargo-Moorhead against severe flooding has cleared an important procedural hurdle.
By Patrick Springer , April 29, 2010
Fargo, Cass must decide which government will sponsor diversion
Pact needs to be signed by July 15Fargo and Cass County officials will be going eyeball-to-eyeball to determine which government will be the North Dakota sponsor for a Red River diversion channel.
By Helmut Schmidt , April 23, 2010
Diversion impact analysis only half finished
The impact of a proposed Fargo-Moorhead flood diversion on downstream river levels may be greater than previously estimated, but a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers official cautioned Wednesday that the analysis is only half-completed and the numbers will likely change.
By Mike Nowatzki , April 22, 2010
Control a big issue in sales tax tussle
Determining whether Fargo or Cass County will ask the public to approve a half-percent sales tax this June will be a balance between which entity makes the best case for passage, fairness to voters, and ultimately, control of the project’s construction and maintenance, officials say.
By Helmut Schmidt , April 01, 2010
STREAMING LIVE: Local officials discuss permanent flood protection this afternoon
FARGO – Local elected leaders meet this afternoon as they continue working on a permanent solution to flooding in the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area. Inforum.com and WDAY will stream the meeting live once it begins.
By Forum staff reports , March 04, 2010
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