The Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) met in a special session on Tuesday, to sign off on a funding agreement for the Roseau Lake Rehabilitation Project. RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sp explains what this means for the project. Sip also tells us more about the project, and what it accomplishes. Sip says flood projects…
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2026 is expected to be a bonding year in the Minnesota Legislature, and entities from all across the state will be seeking funding. Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) Director Rob Sip says they will be one of the many seeking funding through a bonding bill, and he lays out the board’s funding priorities for…
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The Red River Watershed Management Board held a legislative open house as a part of their monthly meeting on Tuesday, and a number of our area state legislators were in attendance, including Minnesota Senator Rob Kupec. (DFL-Moorhead) In a conversation with R&J News’s Kevin Kochmann, Kupec spoke more about his takeaways from the visit. Minnesota…
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It’s going to be a busy couple of days for the Red River Watershed Management Board,(RRWMB) as they will be attending a couple of events over the next week. RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip says they will be in Winnipeg today for a Conference with the Red River Basin Commission. Sip says they will also…
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2026 is a big year for the Red River Watershed Management. (RRWMB) RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip says they are celebrating their 50 year anniversary in 2026, and are holding some special events throughout the year to celebrate. You can learn more about the Red River Watershed Management Board by going to their website at…
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The 2026 Legislative Session is fast approaching, and the Red River Watershed Management Board has been hard at work trying to secure funding for projects from the state. While the session has not started yet, RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip says they have had some projects recommended for funding from the Minnesota Legislature. A bonding…
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The Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) held discussions regarding their Strategic Plan at their most recent meeting, and the organization is weighing the possibility of making ground water one of their main priorities. RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip explains. Sip explains how they will be moving forward with making this a priority. You can…
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The 2026 Minnesota Legislative Session is set to begin in two months, and one item that is expected to be at the forefront this year is a bonding bill. Red River Watershed Management Board Executive Director Rob Sip says they will be pushing hard for a bonding bill, and he tells us the message they…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has selected eight projects for funding under the Flood Hazard Mitigation Grant Assistance Program. Under this program, the state provides cost-share grants to local governments for capital improvement projects designed to mitigate flood risks and impacts. Red River Watershed Management Board Executive Director Rob Sip Says two projects located…
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