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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It’s going to be a big couple of months for the Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB), as they will be wrapping up a number of big projects soon. RRWMB Executive director Rob Sip tells us more. In other watershed news, Sip is excited to announce that they will be welcoming the Minnesota DNR Commissioner…
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The 2026 Legislative Session is still months away, but the Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) is shifting its focus to next year’s session. RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip talks more about their preparations for the session, and what it may look like this year. As for a potential bonding bill, Sip says the RRWMB…
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The Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) has set their levy and budget for 2026 as they get ready for some future projects. RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip fills us in on what’s changing, and what it means moving forward. Sip also gave an update on potential funding coming in, as the Red River Watershed…
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The Red River Retention Authority in collaboration with the Red River Watershed Management Board is currently seeking federal funds for a trio of projects, across Northwest Minnesota. Brian Fuder of the Red River Retention Authority (RRRA) tells us more about what they’re seeking for funding, and how it would be used. Congressional funding is something…
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