Red River Watershed Management Board wrapping up massive Newfolden flood project
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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Red River Watershed Management Board gearing up for 2026 Legislative Session
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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Red River Watershed Management Board Update
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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Red River Retention Authority seeking federal funding for trio of projects
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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Red River Watershed receives state funding for flood projects
The Minnesota Legislative Session came to an end after a special session a few weeks back, and one item that came from it was the Bonding Bill. Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) Director Rob Sip says the RRWMB was one of many organizations to receive funding through the Bonding Bill. Sip says the RRWMB…
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Minnesota Watersheds gathering in Roseau
Watershed Organizations from across the State of Minnesota will be meeting in Roseau this Tuesday and Wednesday for the Annual Minnesota Watersheds meeting. Red River Watershed Management Board Director Rob Sip will be one of the many in attendance, and he tells us more about the meeting. KRJB 106.5 FM will be broadcasting interviews from…
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RRWMB Director gives Bonding Bill update
The Minnesota Legislative Session came to an end Monday, and a special session is expected in the coming days. One bill that’s expected to come out of this legislative session is the bonding bill. Red River Watershed Management Board Executive Director Rob Sip tells us what he’s hearing about the bill, and what it would…
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Area Watersheds seeking federal funding for water projects
The Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) held a special meeting in Ada on Tuesday, to have a discussion with Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach about Federal Funding for projects in the Red River Basin. RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip tells us more about what they’re asking from the Federal Government. Sip also talked about some of…
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