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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RRWMB Director gives reaction to Senate’s bonding bill target
Last week the Minnesota Senate released their bonding bill target, which came in at $1.35 billion. The funds from a bonding bill would then get spread across the state to help fund infrastructure projects. The Red River Watershed Management Board is seeking $48 million in funds to help fund flood mitigation and water storage problems,…
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RRWMB testifies in St Paul
The Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) was in St Paul earlier today (yesterday if used on Friday) to testify for funding that would be used for many water, and flood management projects across the Red River Valley, RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip tells us more. Speaking of needs, Sip explained how necessary the funding…
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26th Annual Joint Conference Kicks off today
The 26th Annual Red River Watershed Management Board and the Red River Basin Flood Damage Reduction Work Group Joint Conference kicks off today, and the Wild Rice Watershed District will have representation in attendance. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District tells us more about the event. Sticking with Wild Rice Watershed District news,…
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State’s Target Bonding Bill not enough to fund water management projects in NW Minnesota
The Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) will be hard at work in St Paul over the next couple months, as they will be testifying and trying to secure funds for multiple water management projects across Northwest Minnesota. RRWMB Director Rob Sip fills us in on the legislature’s targeted bonding bill, which he says is…
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Red River Watershed Management Board hoping for Bonding Bill in 2025
The 2025 Minnesota Legislative Session is set to kick off next Tuesday, and many area entities are getting prepared for what’s expected to be a chaotic year in St Paul. Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) Director Rob Sip says this year’s session is already having a different feeling than past years. Last year there…
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Two Rivers Watershed working on “massive” levee project
The Two Rivers Watershed based out of Kittson, Marshall and Roseau County is in the midst of a massive flood levee project spanning over 12 square miles. Dan Money of the Two River Watershed joined Rob Sip of the Red River Watershed Management Board on the Kaleidoscope program last week to tell us more about…
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