Thune aims to block corps from charging for Missouri River’s water
May 9, 2013 in The Daily Republic
“Residents in South Dakota shouldn’t have to pay for water that is legally and historically theirs,” Thune said. Continue Reading
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OUR VIEW: Stop the sediment, Corps of Engineers
April 19, 2013 in The Daily Republic
For the third time, the Niobrara River has been listed among America’s most endangered by a national watchdog group.
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SD urges water conservation on Missouri River
April 11, 2013 in The Daily Republic
State officials planned to submit a letter at a meeting in Pierre that was canceled due to bad weather Wednesday. Continue Reading
Officials cancel S. Dakota meeting on Missouri River
April 11, 2013 in The Daily Republic
South Dakotans interested in the Missouri River’s management should send comments to the corps by mail or email.
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Missouri River level stays low because of drought
April 9, 2013 in The Daily Republic
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it plans to release just enough water to support a minimal channel for barge traffic on the river upstream of St. Louis.
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Releases into the Missouri River will increase
March 12, 2013 in The Daily Republic
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) The amount of water released into the lower Missouri River will increase this month as expected but will be less than the amount usually released in March, a move that could affect river shipping and offers mixed news on whether drought will ease or worsen this year.
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Corps to test Gavins Point dam with more water
March 12, 2013 in The Daily Republic
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) Officials are planning to temporarily boost how much water flows into the lower Missouri River to test the concrete spillway below the Gavins Point dam on the South Dakota-Nebraska border.
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Attorney plans to sue over Missouri River flooding
March 5, 2013 in The Daily Republic
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Landowners inundated by Missouri River flooding are preparing to sue the U.S. government, saying a recent Supreme Court ruling opens the door for them to receive damages, an attorney said Tuesday. Continue Reading
Corps says Missouri River remains at low levels
February 7, 2013 in The Daily Republic
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) Dry weather continues throughout the area that feeds into the Missouri River, so water levels will remain low.
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Corps praised for averting Miss. River shutdown
January 10, 2013 in The Daily Republic
The corps rebuffed the barge industry’s pleas that the flow from a South Dakota dam be restored, saying the pullback was needed to protect interests on the upper Missouri. Continue Reading
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