NEWS - December 19, 2003
http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/news/7500709.htm
Graham, Bill. “Big Muddy goes to a record low.” Kansas City Star, 16 December 2003.
The Missouri River hit a record-low stage level Monday, exposing sandbars and what appear to be remains from the city's most historic bridge.
*also appeared in the Omaha World Herald, 16 December 2003.
http://archive.columbiatribune.com/2003/dec/20031217news012.asp
“Utility officials confident despite low river levels.” Columbia Daily Tribune, 17 December 2003.
Utility officials expect no major problems with water intakes despite the Missouri River dropping to a record low stage.
*also appeared in the Jefferson City News Tribune, 17 December 2003.
http://www.argusleader.com/news/Thursdayarticle1.shtml
Shouse, Ben. “River outcome is considered vital to several species.” Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 18 December 2003.
The Endangered Species Act was passed 30 years ago this month, giving science a preeminent role in conservation decisions.
http://www.argusleader.com/news/Thursdayfeature.shtml
Shouse, Ben. “Finality unlikely in river report.” Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 18 December 2003.
The conflict regarding Missouri River management might take a step toward resolution this week, or it might plunge deeper into the muddy morass that has enveloped it for years.
http://newstribune.com/stories/121803/sta_1218030009.asp
“Scientists affirm need for low flows on Missouri River.” Jefferson City News Tribune, 18 December 2003.
In a surprising setback to farmers and barge shippers along the lower Missouri River, government biologists have affirmed the need for more shallow waters to ensure survival of the endangered pallid sturgeon.
*also appeared in the New York Times, 18 December 2003.
*also appeared in the Sioux City Journal, 19 December 2003.
*also appeared in the St. Louis Post Dispatch, 18 December 2003.
Lambrecht, Bill. “Fish and Wildlife Service again calls for flow changes in Missouri River.” St. Louis Post Dispatch, 18 December 2003.
Fish and Wildlife Service ruling Thursday affirmed the need for flow changes in the Missouri River starting next summer, shifting a 14-year battle into an election year and probably beyond.
http://www.argusleader.com/news/Fridayarticle1.shtml
Shouse, Ben. “Decision supports upstream interests.” Sioux Falls Argus Leader 19 December 2003.
Federal biologists Thursday prescribed a spring rise and low summer flow for the Missouri River to save the endangered pallid sturgeon, a major change that could harm downstream farms and the barge industry.
Quaid, Libby. “Government scientists affirm need for low flows on Missouri River.” Billings Gazette, 19 December 2003.
Government biologists on Thursday affirmed the need for a spring rise and more shallow summer waters in the Missouri River to ensure the survival of the endangered pallid sturgeon.
*also appeared in the Helena Independent Record, 19 December 2003.
*also appeared in the Omaha World Herald, 19 December 2003.
*also appeared in the Yankton Press & Dakotan, 19 December 2003.
http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/news/7526307.htm
Graham, Bill. “Agency reaffirms need to alter Missouri River flow.” Kansas City Star, 19 December 2003.
The Missouri River needs a man-made “spring rise” and reduced flows in late summer to help an endangered fish, the pallid sturgeon, survive, biologists reaffirmed Thursday. The Missouri River needs a man-made “spring rise” and reduced flows in late summer to help an endangered fish, the pallid sturgeon, survive, biologists reaffirmed Thursday.
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_pg=1638&u_sid=951305
Cordes, Henry J. “Nebraska officials like latest river proposal.” Omaha World Herald, 19 December 2003.
An ancient fish that inhabits the Missouri River's depths won't survive without dam releases that restore some of the river's natural ebb and flow, a federal wildlife agency said Thursday.