NEWS - March 15, 2004
Smithson Stanley, Lynsy. “Trading cards show off Mo. River.” Columbia Missourian, 3 March 2004.
It’s the fourth set in a card series created by the Department of Natural Resources highlighting Missouri’s natural wonders. But this year the cards are more specific — commemorating two local favorites, the Missouri River and the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark expedition.
Cappel, Bob. “Area Delegation Plans Washington Trip To Discuss Yankton Issues.” Yankton Press & Dakotan, 8 March 2004.
The important concerns are the completion of the bridge, especially the design and funding, Transportation Funding Bill, improvements to the Chan Gurney Airport, the Corps' Master Manual, sedimentation on the Missouri River, Missouri River flows, relocation of the National Park Service regional office to Yankton, country-of-origin labeling, bio-terrorism, energy bill and farm subsidies.
http://www.bismarcktribune.com/30dayarchives/3-11-2004/sta01.html
Quaid, Libby. “Corps says it will allow barge shipping on Missouri.” Bismark Tribune, 11 March 2004.
The Army Corps of Engineers signaled Wednesday it will allow barge shipping on the Missouri River this summer, prompting conservation groups to promise another round of lawsuits.
*also appeared in the Billings Gazette, 11 March 2004.
*also appeared in the Columbia Daily Tribune, 11 March 2004.
*also appeared in the Jefferson City News Tribune, 11 March 2004.
*also appeared in the Omaha World Herald, 11 March 2004.
*also appeared in the Yankton Press & Dakotan, 11 March 2004.
http://www.helenair.com/articles/2004/03/12/montana/a09031204_01.txt
“McGrath seeks high court ruling.” Helena Independent Record, 12 March 2004.
Attorney General Mike McGrath wants the U.S. Supreme Court to help settle the ongoing dispute over managing the Missouri River.
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_pg=1638&u_sid=1032543
Gaarder, Nancy. “Corps drops plan to open DeSoto lake.” Omaha World Herald, 12 March 2004.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has dropped a controversial plan to convert the lake at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge into a side channel of the Missouri River.
What's Up, Dock? Yankton Press & Dakotan, 12 March 2004.
As winter begins to wind down, the water levels around Yankton continue to fall.
http://www.grandforks.com/mld/grandforks/news/8176273.htm
“Outlook shows little chance of flooding.” Grand Forks Herald, 13 March 2004.
The risk of major flooding also is minimal in the James River and Missouri River basins.
“Army, Corps Officials To Be In Pierre Tuesday.” Yankton Press & Dakotan, 13 March 2004.
Gov. Mike Rounds plans to meet with two Army Corps of Engineers officials on Tuesday in Pierre.
http://www.bismarcktribune.com/30dayarchives/3-14-2004/edt01.html
Smith, Frederic. “Editorial: Same old from the corps.” Bismark Tribune, 14 March 2004.
On Friday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers owes a Minnesota judge the final version of its new master plan for management of the Missouri River. Unfortunately, there is no reason to expect any improvement on the draft showed by the corps late last month.
http://www.argusleader.com/news/Mondayarticle1.shtml
Shouse, Ben. “Marketing, negotiation may quiet river conflict.” Sioux Falls, Argus Leader, 15 March 2004.
Criticizing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for mismanaging the Missouri River is a spring ritual in South Dakota.
“Corps: Missouri River Runoff Will Be Down Again.” Yankton Press & Dakotan, 15 March 2004.
Missouri River basin runoff will be below normal again this year, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers