NEWS - March 2, 2004
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Shouse, Ben. “Missouri manual awaited in March.” Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 20 February 2004.
A new master plan for the Missouri River will be released in about two weeks, ending a quarter-century-long revision process, officials said Thursday.
http://www.grandforks.com/mld/grandforks/news/local/7995912.htm
Kafka, Joe. “Missouri River: S.D. governor: Conserve river water.” Grand Forks Herald, 20 February 2004.
State officials said Thursday the new master operating manual for Missouri River dams may do a better job of balancing upstream and downstream interests.
*also appeared in the Omaha World Herald, 20 February 2004.
http://www.grandforks.com/mld/grandforks/news/local/7995923.htm
Lake Sakakawea: Officials meet to discuss water worries.” Grand Forks Herald, 20 February 2004.
With Lake Sakakawea heading for a record low, Terry Fleck has changed his plans to buy a boat. He's now in the market for a canoe, which he can launch anywhere from shore.
Gov. Rounds: Conserve River Water Drought Causes Missouri To Drop To Critical Level.” Yankton Press & Dakotan, 20 February 2004.
While the Missouri River has hit historic lows in the upper reservoirs, the downstream Lewis and Clark Lake and Lake Francis Case should remain steady, Gov. Mike Rounds said Thursday.
“View Wintering Bald Eagles At Missouri River State Parks.” Yankton Press & Dakotan, 20 February 2003.
In South Dakota, winter is the best time to view the large numbers of bald eagles that roost in state recreation areas below the Missouri River dams.
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Sullivan, John. “Agency’s grants to highlight Lewis and Clark bicentennial.” Columbia Daily Tribune, 22 February 2004.
Two local not-for-profits and seven schools have received grants between $750 and $15,000 from the Missouri Department of Conservation
http://www.argusleader.com/news/Thursdayarticle2.shtml
Harriman, Peter. “Zebra mussels found at dams.” Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 February 2004.
The discovery of zebra mussels below two Missouri River dams in South Dakota could complicate efforts to restore the endangered pallid sturgeon to the river. The discovery of zebra mussels below two Missouri River dams in South Dakota could complicate efforts to restore the endangered pallid sturgeon to the river.
*also appeared in the Bismark Tribune, 27 February 2004.
http://archive.columbiatribune.com/2004/feb/20040227news012.asp
“Corps’ river plan rejects ‘spring rise’.” Columbia Daily Tribune, 27 February 2004.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a plan today for Missouri River operations that does not include the "spring rise" or more shallow summer waters recommended by government biologists.
*also appeared in the Jefferson City News Tribune, 27 February 2004.
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_pg=675&u_sid=1019044
Quaid, Libby. “Mo. River Plan Allows Barge Operations.” Omaha World Herald, 27 February 2004.
The Army Corps of Engineers issued a new Missouri River plan Friday that would allow continued barge traffic between Sioux City, Iowa, and St. Louis, perpetuating a 15-year battle between environmentalists and businesses.
*also appeared in the Yankton Press & Dakotan, 28 February 2004.
Lambrecht, Bill. “Corps plan for Missouri River upsets everyone.” St. Louis Post Dispatch, 27 February 2004.
A new Army Corps of Engineers plan for the Missouri River riled interests throughout the basin on Friday with provisions that could hold more water upstream in drought but let barges run if habitat restoration goals are met.
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Shouse, Ben. “Missouri manual tackles habitat.” Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 February 2004.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a new master plan for the Missouri River on Friday, but, despite 260 pages and 14 years of revision, it held few surprises.
Henckel, Mark. “Not much relief for state in Corps' Missouri plan.” 28 February 2004.
If the Upper Missouri River Basin states were looking for significant relief from low reservoir levels and help for endangered species in this ongoing drought, they didn't get much of it Friday from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
http://www.bismarcktribune.com/30dayarchives/2-28-2004/nws02.html
Hinton, Richard. “Judge orders corp to finalize plans by March 19.” Bismark Tribune, 28 February 2004.
Too little, too late was the reaction from North Dakota officials after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Friday released its vision for managing the Missouri River this year and beyond.
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Quaid, Libby. “Plan won't include recommendations.” Helena Independent Record, 28 February 2004.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a plan Friday for Missouri River operations that does not include the spring rise and more shallow summer waters recommended by government biologists.
*also appeared in the St. Louis Post Dispatch, 27 February 2004.
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“Missouri River plan draws new criticism.” Jefferson City News Tribune, 28 February 2004.
The U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers on Friday issued a new plan for Missouri River operations that does
not call for a more natural ebb and flow, avoiding the subject of nearly 15
years of conflict along the nation's longest waterway.
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_pg=1638&u_sid=1019237
Cordes, Henry J. “Constructing fish habitat is key element in river plan.” Omaha World Herald, 28 February 2004.
An ambitious plan to construct habitat for an endangered fish yet this spring is the key element of the Army Corps of Engineers' new plan for operating its dams on the Missouri River.
“S.D. Senators Dislike New River Plan.” Yankton Press & Dakotan, 28 February 2004.
The revised Master Manual for the Missouri River doesn't break much new ground, Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle said Friday.
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_pg=608&u_sid=1019838
“Opinion: Missouri trouble.” Omaha World Herald, 29 February 2004.
The Army Corps of Engineers released a blueprint for trouble on the Missouri River Friday, holding the line against any flow changes to improve the river's recreational and economic potential or to benefit the river system's health.
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_pg=1638&u_sid=1020208
“Sioux City could see no barges this year.” Omaha World Herald, 29 February 2004.
Citing uncertainty over low flows and the government's management of the Missouri River, the two towing companies serving Sioux City have both said that they do not plan to go that far up the river this year, said Doug Palmer, president of Tegra Corp., which owns the Big Soo Terminal.
“Metaphor For A River.” Yankton Press & Dakotan, 2 March 2004.
The reactions to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' proposed new master plan for Missouri River operations say a lot about the current state of the river.