NEWS - March 7, 2004
http://archive.columbiatribune.com/2004/mar/20040304comm001.asp
Waters, Henry J. III. “Commentary: What on Earth? A thousand-year levee? Columbia Daily Tribune, 3 March 2004.
The Army Corps of Engineers wants to build a levee of unprecedented magnitude on the Missouri River across from Jefferson City. The Sierra Club has sued to stop the project. The project is astonishing, but the arguments are familiar.
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/03/04/opinion/04THU2.html
“Editorial: A River Shortchanged, Again.” New York Times, 4 March 2004.
The Army Corps of Engineers is still refusing to do right by the once-majestic Missouri River.
http://www.argusleader.com/news/Fridayarticle5.shtml
Shouse, Ben, “Missouri users can learn from Mideast.” Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5 March 2004.
The Middle East peace process is a surprising source of lessons about resolving water conflicts, including in the contentious Missouri River basin, according to a U.S. State Department official.
“Missouri River Maps Available.” Yankton Press & Dakotan, 5 March 2004.
Outdoor enthusiasts seeking maps of the Missouri River should consult the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which has a toll-free number (866) 285-3219 to access the Missouri River Information Center from which Missouri River maps can be attained.
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_pg=608&u_sid=1026835
“River changes.” Omaha World Herald, 7 March 2004.
Missouri barge interests can't hide behind a 'competition' argument.
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_pg=609&u_sid=1026828
Andersen, Harold W. “Opinion: Environmental activists seem to ignore the flood control law.” Omaha World Herald, 7 March 2004.
It was predictable but nonetheless regrettable that environmental activists would summarily reject the Army Corps of Engineers' latest proposed revision of its master plan for managing the Missouri River.
Dockendorf, Randy. “Cooper: Basin States Craft Plan After Summit.” Yankton Press & Dakotan, 7 March 2003.
Last fall's Missouri River summit has already produced agreement among the basin states except for Missouri, which refuses compromise, said Game, Fish and Parks Secretary John Cooper.