News - October 4, 2004
Shipley, Sara. “Far-reaching decisions await new Corps of Engineers commander.” St Louis Post Dispatch, 27 September 2004.
The three-star general will have to make major decisions on such projects such as Mississippi River lock expansion, Missouri River water flow, restoration of coastal Louisiana and the Everglades, and the rebuilding of Iraq's infrastructure.
“Lewis, Clark organizers unveil new program.” Billings Gazette, 29 September 2004.
Artwork created by a North Dakota Western artist will grace the cover of the souvenir program for this city's Lewis and Clark bicentennial "signature" event next month.
*also appeared in the Bismark Tribune, 29 September 2004.
*also appeared in the Kansas City Star, 3 October 2004.
http://www.bismarcktribune.com/articles/2004/09/30/news/local/nws04.txt
Winter, Deena. “Protesters to target Bismarck's activities.” Bismark Tribune, 30 September 2004.
Lewis and Clark may have received a warm welcome from Indian tribes when they arrived in the area 200 years ago, but those commemorating their journey in Bismarck later this month won't be welcomed universally.
http://newstribune.com/articles/2004/09/30/news_local/0930040003.txt
Schmitz, Matt. “Lawsuit aimed at blocking levee dismissed.” 30 September 2004.
As proponents celebrated a recent court decision, adversaries began plotting their next move to stymie plans for a $27-million levee on the north bank of the Missouri River in Jefferson City.
Harris, D. Paul. “Protesters in Florissant oppose putting marina on Missouri River.” St. Louis Post Dispatch, 01 October 2004.
The marina project calls for using more than 3,000 feet of shoreline on the Missouri River for boat-launching ramps.
http://www.greatfallstribune.com/news/stories/20041002/localnews/1342356.html
“Dams create new ecosystems for Dakotas.” Great Falls Tribune, 02 October 2004.
The Missouri River and ecosystems along it have changed drastically since Lewis and Clark. The U.S. Geological Survey's 2001 Missouri River Story states: "In the upper river, a new ecosystem has been created from deep water reservoirs with lower water temperatures and reduced sediment loads.
http://www.argusleader.com/news/Mondayarticle4.shtml
Shouse, Ben. “GF&P zaps salmon to get eggs.” Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 04 October 2004.
With continuing drought in South Dakota and meager snowmelt from the Rocky Mountains, which feed the Missouri River, the Oahe reservoir has dropped.