NEWS - September 13, 2004
http://www.helenair.com/articles/2004/09/08/montana/a11090804_02.txt
“Hatchery enlists help tagging young sturgeon.” Helena Independent Record, 8 September 2004.
A large increase in the number of young pallid sturgeon from the Garrison National Fish Hatchery is keeping wildlife officials busy this month as they apply identification tags to the endangered fish.
*also appeared in the Jamestown Sun, 8 September 2004.
*also appeared in the Omaha World Herald, 8 September 2004.
http://www.grandforks.com/mld/grandforks/news/obituaries/9614579.htm
“Lake Sakakawea ties record low.” Grand Forks Herald, 9 September 2004.
The Missouri River basin has been plagued by years of dry weather, and Krumwiede said Wednesday's level - about 9 feet lower than last year at the same time - was "no big surprise.
http://archive.columbiatribune.com/2004/sep/20040910news012.asp
“State officials want review of water plan.” Columbia Daily Tribune, 10 September 2004.
If the water levels in the Missouri River decrease, the change could affect farming, barge traffic, power plants and drinking water withdrawals in Missouri and Illinois.
*also appeared in the Grand Forks Herald, 11 September 2004.
*also appeared in the St. Louis Post Dispatch, 10 September 2004.
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_pg=38&u_sid=1199302
Porter, Larry. “Dodge Park Marina grant helps toward dock facilities.” Omaha World Herald, 10 September 2004.
The lock system will allow water in the marina area to be higher than that of the Missouri River.
Dockendorf, Randy. “Professor Offers Sediment Solution.” Yankton Press & Dakotan, 10 September 2004.
A University of South Dakota professor has proposed removing and locally storing sand from the Missouri River to reduce sediment in Lewis and Clark Lake.
http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/sports/outdoors/9640315.htm
Frazee, Brent. “Little mussels, big trouble.” Kansas City Star, 13 September 2004.
In Missouri, zebra mussels have been found in the Mississippi and lower Meramec rivers. And shells were discovered on the lower Missouri River near Kansas City, though no living adults have been found in surveys.