Articles tagged under: Red River Watershed Management Board

Watershed Board Highlights $35M Request

Published March 21, 2026

The Red River Watershed Management Board brought together stakeholders from across the region last Tuesday and Wednesday in Moorhead for its 27th annual joint conference, focusing on flood control priorities and future water management challenges. RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip…
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Flood Planning Takes Long-Term Approach

Published March 21, 2026

The Red River Basin’s approach to flood control is rooted in decades of cooperation following early conflicts over large-scale projects. Two Rivers Watershed District Administrator Dan Money says the group was formed after disputes in the 1990s over major flood…
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Long Partnership Delivers Results

Published March 21, 2026

Collaboration between state agencies and watershed districts continues to drive major flood mitigation efforts across the region. Minnesota DNR Regional Director Ben Berge says the partnership between the DNR and the Red River Watershed Management Board dates back decades. “That…
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Roseau Project Boosts Flood Control

Published March 21, 2026

A major flood mitigation project in northern Minnesota continues to move forward, offering long-term benefits for farmers and downstream communities. Roseau River Watershed District's Jason Braaten says the District is partnering with the Minnesota DNR on a large retention project…
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Farming for the Future

Published December 22, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, Rob Sip, Red River Watershed Management Board, highlights their recent work.…
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Drainage Report Being Developed

Published August 21, 2025

The Red River Watershed Management Board is convening its technical advisory committee to develop a report to document drainage technical guidance and agricultural Best Management Practices for the Red River Basin. The goal is to have a report completed by…
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Funding Sought for Flood Reduction Projects

Published March 21, 2025

Minnesota's bonding The Red River Watershed Management Board is seeking $48 million from the Minnesota Legislature for seven flood reduction projects. This would be part of the infrastructure bonding request. "We're aware the legislative request through the bills introduced in…
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RRFN to Broadcast Live From RRWMB-FDRWG Joint Conference

Published March 14, 2025

The Red River Watershed Management Board and the Flood Damage Reduction Work Group are hosting their annual joint conference Tuesday and Wednesday in Moorhead. The topics addressed include drainage laws, a mapping initiative and an update on flood control projects.…
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