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Extending the Mission Beyond Flood Mitigation

Published August 29, 2026

The Red River Watershed Management Board is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The focus has always been on flood mitigation. Executive Director Rob Sip said the RRWMB and partner boards are now looking at ways to utilize water in the future.…
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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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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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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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A Long Term Investment

Published March 21, 2024

For the 25th year, the Red River Watershed Management Board and Flood Damage Reduction Work Group hosted a joint conference. RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip provided a legislative update. "We are requesting $57 million in bonding dollars for flood mitigation,"…
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New LiDAR Data Rolled Out

Published January 30, 2024

The Red River Watershed Management Board has announced the availability of LiDAR data. Executive Director Rob Sip says this is the first update since 2009. "One major use of this data in the Red River Valley would be for farmers and…
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Investing in Water Management

Published February 26, 2023

This is a bonding year for the Minnesota Legislature. The Red River Watershed Management Board is seeking funding for nine projects. “We’re looking for about $73 million and if we can get these done we’ll have another 100,000 acre feet…
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A Tour of the Red River Basin

Published August 28, 2022

More than 100 people participated in the Red River Partners Summer Tour in the Grand Forks area this past week. Seven watershed and water management groups were part of this effort. During a live RRFN broadcast from the tour, Red…
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