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Minnesota representative James Oberstar submits letter opposing Devils Lake outlet and request for Collin Powell...pdf file. December 16, 2003.
Water Commission approves $19 million for Devils Lake outlet By DALE WETZEL Associated Press Writer The Associated Press - 12/05/2003
ND Water Resources Map (small file, difficult to read) Medium File 625 mb Large file map 1168 mb showing "inlet/outlet" route planned for Garrison Diversion/Dak. Water Resources Act (DWRA)
Red Lake Tribal Band issues resolution opposing Devils Lake outlet. November 20, 2003 Spirit Lake Tribe and Red Lake Tribal Band (MN) issue resolution regarding Mni Wakan (Sacred Waters) and Devils Lake outlet/inlet (December 1997, 1998). Treaty Maps 1867.
About 30 people gathered at the St. James Catholic Church parish hall in Minnewaukan for a semi-annual meeting of the Devils Lake Outlet Advisory Committee. November 20, 2003.
Where We Are Now: November 4, 2003 State of ND is Digging Outlet Channel through Earl Huffman's land.
Manitoba Conservation Appeal 402 Permit: request for outlet pdf. Adobe Acrobat Reader (23kb) September 8, 2003
Manitoba Request Reconsideration of Permit decision pdf Adobe Acrobat Reader (39kb) October 20, 2003
Request for Reconsideration on the Final Permit, North Dakota outlet to the Sheyenne River from Devil’s Lake – Permit Number ND-0026247 - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Oppose Plan September 5, 2003
MN Devils Lake Appeal 402 Permit to EPA September 19, 2003 pdf Adobe Acrobat Reader 1.2 Mb
Army Corps of Engineers Record of Decision (ROD) Signed October 14, 2003 pdf Adobe Acrobat Reader 340 kb
Corps Press Release October 15, 2003 pdf Adobe Acrobat Reader 94 k
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Office of the ND State Engineer: response to approve a permit to build the State's version of a Devils Lake outlet, stating they will work toward an outlet which will operate until water reaches a little more than a foot lower than it is now - to 1445'. They don't plan on lowering it the "24 feet" is has risen since the drought years. So- $25+ million to lower the lake, not 24 feet but 1.4 feet. Plus operating costs of hundreds of thousands $$ per year. Read the cover letter, Administrative Order #03-4 and "Recommendations".
Minnesota DNR files response, responding to the issuance of permit. Sept. 19, 2003. RE: North Dakota Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit ND 0026247
Grand Forks Herald Posted on Fri, Sep. 12, 2003 EDITORIAL: Canada's concerns OUR VIEW: N.D. should get State Department approval before building a Devils Lake outlet. Tom Dennis.
Message from Secretary of State, Colin Powell, regarding Devils Lake outlet. http://www.savethesheyenne.org/powell.htm
Missouri Sees Colin Powell as ally in water dispute, Missouri sees connection between Devils Lake Outlet and Garrison Diverion outlet/inlet plans that include connecting the Missouri River to Sheyenne River including inlet/outlet to Devils Lake.
The Manitoba Conservation Transboundary Waters
website has been updated. http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/transboundary/positions/ In addition to a revised and enlarged links section,
documents relating the Manitoba's NAWS legal challenge and
comments on the Devils Lake Final EIS have been added. Direct
links to the documents are provided below. NAWS Legal Challenge :
Manitoba response and amicus curiae Manitoba - "Memorandum
of Points and Authorities.."
http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/transboundary/pdf/mjo-pleadings.pdf
Government of Canada amicus brief http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/transboundary/pdf/the-government-of-canada.pdf
State of Missouri Amicus brief http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/transboundary/pdf/amicus-naws.pdf
National Wildlife Federation amicus brief http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/transboundary/pdf/national-wildlife-federation.pdf
Comments on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Devils lake Final
EIS http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/transboundary/devilslake/index.html
Manitoba letter http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/transboundary/pdf/manitoba-comments-dev-lake-eis-jun19-2003.pdf
Canada-Manitoba joint comment http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/transboundary/pdf/canadian-comments-eis-jun19-2003.pdf
Link to comments from U.S. Agencies and organizations http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/transboundary/usviews/index.html
Comments on the Corps' Devils Lake Final EIS Minnesota Department
of Natural Resources <../pdf/feis-com2.pdf>
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
<../pdf/devils-06-18-03-final.pdf> National Wildlife
Federation and Minnesota Conservation Federation Cover
Letter <../pdf/nwf-dev-lake-feis-6-19-03.pdf> National
Wildlife Federation and Minnesota Conservation Federation
Comments<../pdf/devils-lake-outlet-final-eis-comments.pdf>
COMMENTS
OF THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION [1] and
People To Save Sheyenne ON THE
U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS' SECTION 404(b)(1) EVALUATION
DEVILS LAKE OUTLET TO THE SHEYENNE RIVER RAMSEY COUNTY, NORTH
DAKOTA Fargo, North Dakota June 9, 2003.
In response to requests for a public hearing, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will hold a formal public hearing on the Devils Lake Outlet Study (Final Integrated Planning Report/Environmental Impact Statement). More info in the enclosed press release.
Permit to authorize discharge from the Devils Lake outlet project in Benson County, North Dakota to the Sheyenne River Go oto the Health Dept. web page for more complete links from this page. http://www.health.state.nd.us/Rulemaking/DevilsLakeOutletDischargePermit/ Public Notice/Hearing Information
Final Environmental Impact Statement and Integrated Planning Report. April 2003 is issued by Corps of Engineers. http://www.health.state.nd.us/Rulemaking/DevilsLakeOutletDischargePermit/DevilsLakeEIS/ April 2003.
Minnesota Concerns: North Dakota Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NDPDES) permit for a Devils Lake outlet authorizing 100cfs discharge to the Sheyenne River. "Our comments fall into two categories: opposition to construction of a Devils Lake outlet and content of the draft NDPDES permit. "
From the Benson County Farmers Press, editorials by Richard Peterson. Poor Richard's Almanac. June 3, 2003 State's Planned Outlet is a Waste of Money September 10, 2003. The Arrogance of the State Water Commission. September 17, 2003 The State Intends To Pay...
Donald P. Schwert letter: For at least 800 years, basin closed The Forum - 03/31/2003
No Money in Corps Budget for outlet March 26, 2003.
Outlet without a Clue Bismarck Tribune, Letter to the Editor March 20, 2003
Sun, Mar 16, 2003 Bismarck Tribune Letters to the Editor Outlet more brash than bold
Articles Questioning the outlet process:
'A state outlet is a misnomer'-the state can't build an outlet by itself and should admit it. Grand Forks Herald Editorial. Posted on Fri, March 7, 2003 story
'"We may be building another Garrison Diversion here?" he asked, referring to a separate, unfinished project to move Missouri River water through a channel to eastern North Dakota.' This comment spoken during a State Water Commission meeting, March 5, 2003. AP article.
Big Water's power play in N.D. March 5, 2003. Vicki Voldal Roseneau Editorial. ND Legislature: Taking tobacco monies and using them for questionable water projects, infringments of citizen's rights thrown in.
Corps announces 'Preferred outlet'.
No Wall of Water "...dispel the notion of a wall of water..."U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service report.
Reports Page: Agency reports(Fish & Wildlife, State Water Commission, Corps), Wetlands Initiative (Hey report), Audubon. http://www.savethesheyenne.org/reports.htm Link to Major Environmental Laws http://www.epa.gov/epahome/laws.htm
EDITORIAL: Canals to nowhere Grand Forks Herald Posted on Sun, Sep. 01, 2002 OUR VIEW: Let the Garrison Diversion canals' idleness be a warning to those who'd like a state-built outlet for Devils Lake.
Response to Congressman Pomeroy's reaction to Corps delay on Impact Statement. August 14 (or Top Ten Reasons Why Not To Build An Outlet...)
Corps Final Environmental Impact Statement has been delayed, possibly until January, 2003 or later. Read more.
Shedding Light on Comments by Dorgan/Conrad to Congress regarding Omnibus Appropriations Bill for fiscal year 2003 by Gary Pearson..
Comments on statements by North Dakota Senator Kent Conrad in his letter to the Great Lakes Commission regarding the Commission's January 23 2003 Letter to senators urging support of Senator McCain's amendment on the Devils Lake outlet in the Omnibus Appropriations Bill for fiscal year 2003 by Gary Pearson January 30, 2003 http://www.savethesheyenne.org/greatlakes.htm
Corps Outlet Announcement Delayed August 13, 2002 http://www.savethesheyenne.org/outletdelayed.htm
EPA Recommends Against Outlet May 10, 2002 http://www.rrbdin.org/BasinNews/020510.htm
Environmental Protection Agency web page, listing contacts for Devils Lake and Red River issues: http://www.epa.gov/region08/community_resources/steward/fact/redriv.html
2-28-2002: FARGO, N.D. AP story-- There's a 75% chance a $97-million Devils Lake outlet in North Dakota being considered by the U.S. government would cost more than the damage it would prevent, a new U.S. Army Corps of Engineers study said.
USGS Fact Sheet Information/ US Fish & Wildlife PAL May 24, 1999 Report
Army Corps of Engineers Report site: ftp://ftp.mvp.usace.army.mil/priv/DL%20Tech%20Reps/(copy and paste this address into browser)
Manitoba position/concerns about a Devils Lake outlet - MAP comprehensive information, reports and position statements. Links to many reports, agencies and organizations that have produced reports relevant to this issue. http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/transboundary/devilslake/index.html
Public Works Study Halted (Army Corps of Engineers) Washington Post March 1, 2001 http://washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A6040-2001Feb28?language=printer
Intent To Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for an Emergency Outlet From Devils Lake, ND, to the Sheyenne River http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-IMPACT/2000/December/Day-22/i32629.htm
STATEMENT OF GARY PEARSON
ON BEHALF OF THE DAKOTA PRAIRIE AUDUBON SOCIETY PRESENTED AT THE
HEARING OF THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS - UNITED
STATES SENATE
REGARDING THE PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT AN OUTLET FROM DEVILS LAKE TO
THE SHEYENNE RIVER IN NORTH DAKOTA OCTOBER 23, 1997 http://www.senate.gov/~epw/105th/pea10-23.htm
Closing Drains Will Help Relieve Flooding April, 2001 Hal Kantrud Editorial comment, Grand Forks Herald.
Map of Devils Lake area Water Levels and Projected Levels http://www.devilslakend.com/home/floodmap.htm
Illegal Drains Become Subject of Prosecution in Barnes County, Valley City Times Record, January 18, 2002 http://www.times-online.com/archives/2002/2002jan18water.htm
CBC Manitoba web page http://winnipeg.cbc.ca/indepth/20030217devilslake.html
ND Water Users Association and ND Water Resources District Association Resolutions and Long Term Goals-FYI-these you may find 'interesting'?
Outlet Opponents/Reports/Testimony |
402 Permit applied for by State of ND for outlet. ND State Health Department. http://www.savethesheyenne.org/402applied.htm No Money in Federal Budget for Devils Lake outlet. AP story. http://www.savethesheyenne.org/402applied.htm Feb. 4, 2003
Devils Lake Puts Corps in Hot Water-Washington Post, Sept. 11, 2000 Corps says outlet would only reduce chance of spill from 2% to1%. Politics of Water Projects
View from the States: Opponents of Devils Lake outlet: http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/transboundary/usviews/index.html
Minnesota DNR position statement 1999 on Devils Lake outlet
North Dakota Indian Tribes position statement joining Manitoba to call for complete environmental impact study. http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/transboundary/usviews/news0322.html
US Army Corps of Engineers report, June 23, 1999, "an outlet is not the necessary or appropriate solution, at this time." http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/transboundary/devilslake/index.html
Taxpayers For Common Sense and National Wildlife Federation "Top 25 Most Wasteful Water Projects" list, Devils Lake outlet makes top 25 in the country. http://www.taxpayer.net/corpswatch/troubledwaters/projects/devilslake.htm
Missouri River Issues, Testimony of National Wildlife Federation on the Garrison Diversion Project (references to Devils Lake) http://dnr.state.mo.us/riverissues/river_NWF_testimony.htm
RiverWatch Winnipeg Free Press: Doer to
aid review of Devils Lake outlet plan
http://www.prairiepublic.org/features/riverwatch/news/winnipeg_press/10-10_00.html
Missouri River Issues
Letter to the Council of Environmental Quality
Regarding Devils Lake, North Dakota
http://www.dnr.state.mo.us/riverissues/river_letter_4states.htm
RESOLUTION OF THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI
RIVER BASIN ASSOCIATION
MAY 13, 1998
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA
http://www.savethesheyenne.org/reports.htm
Soil and Water Conservation Society: Examines ND water project proposals. http://www.swcs.org/t_pubs_voices_arch_ourmostvaluable.htm
Water/ Fish/ Freshwater Clams /Information Links |
ND Water Resources Map (small file, difficult to read) Large file map 1168 mb showing "inlet/outlet" route planned for Garrison Diversion/Dak. Water Resources Act (DWRA)
ND native forested riparian areas/ mussels populations.
Clamor Over Clams -Freshwater Clams in the Sheyenne River http://www.npsc.nbs.gov/resource/othrdata/ndclam/ndclam.htm
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's List of
High Priority Species or Groups in the Great
Plains and Their Management Needs http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/nebraska/gpng/usfwslist.html
Distribution of Fishes of the Red River Basin, Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/distr/others/fishred/fishred.htm
State Water Laws - North Dakota State Water Commission http://www.swc.state.nd.us/waterlaws.html
Write Your Elected Officials http://yahoo.capwiz.com/y/officials/congress/?azip=58072&bzip=&submit=Go
Wildlife & Miscellaneous Links |
National Scenic Byway Designation, June 2002. http://www.byways.org/travel/byway.html?CX_BYWAY=16406
H. R. Morgan State Nature Preserve: captures the secluded meeting of the Sheyenne River and Sheyenne Sandhills in its full spectrum of plant and animal life. http://www.state.nd.us/ndparks/Acrobat/hrmorganbrochure.pdf
Sheyenne National Grasslands, a rare ecosystem.420 Information/North Country Trail/Maps http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/dakotaprairie/sheyenne.htm
Sheyenne Valley Chapter of North Country Trail http://www.northcountrytrail.org/srv/
Canoeing the Sheyenne River http://nd.water.usgs.gov/canoeing/
ND Birding/Tourism Info: FatBirder.com http://www.fatbirder.com/links_geo/america_united_states/north_dakota.html
North Dakota Horizons: Roads Less Traveled-Scenic Byway and Backway http://www.ndhorizons.com/default.cfm?page=arc_fall00
Attracting Bluebirds and Other Cavity-Nesting Birds To Your Area http://www.npsc.nbs.gov/resource/1999/bluebird/bluebird.htm
Dakota Birding in the Sheyenne River Valley http://www.dakotabirding.com
Attracting Bluebirds and Other Cavity-Nesting Birds To Your Area-Bluebirds,Wood Ducks and Tree Swallows http://www.npsc.nbs.gov/resource/1999/bluebird/bluebird.htm
National Wildlife Federation http://www.nwf.org
eNature.com http://www.enature.com
National Audubon Society http://www.audubon.org
American Rivers http://www.amrivers.org/groups/thepeopleofthesheyenne.htm
Fort Ransom State Park, North Dakota http://birding.about.com/hobbies/birding/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ndparks.com%2FParks%2FFRSP.htm
Great Plains Landscapes of Biological Significance: Sheyenne Delta http://es.epa.gov/oeca/ofa/feb1999c.html
Links to discontinued web page sources: Although these are now discontinued, they may serve as a resource to request this information from the source of these links.
The People Speak on DL Report Valley City Times Record April 12, 2002 http://www.times-online.com/archives/2002/2002april12outlet.htm /Valley City Times Record-August 25 2000 - Public meeting about outlet shows thumbs down opinion by local residents. Valley City attendees stand firmly against any outlet from Devils Lake to Sheyenne / Grand Forks Herald article, "Devils Lake Basin Alliance groups to fight outlet" http://www.northscape.com/news/docs00/1204/264F1D5.htm /Water Diversion Projects/ Canadian position and helpful links http://winnipeg.about.com/aboutcanada/winnipeg/library/weekly/aa011500b.htm?once=true&/ People To Save Sheyenne Oppose Outlet, Grand Forks Herald Dec. 7, 1999 http://www.northscape.com/news/docs00/1207/27D62F1.htm /Wasteful Water Projects: Can of Worms for the Sheyenne http://www.foe.org/eco/scissors99/water.html#garrison Green Scissors/ Grand Forks Herald, March 3, 2000, 25 Most Wasteful Projects http://www.northscape.com/news/docs00/0303/281E321.htm/ ND's Governor Schafer states "I don't care about Manitobans." http://www.canoe.ca/AllAboutCanoesNews1999/991126_man.html/ Stump Lake Residents Feel Left out of Information Loop, GF Herald March 14, 1999 http://www.northscape.com/news/docs00/0303/281E321.htm/ Summary of EPA Comments February 19, 1999 DRAFT EISs http://es.epa.gov/oeca/ofa/feb1999c.html / Devils Lake Basin (1995) and Devils Lake and East and West Stump Lakes dissolved solid-sulfate concentrations. http://srv1dndbmk.cr.usgs.gov/public/dvlake/dvlake.hydrol/dvlake.hydrol.fig1.gif / EPA Drinking Water and Health Advisories http://www.epa.gov/ost/drinking/standards/ EPA Recommended Total Dissolved Solids for Drinking Water http://www.epa.gov/reg5oh2o/uic/ltds.htm /EPA Sulfate Allowable Levels in Drinking Water and Negative Effects http://www.epa.gov/OGWDW/sulfate.html /USGS Devils Lake History and Flooding Forecasts http://srv1dndbmk.cr.usgs.gov/public/dvlake/dvlake.html / USGS Devils Lake Web Information, links to reports http://wwwdndbmk.cr.usgs.gov/index/d2.html / Canada Sees Red Over Outlet to Divert Devils Lake waters... http://www.enr.com/news/enrenv42.asp / Minnesota DNR Asks for Detailed DL Study, Grand Forks Herald, March 2, 2001 The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources repeated its position Thursday that a Devils Lake outlet should not proceed without a detailed study of costs, benefits and environmental impacts.The DNR's written comments were received by the North Dakota Senate's Natural Resources Committee this week. The Senate is considering a House bill that would allow the state to proceed with the project even if the Army Corps of Engineers chooses not to participate. http://web.northscape.com/content/gfherald/2001/03/02news/JD302DLAKE.htm?template=aprint.htm /
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