Presentation by April Walker at the Red River Basin Commission Conference
January 2017 - Finding the Right Project
Corps awards its first contract for Fargo-Moorhead diversion project
NEWS RELEASE Dec. 6, 2016 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District MVP-PA-2016-100 Contact: Shannon Bauer: 651-290-5108, 612-840-9453, shannon.l.bauer@usace.army.mil Corps awards its first contract for Fargo-Moorhead diversion project ST.…
Diversion Authority, Moorhead & Fargo Leaders Committed to work with Minnesota, North Dakota, and Army Corps on Permanent Flood Protection
The Diversion Board of Authority took action today to preserve its rights for further permit consideration by requesting a formal contested case hearing. This formal process will allow additional time…
FM Leaders, Corps: We are committed to building the Diversion
Numerous public leaders reconfirmed their commitment to building the FM Area Diversion Project this morning during a press conference at Fargo City Hall. “Fargo and Moorhead need a permanent flood…
Signing of the Diversion Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) at The Stage in Fargo July 11th 2016.
Project Partnership Agreement signed by Fargo, Moorhead, Diversion Authority and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (VIDEO)
Project Partnership Agreement signed by Fargo, Moorhead, Diversion Authority and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (VIDEO) (July 11, 2016) – The Mayors of Fargo and Moorhead, the Chair of the…
Project Partnership Agreement to be signed by Fargo, Moorhead, Diversion Authority and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Leaders of Fargo, Moorhead, the Flood Diversion Board of Authority and the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, Ms. Jo-Ellen Darcy, will come together on Monday, July 11,…
Fargo and Moorhead Approve Final Agreement with Army Corps to Construct the FM Diversion
The Moorhead City Council approved a Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) on June 13 by a vote of 7-1. The PPA was also…
MNDNR EIS Does Not Identify Any Additional Reasonable Alternatives to Diversion Project
The Diversion Authority is ready to move to the next stage of building permanent flood protection for the Fargo-Moorhead area following the release by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources…
Cost Estimate Updated for FM Area Diversion Project
The cost estimate for the FM Area Diversion Project, which will offer permanent protection to the Fargo-Moorhead area from serious flooding, has been updated to approximately $2.1 billion. The updated…
Permanent Agreement between Member Entities of Diversion Authority Considered; Minnesota Representation Doubled
Diversion Authority members are considering an amendment to the existing Limited Joint Powers Agreement which will serve as a permanent agreement between member entities, as construction of the FM Area…