We invite you to join in the fun and enter your river photos in our Photo Contest!
There are six categories;
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Weather in the Red River Basin; photos that show the Red River and/or any of its tributaries during winter, spring summer or fall, featuring the associated weather.
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Recreation in the Red River Basin; photos that show ways to enjoy the Red River and/or any of its tributaries - canoeing, fishing, kayaking, etc.
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Urban Settings in the Red River Basin; photos of the Red River and/or any of its tributaries as they flow through populated areas such as Fargo, Grand Forks, Winnipeg, or any of the other communities of the Basin.
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Natural Beauty of the Red River Basin; photos showing scenic shot of the red River and/or any of its tributaries (wildlife, sunsets, etc)
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Water Infrastructure Projects around the Red River Basin; photos showing any of the many water infrastructure projects throughout the Basin.
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Youth; photos containing any content pertaining to the Red River and/or any of its tributaries, taken and submitted by photographer ages 17 and under as of Dec 31, 2021.
World Environment Day - June 5th!
REIMAGINE. RECREATE. RESTORE.
Join "Generation Restoration" for World Environment Day
and help to restore our local and global ecosystems.
Check out https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/
to take your climate pledge and learn more about
World Environment Day and Generation Restoration!
RRBC 2021 Summer Tour - July 21st!
We will be hosting a bus tour of select SWCD and Watershed District projects, as well as some municipal and federal projects in the Red Lake Watershed District and Thief River Falls areas on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.
Among other sites, we plan to visit the Black River Impoundment, the TRF West Side Flood Damage Reduction Project, Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge, and the Demrais/Hanson SWCD 1W1P Project.
It will be a full day of great sites and information!
We will start and end at the University of MN Crookston.
The tour is anticipated to last a full day, with the bus leaving UMC at 9am with an additional option to board the bus in Fargo earlier that morning. We currently anticipate returning to UMC by approximately 4pm. If scheduling details change, tour participants will be provided with updated info via email.
There is no cost to take part, and lunch and beverages will be provided.
We look forward to seeing you on the bus in July!
Congratulations to all of the winners
of the Prize Raffle and 50/50 Draw
in support of World Water Day and Save Netley Marsh!
for the list of winners on the Save Netley Marsh website
While the Red River Basin Commission is most often associated with flooding, we also pay attention to drought, habitat, recreation and many other aspects of water management. Holistic and long-term planning across jurisdictional boundaries is what we strive for.
Of late many people are asking;
“How serious are the drought conditions in the Red River Valley?”
The short answer is “not terrible, but not good”!
The Provincial drought monitoring map above
shows us a visual of the current situation.
Other source information:
Additional Resources
What is the Red River Basin Commission?
CONTACT US:
Fargo Office:
1120 28th Ave. N., Suite C
Fargo, ND 58102
Ph: 701-356-3183
Winnipeg Office:
203-1111 Munroe Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R2K 3Z5
Ph: 204-982-7250
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News in the basin...
World Environment Day - June 5, 2021
REIMAGINE. RECREATE. RESTORE.
Join "Generation Restoration" for World Environment Day
and help to restore our local and global ecosystems.
Earth Day - April 22, 2021
The very first Earth Day was in 1970.
51 years of caring!
Our environment is everyone's concern.
We can all work together to make a difference.
World Water Day - March 22, 2021
This year's theme is Valuing Water!
We, along with our partners, recognize the importance of the Netley Marsh in helping to keep
Lake Winnipeg healthy and we continue our efforts on the Netley Marsh Restoration Project
to "Save Netley Marsh".
38th Annual Red River Basin Land & Water International Summit Conference
Thank you for attending!
With over 300 registered, the conference was a great success!
We are truly grateful for your support and partnership!
Conference details on our Annual Conference page...
Netley Marsh Restoration - Presentation by Gordon Goldsborough
You can now find the full presentation of Dr. Gordon Goldsborough on the Netley Marsh Restoration Pilot project. This presentation took place on September 10, 2020 and it was part of the consultation process for Peguis First Nation.
More information at www.SaveNetleyMarsh.com
OTHER ARTICLES OF INTEREST;
Corps of Engineers begins winter drawdowns in Red River of the North basin
Click Here for the full article
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Tile Drainage Municipal By-Law Template
A step-by-step guide to considerations to assist in creating their own Tile Drainage By-Laws. Click Here
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Tile Drainage Webinars
What is tile drainage? Will it work for me? What about the watershed? Do we need a policy? Click Here
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North Ottawa Nutrient Capture
Biomass Harvesting Video - Click Here