The Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee (MRRIC) serves as a forum where people with diverse interests in the Missouri River basin can collaborate on recommendations for implementing the Missouri River Recovery Program.
MRRIC was authorized by Congress in Section 5018 of the 2007 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). This authorization included a provision for MRRIC to provide guidance on a study of the Missouri River and its tributaries, known as the Missouri River Ecosystem Restoration Plan (MRERP). That study was suspended per the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012 (Section 120).
MRRIC was authorized by Congress in Section 5018 of the 2007 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). This authorization included a provision for MRRIC to provide guidance on a study of the Missouri River and its tributaries, known as the Missouri River Ecosystem Restoration Plan (MRERP). That study was suspended per the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012 (Section 120).
In July 2008, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, John Paul Woodley, signed the Implementation Guidance for Section 5018 of WRDA 2007, thus approving the Charter for MRRIC and establishing the Committee.
MRRIC will serve as a collaborative forum to develop a shared vision and comprehensive plan for the restoration of the Missouri River ecosystem. MRRIC will provide recommendations to federal, tribal, state, local, and private entities in the basin on efforts to recover threatened and endangered species, and restore their habitats while sustaining the river's many uses.
MRRIC will serve as a collaborative forum to develop a shared vision and comprehensive plan for the restoration of the Missouri River ecosystem. MRRIC will provide recommendations to federal, tribal, state, local, and private entities in the basin on efforts to recover threatened and endangered species, and restore their habitats while sustaining the river's many uses.
Missouri River Municipal and Industrial Reallocation Study
The Missouri River Municipal and Industrial Water Storage Reallocation Study (authorized by Section 216 of the 1970 Flood Control Act) will systemically and comprehensively examine whether some amount of the storage included in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ six main-stem Missouri River reservoirs for authorized project purposes may be allocated solely to municipal and industrial water supply. The study will also examine the effects of such a reallocation on the authorized purposes and operations of the main-stem reservoirs.
The Missouri River Municipal and Industrial Water Storage Reallocation Study (authorized by Section 216 of the 1970 Flood Control Act) will systemically and comprehensively examine whether some amount of the storage included in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ six main-stem Missouri River reservoirs for authorized project purposes may be allocated solely to municipal and industrial water supply. The study will also examine the effects of such a reallocation on the authorized purposes and operations of the main-stem reservoirs.
Today's Missouri River is a full-color publication that provides general information on the Missouri River, particularly the North Dakota portion of the river. It discusses the benefits of the river, and summarizes some of the most pressing issues of the river system.
USACE Surplus Water Storage Fees on Lakes Sakakawea and Oahe
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released Surplus Water Reports and Environmental Assessments for the Missouri River main-stem reservoirs. The reports identify and quantify surplus water storage, which the Secretary of the Army can use to execute surplus water agreements for municipal and industrial purposes. The reports and environmental assessments are available here.
The purpose of this effort is to allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to start charging water users a fee for use of water within the boundaries of the reservoirs.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released Surplus Water Reports and Environmental Assessments for the Missouri River main-stem reservoirs. The reports identify and quantify surplus water storage, which the Secretary of the Army can use to execute surplus water agreements for municipal and industrial purposes. The reports and environmental assessments are available here.
The purpose of this effort is to allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to start charging water users a fee for use of water within the boundaries of the reservoirs.
Missouri River Joint Water Board
610 Sudbury Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503
Phone: 701.751.1632
610 Sudbury Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503
Phone: 701.751.1632
