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The public is invited to hear from the International Souris River Board on Monday, February 26. There will be a presentation on the board and its activities, followed by time for people to ask questions or express concerns. The public meeting is from 6-8 p.m. (CDT) at the Clarion Inn & Suites , 3130...

The International Souris River Board (ISRB) will hold a public meeting on June 14, 2022 from 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm CDT in the King Edward Room, Souris Hotel in Souris, MB. There is opportunity to tour nearby restoration activities during the day on June 14 prior to the public meeting in the evening. The...

The International Joint Commission (IJC) has released its final report and recommendations to the Governments of Canada and the United States in response to their joint reference in July 2017 to investigate water supply and flooding issues in the Souris River basin. The IJC was tasked by governments...

The International Joint Commission (IJC) is inviting public comment on recommendations made by its International Souris River Study Board in a report, “Managing Water Supply and Flood Control in the Souris River Basin,” which recommends potential reservoir operation options to improve flood control...

The International Souris River Study Board has released its draft report and recommendations for public comment. The report, “ Managing Water Supply and Flood Control in the Souris River Basin,” recommends potential reservoir operation options to improve flood control and water supply. The public...

Members of the public are invited to attend a presentation of the International Souris River Study Board (ISRSB) on February 20, 2020, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center in Minot, North Dakota. Following a brief overview of the study and its progress, as well as updates...

The International Souris River Board (ISRB) will meet on February 20 th from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and February 21 st from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel and Convention Centre located at 2200 East Burdick Expressway, Minot, North Dakota. The ISRB assists the International Joint...

The International Souris River Study Board (ISRSB) has received a 12-month extension to submit its report to the International Joint Commission (IJC) investigating the operating plan for the dams as prescribed in the 1989 International Agreement for Water Supply and Flood Control in the Souris River...

Members of the public are invited to attend an open house hosted by the International Souris River Study Board (ISRSB) at the Grand Hotel in Minot, North Dakota on February 20, 2018. The evening event is being held to share information about the Study and to seek public input on its draft work plan...

The International Joint Commission (IJC) has appointed the International Souris River Study Board and issued a directive to investigate flooding and water supply issues in the Souris River basin.

The International Joint Commission (IJC) has appointed the International Souris River Study Board and issued a directive to investigate flooding and water supply issues in the Souris River basin. The study was requested by the governments of Canada and the United States. The governments have asked...

In response to public concern about increased severe flooding, the International Joint Commission (IJC) has sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs John Baird recommending funding of the Commission’s proposed Plan of Study for the Souris River...