DEVILS LAKE OUTLET
N.D. state engineer given outlet contract power for upgrade 
BISMARCK — North Dakota’s state Water Commission is moving forward with plans for a $15.3 million upgrade to the system of canals and pipes that drains Devils Lake floodwaters into the Sheyenne River.
By Associated Press , November 12, 2009
Engineer: Devils Lake outlet could pump more water by June
Engineer Dale Frink said the commission is working to get new pumps delivered by May and increase the outlet's power supply.
By Associated Press , November 12, 2009
- Should the Devils Lake outlet be allowed to pump more water into the Sheyenne River? Is the International Joint Commission the appropriate body to arbitrate the U.S.-Canada dispute over water discharges via the outlet?
- Richard Betting, Valley City, N.D., letter: Devils Lake must assess impact of plan
DL Outlet Advisory Committee aims to ensure monitoring
The Devils Lake Outlet Advisory Committee took steps Tuesday to ensure that both physical and biological data in the Sheyenne River is monitored as water from Devils Lake water flows through an outlet to the Sheyenne.
By Kevin Bonham , November 10, 2009
DL officials seek lower spill elevation
Devils Lake city officials want the state to lower the spill elevation of Tolna Coulee by 5 feet, to 1453 feet above sea level, or about 3 feet higher than the record elevation the lake reached this year.
By Kevin Bonham , November 08, 2009
Devils Lake Outlet: Manitoba seeks scientific review
Manitoba is asking the International Joint Commission to look into North Dakota's "intentions" to double the volume of water pumped out of Devils Lake and to ease sulfate standards, violating the Boundary Waters Treaty.
By Canadian Press , October 27, 2009
Devils Lake outlet to be shut down for the year
North Dakota’s assistant Water Commission engineer says the state’s Devils Lake outlet will be turned off for the year by the end of this week.
By Asspciated Press , October 26, 2009
Manitoba water expert says testing needed on North Dakota Devils Lake outlet
A Manitoba official said Thursday that more testing needs to be done to reduce sulphate and salt levels on Devils Lake.
By Winnipeg Free Press , October 23, 2009
Residents oppose raising flow of Devils Lake outlet
A State Water Commission proposal to raise the maximum sulfate limit of the Sheyenne River to allow increased flows of water from the flooding Devils Lake met with a flurry of familiar, yet determined opposition Tuesday in this city downstream of the Devils Lake Outlet.
By Kevin Bonham , October 06, 2009
IN THE MAIL: Department acts too casually citing emergency
In July, the State Water Commission announced that it would increase Devils Lake outlet pumping to 100 cubic feet per second all of the time.
By Richard Betting , September 27, 2009
Devils Lake levee extension
bid comes in lower than expected
The cost to hold back high water in Devils Lake came in lower than expected. City Engineer Mike Grafsgaard says the low bid out of two submitted was $21.2 million, compared to the corps of engineers estimate of $25.4 million.
By Associated Press , September 15, 2009
IN THE MAIL: Change degrades water quality in the Sheyenne
Some people still don’t know that in July, the North Dakota Department of Health changed the permit to drain from Devils Lake into the Sheyenne River. The department increased the allowable sulfate level in the river to 750 milligrams per liter from 450 mg/L so that the State Water Commission could pump 100 cubic feet per second all the time.
By Richard Betting , September 12, 2009
Manitoba's premier to step down
Gary Doer holds most seniority among Canada's provincial leadersManitoba Premier Gary Doer is stepping down after 10 years on the job. “You’re going to ask me the exact date of when I’m leaving, and I’m going to do that in consultation with the party,” said Doer, looking relaxed and upbeat with his wife Ginny at his side Thursday.
By Chinta Puxley , August 27, 2009
N.D. officials OK Devils Lake projects
The North Dakota Water Commission has approved a $16.5 million project aimed controlling the level of swollen Devils Lake. Assistant Water Commission Engineer Todd Sando says the project involves installing additional pumps along the Devils Lake outlet that could remove more than 6 inches of water annually from the lake.
By Associated Press , August 18, 2009
Ramsey County Commissioner asks for help with Devils Lake flooding problems
Tuesday meeting brings together water boards from North Dakota and Minnesota.
July 21, 2009
NORTH DAKOTA ROUNDUP: Saltier outlet water, Dorgan fundraising etc.
By Associated {ress , July 15, 2009
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