Magic on Mighty Mo

Sioux Falls Argus Leader

Date: 5/18/2012 8:26:44 AM

But he adds that netting surveys revealed salmon tagged in Lake Sakakawea in North Dakota actually found their way to the waters north of Pierre – fish that made their own trip through the Garrison Dam when releases were increased there to battle high ...See all stories on this topic…

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Stanton residents in for a water upgrade

Bismarck Tribune

Date: 5/18/2012 8:26:44 AM

The source of water is Lake Sakakawea. The treatment plant cost $12 million and is state of the art, using ultra filtration and softened with reverse osmosis, said Mary Massad, director of the Southwest Water Authority. Stanton delivery is part of the ...See all stories on this topic…

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Corps wants to charge oil drillers, other users for Lake Sakakawea water

Grand Forks Herald

Date: 5/17/2012 1:55:59 PM

The US Army Corps of Engineers, which manages dams and reservoirs along the 2341-mile river, wants to charge water users for surplus water drawn from Lake Sakakawea, a proposal that is being challenged by state officials.See all stories on this topic…

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Good fishing not necessarily good for fish

Bismarck Tribune

Date: 5/17/2012 1:55:59 PM

On Lake Sakakawea, the news is somewhat less than favorable as well. Releases through the Garrison Dam are running around 28000 cubic feet per second. Sakakawea is below 1836 feet now. It is expected to rise 1 1/2 feet in June, but the critical window ...See all stories on this topic…

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Dakota Recreation Report

Dickinson Press

Date: 5/17/2012 7:59:25 AM

Dickinson, Andrus Outdoors, Lake Sakakawea/area lakes: Increasing activity on Lake Sakakawea but success is still somewhat limited. Good numbers of pike throughout much of the lake, however walleye remain slow. Look for some smaller walleye in the bays ...See all stories on this topic…

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