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Red River Basin The International Joint Commission is an independent and objective advisor to the United States and Canada on issues related to boundary and transboundary waters.
The Red River Basin Institute is a forum for issues related to flood damage reduction, the protection of natural resources and watershed education through research, public education, and training.
The Red River Basin Commission works toward a comprehensive, integrated basin-wide vision, to build consensus and commitment to the vision and to speak with a unified voice for the Red River Basin. It provides conflict resolution; forums for grass-roots input; and project endorsement, coordination, and facilitation on basinwide water management issues.
The Red River Basin Decision Information Network is the key source of information related to water management within the Red River Basin. It is a portal to databases, references, technical tools, communication tools, and geographic information systems data.
River Watch is coordinated by Prairie Public Broadcasting. It provides the latest news related to the Red River of the North, from Wahpeton, North Dakota, to Lake Winnipeg, Manitoba.
United States Know Your Watershed is coordinated by Conservation Technology Information Center. The site increases awareness of watersheds, and also provides profiles of local rivers and water quality information.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers mission is broad and varied. This Web site addresses the assistance of the Corps in helping local communities reduce damages caused by flooding, environmental restoration programs and the status of ongoing hydraulic structural projects.
Natural Resource Conservation Service is responsible for conservation of natural resources on private land. It also conducts soil surveys; facilitates the protection of farmlands; soil and water resources; and conservation protection.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service works to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats. This Web site provides the national wetlands inventory, also technical and financial assistance to private (nonfederal) landowners to voluntarily restore wetlands on their land, and partnerships with farmers and ranchers for conservation.
U.S. Geological Survey - Water Resources provides current flood and high water flow conditions, information on drought conditions, ground water resources, water–related data, technical resources and programs.
The National Weather Service - Central Region Headquarters is a subdivision of the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration providing weather, hydrologic, and climate forecasts and warnings. It is the portal for current disaster information, meteorological data, satellite and radar imagery and predictive forecasting.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is tasked with disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery planning. In addition, related to flood mitigation it also provides FEMA flood maps, floodplain management, and the National Flood Insurance Program.
Environmental Protection Agency is tasked with the protection of U.S. air, land, and water bodies. Links to specific media, geographical location, and/or regulations can be found at http://www.epa.gov Minnesota Department of Natural Resources works with citizens to protect and manage the state's natural resources, to provide outdoor recreation opportunities, and to provide for commercial uses of natural resources in a way that creates a sustainable quality of life.
North Dakota State Water Commission governs North Dakota's water resources. It provides water resource data, permit data and information, atmospheric resources, and special projects updates.
Canada Environment Canada focuses on a clean environment. It is the portal for weather and environmental issues, with focus on the protection of natural heritage and the development of measures and indicators for a healthy ecosystem.
Manitoba Conservation - Water Resources manages the province's surface water and groundwater for present and future generations of Manitobans. It provides data on water levels and flows and flood forecasts, and in addition provides reports and policies.
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