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The University of South Dakota established the Missouri River Institute (MRI) to develop and promote research, education, and public awareness related to the natural and cultural resources of the Missouri River Basin.
Meetings set on Missouri River study
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) -- The Army Corps of Engineers has scheduled 30 public meetings to gather comments that will help shape a study of the Missouri River, along with 11 meetings with tribal members. Congress earlier ordered the study, which will compare modern uses of the river's dams and reservoirs to those that were authorized by the federal Flood Control Act of 1944: flood control, hydropower, water supply, irrigation, navigation, recreation, water quality, and fish and wildlife. The study is expected to take several years. Any change in the authorized purposes of the reservoirs could be made only by Congress. The meetings will be held throughout the summer in several states. In South Dakota, meetings are planned in Pierre, Rapid City, Mobridge and Yankton.
Details can be found here.
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Components of the MRI:
ResearchThe MRI promotes interdisciplinary research on the Missouri River. To enhance this research, the MRI contributes faculty, student, equipment, and funding resources toward research projects that address issues related to the Missouri River system. |
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EducationThe MRI is developing new curricula and academic programs for introductory and advanced river studies at USD. This includes undergraduate courses and graduate programs centered on riverine and environmental studies. |
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OutreachThe MRI is active in projects to promote understanding of and interaction with the river. |
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Tim Cowman
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