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    Public Hearing on Proposed Nutrient Water Quality Objectives for the Red River - January 16 Fargo, ND

    The International Joint Commission will be holding a public hearing on Thursday, January 16 from 7pm-9pm at the Delta Marriott in Fargo, North Dakota on proposed nutrient concentration objectives and nutrient load targets for the Red River at the boundary between the United States and Canada. Comments will be also be accepted by mail, email and online until February 28, 2020.

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Public Hearing on Proposed Nutrient Water Quality Objectives for the Red River - January 16 Fargo, ND

The International Joint Commission will be holding a public hearing on Thursday, January 16 from 7pm-9pm at the Delta Marriott in Fargo, North Dakota on proposed nutrient concentration objectives and nutrient load targets for the Red River at the boundary between the United States and Canada. Comments will be also be accepted by mail, email and online until February 28, 2020.

Learn more