Tag Archives: Fargo

March Meanderings

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Anne Jefferson

It’s been another month of fascinating scientific adventures for your resident hydrologist. It all began at the end of February, when I travelled to La Crosse, Wisconsin to the Upper Midwest Stream Restoration Symposium, which was a really stimulating and … Continue reading →

Categories: academic life, by Anne, conferences, geomorphology

Floodwaters rising on the Red River

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Anne Jefferson

Fargo, North Dakota is coming out of its 3rd snowiest winter since 1885. Snow continued to fall into late March, and daytime temperatures have only been above freezing for few weeks. At night, it’s still below freezing, though starting tomorrow … Continue reading →

Categories: by Anne, geohazards, hydrology

Why does the Red River of the North have so many floods?

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Anne Jefferson

Communities along the Minnesota-North Dakota border are watching the water levels, listening to the weather forecasts, and preparing for another season of flooding. It must be a disconcertingly familiar routine, as this will be the third year in a row … Continue reading →

Categories: by Anne, geohazards, hydrology