By AP/KWMU
Washington, D.C. – A federal judge is siding with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in its dispute with Missouri officials over water levels on the Missouri River.
Minnesota Judge Paul Magnuson says the corps complied with federal law when it approved an artificial spring rise to help preserve endangered species along the river.
Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon argued that the plan failed to consider environmental impacts such as possible flooding downstream.
Nixon also accused the corps of ignoring other options that could protect endangered species.
No flooding occurred earlier this year when water from upstream reservoirs was released over two weeks in May.
A spokesman says the state will appeal.