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Duffs Ditch

Photo taken on Sept. 21, 2008. Quote from Wikipedia: "This is part of a 47 km (29 mile) long channel which, during flood periods diverts part of the Red River's flow around the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba to the east and discharges it back into the Red River below the dam at Lockport. It can carry floodwater at a rate of up to 2,550 cubic metres (91,700 cubic feet) per second. It was built partly in response to the disastrous 1950 Red River flood. The Floodway was pejoratively nicknamed "Duff's Ditch" by opponents of its construction, after Premier Duff Roblin, whose Progressive Conservative government initiated the project. It was completed in time and under budget. Used over 20 times in the 37 years from its completion to 2006, the Floodway has saved an estimated $10 billion (CAD) in flood damages. The "Duff's Ditch" term is still used affectionately..." :o) have a great day

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Lucia Stewart 18 Nov 2008

Wow, great shot Les!

Artist Reply: Thank you Lucia, appreciate your comment very much. Hope you have a fun day. ;o) Cheers, Les.

george martinez 17 Nov 2008

beautiful horizon and landscape scenery Les!

tim linville 30 Sep 2008

My kind of spot...on the fragile teetering point in nature:)Cool tones,Les!

Loredana 30 Sep 2008

Excellent landscape love it

Tabitha Borges 30 Sep 2008

great view. and words..