by patricklothian | Apr 8, 2011 | Blog, Mississippi River News
In a time of already tightened belts, its easy to see why some farmers are taking their lands out of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The CRP is a program under the Farm Bill that pays farmers for not farming on highly erodible land. At the same time, in the...
by patricklothian | Apr 6, 2011 | Blog, River Culture
The Mississippi River has inspired people living in the United States for generations. We can listen back in our musical history and find artists whose sounds, inspired by the River, delight and haunt us. But what about musicians today? Is the River still a muse to...
by patricklothian | Apr 6, 2011 | Blog, Take Action
Because you live in a Mississippi River state, you have a responsibility to help protect this national treasure. Urge your member of Congress to protect the conservation programs in the 2011 and 2012 budgets. Contact your Senators today. Here’s how: E-mail Iowa...
by patricklothian | Apr 6, 2011 | Blog, Take Action
Because you live in a Mississippi River state, you have a responsibility to help protect this national treasure. Urge your member of Congress to protect the conservation programs in the 2012 budget. Contact your Senator today. Here’s how: E-mail Minnesota Senator...
by patricklothian | Apr 6, 2011 | Blog, Take Action
Because you live in a Mississippi River state, you have a responsibility to help protect this national treasure. Urge your member of Congress to protect the conservation programs in the 2012 budget. Contact your Congressperson today. Here’s how: E-mail Mississippi...