by Staff | Nov 10, 2015 | Blog, Field Notes
This has been a unique summer for the Lower Mississippi River and the animals that thrive in its complex ecosystem. The high water levels that lasted well into August created an interesting boom in the reproduction of fish, reptiles, and amphibians, as well benefiting...
by Staff | Jul 24, 2015 | Blog, River Culture, Water Quality, Wetlands and Floodplains
Throughout my life I’ve been confused about the complex structure of our society and our goals for humanity. It started in third grade when I told my class that I wanted to be a humanitarian. Not understanding the goals of a capitalistic society at the time, I...
by Staff | Jul 21, 2015 | Agricultural Pollution, Blog, Newsletter, Policy, Water Quality
Protecting Traditions by Making New Ones On hot summer July days, many of us turn to our local creeks, rivers and lakes to cool down and have some fun. Going swimming is as much of an American summer tradition as apple pie and Independence Day fireworks....
by Staff | Jul 20, 2015 | Blog, River Culture, River History
What would you do with a houseboat the size of an office cubicle? Well, if you’re itinerant artist and general river enthusiast, Wes Modes, you embark on a multi-month journey down the Mississippi River. I had the pleasure of meeting Wes at the first River City Revue...
by Staff | Jul 13, 2015 | Blog, Blog Full Width, Flooding, Water Quality
7 Ways to Reduce Your Land’s Impact On Flooding Since floods can take place on a massive scale, it may be difficult to trace how the choices we make on our own land can contribute to flooding. However, owning land means having a relationship to rainwater flow;...
