by Staff | May 26, 2016 | Blog, Flooding, Wetlands and Floodplains
In the my last blog post about flooding we talked about how floods impact our communities and can cause lots of harm and destruction. In this post we’re going to explore what floods really are. I know what you might be thinking– didn’t we already talk about...
by Staff | Dec 10, 2015 | Policy, Take Action, Water Quality, Wetlands and Floodplains, Wildlife
Hello River Citizens, On October 14th, America’s Watershed Initiative (AWI) released the report card for the entire Mississippi River Watershed. This watershed encompasses thirty-one states and two Canadian Provinces and drains roughly forty percent of the country!...
by Staff | Nov 24, 2015 | Mississippi River News, Newsletter, Policy, Take Action, Water Quality, Wetlands and Floodplains
As we begin to gather with our friends and family for Thanksgiving, I am reminded that it was a successful harvest that made this tradition possible. I owe many thanks for my Thanksgiving feast to the nation’s farmers, ranchers and foresters that made it all possible;...
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 | Jun 23, 2015 | Blog, Explore, Guest Blogs, River Culture, Wetlands and Floodplains
Guest Blog By Tim Spitzack An excerpt from the book “Reflections from the Riverfront: Essays on Life in the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area,” published May 1, 2015. It’s a Saturday morning in mid-June and I am quietly floating in my kayak in a Minnesota...
by Staff | Jun 19, 2015 | Blog, Explore, Flooding, River Culture, River History, Wetlands and Floodplains
Always Learning Something New Recent research is shining fresh light on the ancient River city of Cahokia. Named a World Heritage Site in 1982, professional archeologists and amateur historians alike have long been fascinated by Cahokia, the second largest city in...
