by Staff | Dec 20, 2011 | Blog, Wetlands and Floodplains
We humans have spent a lot of time and money managing our big, wonderful Mississippi River. Unfortunately, some of our managing and meddling has led to more problems and projects. In this world of blown levees, rising floods and shrinking budgets, it feels good to see...
by Staff | Sep 14, 2011 | Blog, Wetlands and Floodplains
The Mississippi River has been called many names: Ol’ Man River, The Big Muddy, Old Blue, and so on. Each of our Big River’s names has something in common. Each of the Mississippi’s names relates to its vastness in size and power or the power of its...
by patricklothian | May 17, 2011 | Blog, Wetlands and Floodplains
The Mississippi River runs through the heart of our nation. It’s a source for jobs, wildlife, recreation and cultural icons. But pollution from agriculture, development and industry is wrecking our Big River. This pollution threatens our drinking water, quality of...
by patricklothian | Jan 20, 2011 | Blog, Wetlands and Floodplains
Put in at at the mouth of the St. Francis River (10 miles N. of Helena, Arkansas). 113 miles on the river. Take-out at Arkansas City. This is a journey through some of the wildest & remote islands & forests of the Lower Mississippi. Described in a 12-page...
