by Staff | Nov 14, 2013 | Blog, Newsletter, Water Quality
“Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable… Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.” ― Martin Luther King Jr. This month’s newsletter is...
by Staff | Nov 13, 2013 | Blog, River Culture
It’s Okay, St. Louis: The River is Winning While many in St. Louis hung their heads in defeat after Game 5 of the World Series, a handful of river rats danced on a trash barge near Grafton, Illinois. Ladies spun to bluegrass. Hands clapped. Mark River wiggled. As...
by Staff | Oct 7, 2013 | Blog, River History
Did you know a myriagon is a polygon with 10,000 sides? Or that each person has an average of 10,000 taste buds? Or that there are nearly 10,000 different species of birds on the planet right now? These birds come in all shapes and sizes, some fly, some don’t. Every...
by Staff | Oct 7, 2013 | Blog, Newsletter, Take Action
Jump up and down, shout it from the highest mountain, giggle uncontrollably, do your best Rocky pose – We did it! The River now has over 10,000 River Citizens to stand up for its best interests. You believed in the power of the people and to honor your commitment, we...
by Staff | Sep 5, 2013 | Blog, River Culture
As summer comes to a close, up in Minnesota we like to take advantage of every last chance we get to enjoy the outdoors. The River City Revue paddle boat ride was a unique opportunity to enjoy the Mississippi River on a beautiful sunset ride! The “Work” themed night...