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 | Aug 16, 2013 | Blog, Guest Blogs, Take Action
The Mississippi River Commission is holding its annual low water inspection tour and public hearings with stops coming up in New Madrid, Memphis, Vicksburg, and Morgan City. These follow the meetings the Commission held in LaCrosse, Dubuque and Alton this week. I...
by Staff | Aug 13, 2013 | Blog, Field Notes
The Lower Mississippi River Foundation and Quapaw Canoe Company sent a full staff to attend the Lower Mississippi River Resource Assessment meeting in Helena, Arkansas, to discuss fish and wildlife needs and the recreational needs along the lower Mississippi River....
by Staff | Aug 13, 2013 | Agricultural Pollution, Blog
Beautiful lawns and gardens help us connect to nature. They are the stage for summer bar-b-ques, bocce ball matches and playtime with pets. They help us slow down our fast paced lives and enjoy the moment. However, growing and maintaining a lawn isn’t always...
by Staff | Jun 28, 2013 | Blog, Guest Blogs, Mississippi Memories
Although I had bumped into 1Mississippi a few times, I had not really looked at the website until recently. When I did, it was immediately clear that I had found a community of “my people” – folks who, like me, seem to have Mississippi mud in our veins. I signed up to...
