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Author Archives: unifythemississippi
We Have to Stop Meeting Like This
So it occurs to me, “How do you start talking about the whole Mississippi River, when so many people are tied up in meetings for parts of the River?” The answer I’ve come up with is… “We have to stop meeting like this.” Continue reading
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Tagged A National Dialogue for the Future of America's Waterway, Add new tag, AmericaSpeaks, National Academies of Science, Nature Conservancy, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Mississippi River, Upper Mississippi River Basin Association, Vision for the Mississippi River in Central Minnesota
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Chesapeake Bay Strategy Offers Context for Mississippi River
In declaring the Chesapeake Bay a national treasure and committing to a robust clean-up effort, President Obama and the Environmental Protection Agency are creating a policy context for the futures of great American water bodies. Continue reading
Mississippi River Waterfronts Add Up to More than Dollars and Cents
Riverfront developments up and down the Mississippi River add more value to their communities than just dollars and cents. One reason is that River planning – when done right – is a tool for civic engagement.
Art and Architecture Beside the Mississippi River
One of America’s most highly acclaimed theaters strikes an impressive pose on the banks of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. Continue reading
Here’s To Your Health, Mississipppi River Basin
Thank you Secretary Vilsack for $320 million to improve the health of the Mississippi River Basin. Continue reading
How is the Mississippi River Like a Puzzle Box Cover?
How are the Mississippi River and a jigsaw puzzle alike? Without a vision of the whole River — or a box cover for the puzzle — you can’t tell what pieces belong together to build the whole picture. Continue reading
The Wild Rice Moon Shines on the Mississippi River
This is the month of wild rice harvest on the Mississippi River in northern Minnesota. For the Ojibway, it’s a sacred and traditional time. Continue reading
The Mississippi River and America’s Pioneering Spirit
One thing Minnesota, Illinois and Missouri share when they look at the Mississippi River is their tie to America’s pioneering experience. Continue reading
Reflections on a Confluence
Last week’s Visions of a Sustainable Mississippi River was held at a confluence, at the same time that it was a confluence. Continue reading
Making Mississippi River Sausage
Participants in the Visions of a Sustainable Mississippi River got a taste of sausage making on the second day of the conference. Continue reading
