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Tag Archives: America’s Waterway
Racing Ahead for the Mississippi River
Exploring the challenge of online and in the open for the Mississippi River. Continue reading
Memphis Commercial Appeal Editorial Stresses Fresh Approach to Water
“Times change and our understanding and approach to managing rivers needs to change with them.” Mark Davis, Director, Institute for Water Resources Law and Policy, Tulane University Law School
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Who’s Going to Call the Meeting?
When the flood waters recede, – which is going to be slow this time – who will be available to do the hard work of examining and prioritizing the options for a better future plan for Mississippi River flooding? The question is even larger. “Who should make such decisions for the future of the Mississippi River?” Continue reading
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Tagged A National Dialogue for the Future of America's Waterway, America's Waterway, AmericaSpeaks, Hydro-Logic, Mississippi Valley traveler, National Great Rivers Research and Education Center, NEMWuppermiss blog, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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The Mississippi River as a Social Network
Consider how new tools to address complex issues can be right in front of us, and we don’t recognize them. Social Network, the movie, shows us this. So does America’s Waterway, dedicated to using civic engagement and social networking tools to create unified approaches to the whole Mississippi River. Continue reading
What We Might Learn From A Mapmaker
Recently those of us in the 21st century have increased our interest in those early days of photography. One reason is that we’re at a similar turning point with new technology causing us to see things differently. Continue reading
Alton’s Vitality Shows Collaborating Works
Alton, Illinois’ Mayor Tom Hoechst pointed out the benefits his town is accruing from its inclusive community approach to the Mississippi River. America’s Waterway is the same kind of community collaboration — only on-line and on behalf of the whole River. Continue reading
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
