by Staff | Mar 31, 2016 | Blog, Wildlife
Here in the Mississippi River region, Ruby-throated hummingbirds bring great joy to birdwatchers and nature lovers after a long winter’s absence. Upon returning to their North American breeding grounds from the south, many hummingbirds often make the...
by Staff | Dec 11, 2015 | Blog
My “backyard paradise” has always been filled with tributaries of rivers and streams near Alton, IL. Even though I do not live in the City of Alton, I grew up just about 25 minutes northeast on a small lake near Cahokia Creek. This lake was paradise for me, the home...
by Staff | Nov 25, 2015 | Blog
Two years ago I took a big step towards adulthood and became a home renter. Along with having a house came the barrage of various bills, and among these bills was the City of Minneapolis Utility Bill. Every month I scanned my utility bill and the line ‘Stormwater...
by Staff | Nov 10, 2015 | Blog, Field Notes
This has been a unique summer for the Lower Mississippi River and the animals that thrive in its complex ecosystem. The high water levels that lasted well into August created an interesting boom in the reproduction of fish, reptiles, and amphibians, as well benefiting...
by Staff | Jul 24, 2015 | Blog, River Culture, Water Quality, Wetlands and Floodplains
Throughout my life I’ve been confused about the complex structure of our society and our goals for humanity. It started in third grade when I told my class that I wanted to be a humanitarian. Not understanding the goals of a capitalistic society at the time, I...
by Staff | Jul 21, 2015 | Agricultural Pollution, Blog, Newsletter, Policy, Water Quality
Protecting Traditions by Making New Ones On hot summer July days, many of us turn to our local creeks, rivers and lakes to cool down and have some fun. Going swimming is as much of an American summer tradition as apple pie and Independence Day fireworks....
