by Staff | Nov 20, 2014 | Blog
Few places capture the imagination like the mighty Mississippi River. From Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn to Johnny Cash’s ‘Big River’, the Mississippi has entrenched itself at the heart of the best of American myth and folklore. Today, you can experience the magic of...
by Staff | Nov 5, 2014 | Blog, Newsletter, Policy, Take Action, Water Quality
Hello River Citizens, Have you ever stopped to think the water you drink might have once been inside a dinosaur, a cloud or even Albert Einstein? This is possible because water is constantly moving – from rain to rivers, drinking water to grey water, and...
by Staff | Nov 5, 2014 | Blog, Field Notes, River Culture
According to Wikipedia, a flotilla is simply a “fleet of ships or boats”. So what exactly is a “Floatzilla”? For the 5th year running, Mississippi River Network member and non-profit from Davenport, Iowa, River Action, has hosted an annual Floatzilla event to break...
by Staff | Oct 30, 2014 | Blog, Newsletter, Take Action
It’s Not “Just” Another Election Hello River Citizens, Some say next month’s election is just a Congressional election—like it is less important just because presidential candidates aren’t on the ballot. But the fact is Congress has an immense role in deciding how...
by Staff | Oct 22, 2014 | Blog, Field Notes, River Culture, Wetlands and Floodplains
How did Mardi Gras Pass get Such a Name? Strange things happen on Mardi Gras day. People transform. Hair suddenly grows, turns blue or pink, and trumpets blare. Wild sides bust loose from places that we never knew existed. On a chilly Mardi Gras day two years...
by Staff | Oct 2, 2014 | Blog, Explore, Field Notes, Guest Blogs, Mississippi Memories
Note: This is the fifth installment of my six-part blog series “River Gator: Exploring the River, Expanding Ourselves,” a recollection of my adventure on the Lower Mississippi River. Ever since I was a girl, I have loved maps, especially when I saw the all-powerful...
