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The River We Have Sought: A River’s Mortality
This title echoes the profound legacies of John Anfinfinson’s The River We Have Wrought and Cal Fremling’s Immortal River. Both books are essential chronicles of the river’s history, cultural significance, and the economic policies…
Ikes, NGO’s, and the River: A New Era of Citizen Engagement (Spring 2026)
For decades, the direction of river management—the debate over which ecological needs should be prioritized and where specific infrastructure projects should be situated—has been the near-exclusive domain of Federal and State agencies…
Wing Dams: Reshaping the River
Wing and closing dams on the Upper Mississippi are a favorite haunt for many species of fish and favorite places for thousands of people fishing for bass and walleye. They can also be the nemesis for the novice boater who…