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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…
Will Dilg Chapter Update: Hands in the Water, Roots in the Ground
As the river valley softens from brown into green, our chapter has been gathering wherever the season invites us — in stewardship, learning, and community. From conversations about water quality and hands deep in habitat restoration…
Bumpy Road for the Federal Conservation on the Upper Mississippi Is Smoothing Out, Maybe.
Federal conservation efforts on the Upper Mississippi River faced major uncertainty in 2025 as proposed budget cuts threatened long-standing restoration and monitoring programs supported by the Izaak Walton League and its…