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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
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Interactive Watershed Game
Bell Museum of Natural History

Water Activities, Art and Experiments
Environmental Protection Agency

Aquatic Bug Theater, Kid's Water Activities
Environmental Protection Agency

Informational Overview of Watersheds
Center for Global Environmental Education

Watershed Action Project Guide
Center for Global Environmental Education

Earth's Water/Water Science
U.S. Geological Service

Saving Water and Energy
American Rivers

Wastewater Treatment for Youngsters
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The wide Mississippi River  

Did You Know?
At Lake Onalaska, near LaCrosse Wisconsin, the Mississippi River is about 4 miles wide. Mississippi River water held behind Lock and Dam #7 and water held by damming the Black River form this broad reach of the Mississippi River.

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