• Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

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    National River & Recreation Area Minnesota

Mississippi River Forum: Mississippi Makeover Project

Presentation Summary and Documents

Laura Jester, Watershed Conservationist
Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District

Ms. Jester presented the Mississippi Makeover Project, a comprehensive program to protect the water quality, wildlife, and recreational benefits of the Mississippi River in Spring Lake, the Lower Vermillion River, and Pool 3--all while incorporating significant public and agency coordination.

Presentation (PDF, 3.8mb)

 
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Did You Know?

A flooded street in 1952

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