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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
Management
 
The 54,000-acre Mississippi National River and Recreation Area was established by Congress in 1988. A true partnership park, the National Park Service owns very little land and works with 25 local governments, several state agencies and numerous organizations to protect the globally significant resources along the 72-mile stretch of river running through the Minneapolis/Saint Paul metro area.
 
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Coldwater Project (Bureau of Mines)
The National Park Service has been charged with completing the Final EIS to determine the disposition of the former Bureau of Mines site. Watch this page for current updates.
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Comprehensive Management Plan
The Comprehensive Management Plan was established and issued in 1995. It serves as the general management plan for the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. The plan provides guidance for managing this area for 10-15 years.

Alternative Transportation Plan (Update)
The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area's Alternative Transportation Plan (ATP) will identify how to connect non-motorized transit opportunities along the Park's 72-mile long corridor. For more information and updates on ATP's progress, watch their page.

Superintendent's Compendium
The National Park Service has revised rules affecting the use of nine Mississippi River islands and the Coldwater Unit it owns within the 72-mile Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. These federal rules do not affect activity on private property, on city, county or state park land, or on federal land managed by other agencies. The revised regulations, dated April 14, 2010 are known as the Superintendent's Compendium (PDF, 600kb) and supersedes previous versions. 

Strategic Plan
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area staff worked with the Mississippi River Fund and Cinncinnatus, Inc, a consulting firm, to develop a strategic plan that clarifies the goals, visions, and values of the park.

National Park Service Centennial Celebration, 2016
Plans are already underway for the celebration of 100 years of preserving and protecting America's important places by the National Park Service. Each park has started to identify how to highlight the importance of these nationally significant places. Read our initial thoughts on the subject in the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Centennial Strategy. 
Riders on bicycles near river.
Alternative Transportation Plan
The ATP will identify how to further connect non-motorized transit throughout the park.
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Did You Know?
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, more than 50 cities rely on the Mississippi River for their daily water supply.
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Last Updated: November 15, 2011 at 08:35 MST