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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
Mississippi River News
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Waterfowl Survey on the Upper Mississippi River
November 18, 2009
The survey is a multi-year study of migratory waterfowl along the upper Mississippi River and a partnership of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Mississippi River Fund and the Prairie Island Indian Community.
Minnesota's National Park Legacy
October 4, 2009
Continuing the theme of Ken Burns’ "The National Parks: America’s Best Idea” is “Minnesota’s National Park Legacy,” a short public television documentary which explores the foundations of Minnesota’s national parks, along with their educational and recreational opportunities.
Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day
October 3, 2009
On Friday, October 16th the National Park Service and Trips for Kids will team up for a youth mountain biking event at Battle Creek Regional Park. The event is a great opportunity for youth to enjoy their nearest national park, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. Park rangers will provide information about the park`s plants and animals.
Minnesota's National Park Legacy to Premiere at Bell Museum
September 24, 2009
Be among the first to preview Minnesota's National Park Legacy, a locally produced film about the legacy and national significance of Minnesota's national parks. The event will be held at the Bell Museum of Natural History on Thursday, September 24 at 7 p.m.
Mississippi River Challenge 2009
July 24, 2009
Join river enthusiasts and National Park Service rangers on and along the river this weekend at the Mississippi River Challenge 2009. This paddle first began in 2004 by Friends of the Mississippi River to appreciate and protect the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities area. The one or two day event starts this Saturday, July 25th.
Mississippi River Trail Grand Opening
(Update with Photographs)
June 15, 2009
The grand opening of the Minnesota section of the Mississippi River Trail and the newly remodeled City House will take place on June 6, 2009. After the celebration the National Park Service will host a 9-mile Bike to a Ranger ride along the Mississippi River.
BioBlitz 2009
June 14, 2009
Join teams of scientists and volunteers of all ages on June 12-13 from 5 p.m. Friday to 5 p.m. Saturday for the 2009 BioBlitz. Teams of biologists and volunteers will fan out across St. Paul’s Crosby Farm Regional Park to identify and catalog as many species of plants, animals, lichens, fungi as possible within an intensive 24-hour survey.
National Park Service to Kick-off Mississippi River Forum
March 25, 2009
Join others whose work influences the Mississippi River in Minnesota on Friday, April 24, 2009. Learn about issues impacting the Mississippi, and make sure other decision makers understand your perspective! This half-day workshop is a kick-off event for the Mississippi River Forum.
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Did You Know?
The Mississippi River is approximately three feet deep at its headwaters at Lake Itasca and has an average surface speed of 1.2 miles per hour.
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Last Updated: November 18, 2009 at 16:11 EST |
