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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
Press Relations

The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area provides the press with valuable resources, such as contact information, story ideas, and photographic resources. Background information about the park is available.

 

Media Contact
Denise Niedzolkowski Public Relations (651) 290-3030, ext. 238

 

Stories, Photographs, and Contacts
Media representatives may find the following suggested stories and story ideas of use. Each article includes photographs and contact information for interviews, quotes, and background information.

 

Photograph Gallery
Captioned photographs may be viewed and downloaded from the Photograph Gallery, including high resolution color and black and white photos suitable for printing. 

 

Photography Opportunities
Find our recommendations for great places for photography within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.

 

Things to do in an Afternoon
Looking for a way to experience the Mississippi River, but don't have a lot of time? Visitor our recommended activities and places to go for short visits.

 

Facts About the Mississippi River
Find general information and facts about the Mississippi River, the Mississippi River Watershed, wildlife and more.

A flooded street in 1952  

Did You Know?
In 1952, the Mississippi River flooded hundreds of acres of farmland and multiple cities. Over 2,000 families were homeless because of the high water.
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Last Updated: September 11, 2008 at 13:43 EST