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Now Available Online!
May the River be with You, Episode #4:
with Dale Sanders and Todd Davis
Episode 4: Recreation on the Mississippi River
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/recreation/id1472444528
Come hear about an 82 year-old Guinness World Record-holding paddler/hiker and his encounter with a lake monster, also a college professor who introduces underprivileged students to life in the great outdoors (Featuring Mark River, John Ruskey, Charles Coleman, Dale Sanders and Todd Davis)...
go to:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/recreation/id1472444528
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Quapaw Canoe Company guide, Tanner Aljets, recently on PRI!
Environment
The Mississippi: Pushed to the brink
Up and down the Mississippi River, new pressures are being put on America’s inland hydro highway, which helps deliver US goods and commodities to the rest of the world and allows trade flows to return. The strain on the river system is only becoming more acute with the impacts of climate change.
PRI's The World
September 03, 2019 · 2:00 PM EDT
By Jason Margolis
For story, click here:
Environment
The Mississippi: Pushed to the brink
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The Mississippi: Pushed to the brink
Boston Calling:
With globalization and climate change, life on the Mississippi river is under threat.
Or:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3csy5ty
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Shout Out to Scott Shirey:
Our paddles are up and we are sending a special "shout- out' to our friend and passionate, dedicated, educator, poet, leader "Bold Eagle" Scott Shirey -- Eastern Arkansas KIPP founder/director extraordinaire -- also founding treasurer of the Lower Mississippi River Foundation. Scott, your ripples emanate outwards all around us on the river and in the schools; we look forward to whatever adventures lie awaiting for you around the bend!
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Our Projects:
Rivergator: 1Million words describing the Lower Mississippi River, overseen by the LMRF:
www.rivergator.org
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Wild Miles: 71% of the Lower Miss is wild according to river rats. Will it stay that way?
www.wildmiles.org
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Our Friends:
Lower Mississippi River Foundation is dedicated to promoting stewardship of the Lower and Middle Mississippi River through deep engagement.
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1Mississippi River Citizen Program: River Citizens are people who want to clean up and protect America’s greatest River. Whether in armchairs or wading boots, River Citizens protect the River by speaking up on its behalf and caring for it in simple ways that make a big difference. Together, we can protect the River for future generations. Take the first step today and sign up for free as a River Citizen at www.1Mississippi.org. 1Mississippi, can the River count on you?"
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The Walter Anderson Museum of Art inspires discovery, imagination, and community-building on the Gulf Coast and beyond through programs, exhibitions, and outreach; and embodies Walter Anderson’s vision for societies in harmony with their environments. "Our mission is to empower lifelong curiosity and connection to the natural world through the art of Walter Anderson and kindred artists."
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LEAN: the Louisiana Environmental Action Network: Before LEAN was founded in 1986, polluters ran roughshod over Louisiana’s unique environment and way of life. Since then LEAN has fought to safeguard not just Louisiana’s scenic beauty, wildlife and culture but more importantly those underserved citizens that don’t have a voice. Help LEAN serve the needs of Louisiana's communities.
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The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics protects the outdoors by teaching and inspiring people to enjoy it responsibly. The Center accomplishes this mission by delivering cutting-edge education and research to millions of people every year. Enjoy your world. Leave No Trace.
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Coahoma Collective catalyzes arts-driven, community-inclusive revitalization in downtown Clarksdale
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Big Muddy Adventures: adventures on the Missouri, Mississippi, Meramec and Illinois -- covering the Grand Central Station of America's rivers from home base St. Louis.
