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Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 10:00AMA 'flood' of information for U of M students
From KARE 11:
It's the perfect learning tool in their own backyard. "This is a great opportunity for students," says Pat Nunnally from the University of Minnesota. Nunnally teaches courses on the Mississippi River and urban design.
This Spring's flooding has provided an excellent backdrop for learning. "The U of M is one of the great universities and it's along one of the great rivers in the world," says Nunnally. "We're getting our students involved in real-world research and learning."
Volunteer for River Flats Garlic Mustard Removal with Friends of the Mississippi River
From FMR:
After a brief introduction and training, volunteers will proceed to the river flats, known for their large sandy beaches and wonderful river-edge view. Working alongside FMR staff, volunteers will remove the large spread of garlic mustard -- an herbaceous exotic plant invading many areas of the River Gorge and out-competing native spring plant species. While extremely invasive, this plant is easy to identify and pull by hand. After just two hours of work, volunteers will see an immediate difference, and will help improve both wildlife habitat and water quality.
New Flood Forum
From River Talk:
The University of Minnesota's River Life Partnership has put together a multi-platform digital flood forum, where we are gathering information, diverse perspectives, and considerations from across the state and region.
The Mississippi River Flooding Keeping Gophers' Rowers on Dry Land
From mndaily.com:
Flooding predictions aside, this has already been a trying year for the U of M Rowing Team practice routine. Monday was the first time the team rowed the Mississippi in 2011. It was too windy on Tuesday, and by Wednesday there was a new blanket of ice. By the time the ice melts again, the river will likely be flooded, meaning two things.
Carping on Carp
From River Talk:
Dennis Anderson is the widely-read outdoors columnist for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, who can be pretty reliably counted on to treat the issues of environmental protection through the perspective of a hunter and fisher. That's fine; those are important contituencies for habitat, clean water, and other concerns in this part of the world.
2 Riverfront Parks to Get $2 Million Makeovers
From the Star Tribune:
Boom Island, a 22-acre park on the Mississippi River just north of downtown Minneapolis, is set to get a $1.2 million makeover.
Its little-used neighbor, B.F. Nelson Park, will receive $800,000 worth of improvements.
Asian Carp Closer than We Think?
From the Star Tribune:
Of all problems facing Minnesota, attempting to stop -- or slow -- the Asian carp from further invading the state's waters should be at the top of the list.
Minneapolis Upper Riverfront a Truck Dock?
From the Star Tribune:
Could the Mississippi River upstream from the Hennepin Avenue Bridge become a haven for birds and animals, a magnet for residents and recreation, and a spark for new, green jobs?
Asian Carp - The One That Got Away?
From Minnesota Monthly:
They’re breaking jaws. They’re spawning lawsuits. They’re pitting states against states. Now, as Asian carp invade Minnesota, they’re even worrying the president.
