New York Times article describes problems and issues associated with carp escaped from fish farms in the Lower Mississippi Valley. Requires free registration.

See my Real Life accounts of living on the Mississippi River and its tributaries. Hop onboard for a towboat journey down the Mighty Mississippi River.

Network encouraging cooperation among government, academic, and industry partners to address the continuing environmental decline of the lower Mississippi River/Gulf of Mexico estuary system.

River forecasts for the Lower Mississippi River and it tributaries.

Gives an overview of attractions along the Mississippi River. It also promotes the author's books on the river.

Multi-state, nonprofit group working to preserve and enhance the river's scenic, historic and recreational resources, promote tourism and economic growth, and develop the Great River Road. Includes state resources, maps, events, and actions.

Multi-state, nonprofit group preserves & enhances the scenic, historic & recreational resources of the Mississippi River, promotes tourism & economic growth, and develops the Great River Road.

Offers the on-line version of The Riverview Times, which covers news, events, photography, history, cultures, environment and other information related to the Upper Mississippi River.

To promote the preservation, development, and wise utilization of the natural and recreational resources of the Upper Mississippi River, and to formulate policies, plans, and programs for carrying on cooperative surveys and studies. Rock Island, IL.

Information relating to Upper Mississippi River, harbors, marinas, yacht clubs, slips, docks, boats, marine services, and classified ads.