Mississippi National River and Recreation Area - Park Planning (U.S. National Park Service)

Energy Experiment at Hastings
In the first of its kind installation in the U.S., the City of Hastings, working with Hydro Green Energy has been licensed to place two hydroturbines in the Mississippi River. The turbines are to be installed downstream from the existing hydropower plant at Lock and Dam #2.
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Bureau of Mines (Coldwater) Project
The National Park Service has been charged with determining the disposition of the former Bureau of Mines site. To become involved with this process watch for meetings and join our mailing list.

Minnesota Historical Society Proposes New Visitor Center
The Minnesota Historical Society proposes to build a new visitor center at Historic Fort Snelling. Documents relating to the facility and project status are available.
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Strategic Plan
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area staff worked with the Mississippi River Fund and Cinncinnatus, Inc, a consulting firm, to develop a strategic plan that clarifies the goals, visions, and values of the park.

Open Space Protection Opportunities
The National Park Service has developed the Open Space Protection Opportunities, a suite of informational tools that includes maps, a guidebook, and spatial data for use in a geographic information system. This information illustrates open space protection and restoration opportunities in the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.

Comprehensive Management Plan
The Comprehensive Management Plan was established and issued in 1995. It serves as the general management plan for the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. The plan provides guidance for managing this area for 10-15 years.