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Mississippi National River and Recreation AreaA blue heron wades along one of the shallow lakes of the Mississippi River corridor.
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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
Links

Interactive Watershed Game
Bell Museum of Natural History

Water Activities, Art and Experiments
Environmental Protection Agency

Aquatic Bug Theater, Kid's Water Activities
Environmental Protection Agency

Informational Overview of Watersheds
Center for Global Environmental Education

Center for Global Environmental Education

Earth's Water/Water Science
U.S. Geological Service

Saving Water and Energy
American Rivers

Wastewater Treatment for Youngsters
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services

The mississippi river at night.  

Did You Know?
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, more than 50 cities rely on the Mississippi River for daily water supply.

Last Updated: April 23, 2009 at 10:33 EST