Endangered Wetlands

09/30/22 • 38 min

Mark River and John Ruskey talk about how the wetlands surrounding the Mississippi River are in danger of disappearing due to agriculture, commerce and pollution. One potential solution discussed is a piece of legislation called the Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative (MRRRI), a bill which could be passed in the near future. Also featuring "Reflections" my Mark River and a song by John Ruskey.

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Flooding and Climate Change

In this episode, Mark River interviews John Ruskey about how climate change is affecting the flooding, ecology and commerce along the Mississippi River. Learn how it is changing everything from the hatching season of mayflies to the growth of invasive plants and the migration patterns of snow geese while also disrupting the flow of barges and their cargo along the waterway. Also includes "River Time" with John Ruskey.

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The Beauty of the Community Canoe / Neal Moore 22 Rivers

Mark River and John Ruskey talk about monthly "Community Canoe Trips" and how inclusion, diversity and equity are best served by inviting all walks of life on these excursions. Mark discusses with Matt Sutton of Spring Initiative (a local after-school program in Clarksdale, MS) how these Community Canoe Trips enrich the lives of the underprivileged students and residents of the area. Mark River interviews Neal Moore, adventurer and author of the blog "22 Rivers", about his experiences traversing the Mississippi by canoe and his thoughts on the future of the American river system. Also featuring "Reflections" by Mark River and a new song by John Ruskey.