- Great Rivers Land Trust - Seeks to promote, for the benefit of the general public, the preservation and improvement of natural resources principally in, but not limited to, the watershed of the Mississippi River. Features partnerships and accomplishments in Illinois and Missouri.
- Life on the Mississippi River with Towboater David Estrada - 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.
- Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center - River forecasts for the Lower Mississippi River and it tributaries.
- Mississippi River Homepage - Gives an overview of attractions along the Mississippi River. It also promotes the author's books on the river.
- Mississippi River Parkway Commission - 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.
- Upper Mississippi River Conservation Committee - 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.
- A Huge, Boat-Hurdling Carp Is No Mississippi Fish Story - New York Times article describes problems and issues associated with carp escaped from fish farms in the Lower Mississippi Valley. Requires free registration. (August 23, 2002)
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