AWI goes to Washington! AWI Board members Teri Goodmann, @kirstenlynnminn and Larry Weber, along with TNC partner @KameranOnley discussed MS River watershed issues with USDA, USACE and White House Office of Public Engagement and CEQ.
#mississippiriver@nature_wonks
Spent several days touring the Delta with AWI board member Dr. Barb Kleiss. Highlights included Skylake a MS River oxbow 60 miles from the current river’s course and Old River Control.
We are excited to announce our new Board of Directors leadership team and thank all Board members for their work on a healthy #MississippiRiver watershed! https://t.co/jglD8tgVX5
Congratulations to Larry Weber - a leader in watershed management in IA and across the Mississippi River Watershed. Glad to have you on our team! @AWRAHQ
Photo of Head of Passes, the official mouth of the Mississippi River. Also known as the bottom of the boot in Louisiana. Thanks @SouthWings for making this flight happen. #coastal#river#wetlands
"@POTUS’ America the Beautiful initiative might, at first glance, seem like a skin-deep response to... profound issues. But it is perfectly crafted to turn land into green infrastructure for a more sustainable & equitable America." — @JadDaley https://t.co/LkbrujtzQf
DYK? Cover crops enhance biodiversity and promote a healthier ecosystem. Flowering cover crops can provide food and habitat for important pollinators and beneficial insects. They can also support birds, other wildlife. 🐝🦋🌱🌷🌼 #Conservation#NationalPollinatorWeek
We saw our highest outdoor recreation participation rate in 2020 with 53% of Americans getting outside at least once. See key findings & challenges that lie ahead in our full 2021 Outdoor Participation Trends Report: https://t.co/v0EjjrFkJm
"The success of rural America depends on agriculture, and the success of agriculture depends on ensuring the quality and resilience of our land and water resources." More from Environment Program Director Moira McDonald: https://t.co/ubwpcKhl6o
Happy Birthday to @IowaFloodCenter co-founder and IWA's Project Lead, Larry Weber! He's spending his day in Hamburg, IA speaking to residents about the new Missouri River Flood Forecast and Information System. Hope you find an ice cream stop! His favorite @ChocShoppe!