Guttenberg Habitat Project Uses Dredged Sand to Restore Mississippi River Islands
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Updated Sep 23
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What happened
A $40 million habitat rehabilitation and enhancement project is underway in the Mississippi River’s Lower Pool 10 near Guttenberg. The project utilizes dredged river sand to rebuild islands and protect shorelines. This work is part of the Upper Mississippi River Restoration Program.
From kcrg.com
Why it matters
The project is critical because erosion is destroying natural habitats in the Mississippi River. The restoration aims to protect the ecosystem and floodplain forest that supports aquatic vegetation and wildlife.
Mississippi State University is studying erosion and partnering to install breakwaters in the Back Bay area.
From kcrg.com
Who's involved
- John HendersonProgram manager for the Upper Mississippi River Restoration Program
- GuttenbergCity where the habitat rehabilitation project is located
- IowaState where the habitat rehabilitation project is located
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The entities involved
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Mississippi River
primary river of the largest drainage basin in the United States
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Guttenberg
city in Iowa, USA
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