The Mississippi is one of the world's great rivers but it seems to carry less reverence than other iconic water bodies across the country. River advocates are finding their own ways to help people connect.
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The Mississippi River is one of the world's great rivers, but it seems to carry less reverence than other iconic water bodies across the country, an attitude with serious consequences. River advocates are finding their own ways to help people connect.
The Mississippi carries far less reverence than other iconic water bodies across the U.S., and it has consequences that affect everyone living in the basin.