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River Issues

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Although there are numerous government agencies that manage multiple aspects of the river’s resources, there is no single entity with the authority to manage the UMR ecosystem in its entirety.

In spite of the UMRCC’s 75 years of coordinated efforts among the states and federal agencies, limited authorities, jurisdictional boundaries, inadequate funding, etc. prevent the application of comprehensive management strategies which are needed to ensure that the UMR ecosystem remains productive for future generations.

As our collective knowledge of the UMR ecosystem’s health and resilience grows, the UMRCC will be a critical leader in translating that knowledge into action to ensure the UMR remains productive despite a changing world.

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The UMRCC is supported by natural resource management agencies in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri.     

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UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
UMRCC Coordinator Neal Jackson
Large Rivers Coordination Office
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
292 San Diego Road
Carbondale, Illinois 62901

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