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 coordination 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 health and resilience grows, the UMRCC will be a critical leader in informing and advocating for actions to ensure the UMR remains productive despite a changing world.
