Upon Their Shoulders: A History of the Mississippi River Commission from Its Inception through the Advent of the Modern Mississippi River and Tributaries Project.

摘要

The Mississippi River Commission is honored to serve the people of the Mississippi Valley and the nation. The Mississippi River basin is the greatest living and working watershed, encompassing 41 percent of the United States and parts of Canada. Benefits produced from its navigation, flood control, recreation, and complex ecosystem positively impact the nation and the world. Upon Their Shoulders is the story of complicated, intricate, and sometimes conflicting forces confronting the private, local, state, and Federal agencies charged with improving and managing this indispensable resource. The long-standing partnerships forged among the people of the Missouri, Ohio, and Mississippi River valleys help to balance many competing needs and deliver positive value to the nation.