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Publications of the Mississippi Headwaters Board

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Mississippi Headwaters Guide Book (1995, 80 pages) Text by Molly MacGregor Illustrations by Peter L. Card III. Mississippi Headwaters Guide Book helps the reader find the treasures of the Mississippi River's first 400 miles in northern Minnesota. The guide is illustrated by four-color maps depicting recreation sites, historic locations, plants and animals of the river, such as timber wolf, orchids, snapping turtle and osprey. Black and white photos show scenic locations and the text is illustrated by original pencil drawings. $10.00 plus tax and shipping

River Monitors Manual (1997, 200 pages) Produced by Mississippi Headwaters Board and Rivers Council of Minnesota. The River Monitors Manual instructs readers how to understand the health of a river or stream. It teaches the basic concepts of river ecology, the fundamentals of monitoring river water quality, how to interpret results and take actions to protect your river. It will also help you choose the level of monitoring that is appropriate for the resources you have available. $10.00 plus tax and shipping

Mississippi Headwaters Forest Steward Booklet: Harvesting your Woodlot and Protecting your Shoreline (MHB 1996) Discusses the value of forests to rivers and lakes, the types of forest communities found in Minnesota and how to manage woodlots to protect water quality, biological diversity and aesthetics. Booklet, $2.00 plus tax, quantity limited. 1997-99 Biennial Report of the Mississippi Headwaters Board Report of MHB operations to the Minnesota Legislature. No charge

Recreation on the Headwaters of the Mississippi River: An Assessment of Users, Attitudes and Values for the first 400 Miles of the Mississippi River, By Patrick Welle and Norman Baer. (Bemidji State University for the Mississippi Headwaters Board) 1994, 200+ pages. $5.00 plus tax, quantity limited.

Message of the Eagle, 1993 VHS Video program documenting restoration of the bald eagle on the Chippewa National Forest, which is bisected by the Mississippi River. Available through local library loan only.

Mississippi Waters Study Guide, October 1991 A companion to the video program exploring the themes and issues of river protection of the Mississippi River. $7.00 plus tax

Mississippi Waters, June 1991, VHS A video and audio survey of the natural and cultural features of the Mississippi Headwaters using scenic footage, historic art, Ojibwe oral tradition and music to tell this story. Available through local library loan only.

Mississippi Headwaters River Watch, VHS A 10-minute audio-visual program describing river water quality monitoring and protection. $3.00 plus tax, limited copies.

Who Owns the Mississippi River, and Mississippi Headwaters: River of Change, Two 28-minute audio cassette programs produced from the remarks made at MHB conference October 28, 1991, exploring how cultural values for rivers affect the use and management of the water resources. $3.00 plus tax

A User's Guide to Shoreland Development, February 1991 A manual about the biology and chemistry of lakes and river, government regulations, management programs and activities to protect shorelands. $5.00 plus tax, limited quantity.

Add 6.5% Minnesota sales tax

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You may order any of these publications from the Mississippi Headwaters Board.