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Minnesotan plans to be the first Black woman to solo kayak the Mississippi from source to sea

Minnesotan plans to be the first Black woman to solo kayak the Mississippi from source to sea

Devin Brown is embarking on a journey to kayak from the source of the Mississippi River at Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico. If successful, she would be the first Black woman to solo the length of the river.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Study: Water clarity in lakes affecting loons’ success

Study: Water clarity in lakes affecting loons’ success

A Chapman University biologist says his findings show reduced water clarity in Wisconsin lakes makes it more difficult for adult loons to hunt for food for their chicks in July, a critical growth period.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Council recommends $12 million to fight invasive carp

Council recommends $12 million to fight invasive carp

A proposal to install a barrier to prevent invasive carp from moving up the Mississippi River got a surprise boost this week. The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council makes recommendations on how to spend money from a dedicated sales tax.
by Kirsti Marohn

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So long, Stumpy. More than 150 of D.C.’s cherry trees have to go as water rises

So long, Stumpy. More than 150 of D.C.’s cherry trees have to go as water rises

Washington, D.C.’s famous cherry blossoms hit peak bloom this week. This will be the last season for about 150 of the famous flowering trees — they’ll soon be cut down to adjust to sea-level rise.
by Jacob Fenston

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