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  Army Corp of Engineers

  
  

  The Upper Mississippi River-Illinois Waterway (UMR-IWW) System

  
  Navigation Study

   

  Letters

  
  

  www.waterwayscouncil.org	www.waterways.org
  www.mvd.usace.army.mil/	www.ProtectTheMissouri.com

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  Surface Transportation Board

  
  Department of Transportation

• Missouri River

  NCGA supports management of the Missouri River that places the highest priority on economic uses of the river, i.e., power generation, flood control for agricultural land, navigation and irrigation. We recognize the recreational and environmental value of the river and will work with others to maintain and enhance recreational and environmental benefits. RELATED LINKS: Coalition to Protect the Missouri River Agricultural...

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• Transportation

  Corn growers depend on reliable, cost-effective transportation - whether by barge, truck or rail - to deliver farm inputs to producers and to deliver harvested grain to markets. Presently, the U.S. enjoys a comparative advantage in corn production world wide, and the per-ton cost for transporting corn in the United States is lower than in other countries. But the United States has allowed its transportation infrastructure to deteriorate. At the same time, our competitors are making major...

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• Missouri River - Coalition to Protect the Missouri River

  The Coalition to Protect the Missouri River (CPR) has been created to represent the diverse interests of agricultural, navigational, industrial, utility and business-related entities who support responsible management of Missouri River resources. CPR opposes any major changes in the management of the Missouri River that adversely affects congressionally authorized uses. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) has been considering changes in its guidance document, the Missouri River Master...

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• Upper Mississippi/Illinois River

  www.newlocks.org House Rejects Raiding River Dollars Inland Waterway Trust Fund Dedicated to Lock Modernization Minnesota State Legislature Resolution Supporting Upper Mississippi River Improvements - PDF NCGA seeks the replacement of the existing 600 foot locks with 1,200 foot lock chambers at Mississippi L&D 25,24,22,21,20 and LaGrange and Peoria on the Illinois river. In addition we advocate guidewall extensions at Mississippi L&D 18, 17, 16, 15, and 14. (more info) The Evans...

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• Upper Mississippi/Illinois River - Economic Benefits

  Economic Benefits of Improving the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers The Upper Mississippi and Illinois River System should play a huge role in solving the energy, environmental and employment challenges. Yet, century-old infrastructure simply won’t work to meet the challenges that lay ahead. Increase U.S. Competitiveness The value of products moved by the river is $12 billion per year. In any...

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• Upper Mississippi/Illinois River - House Rejects River Dollars Trust Fund

  For Immediate Release Contact: Chris Brescia, Paul C. Rohde 314/436-7303 Thursday March 6, 2003 House Rejects Raiding River Dollars Inland Waterway Trust Fund Dedicated to Lock Modernization A House Committee addressing allocation of tax depository sums for river issues rejected the Administration’s idea of using reserves, dedicated for lock construction, to pay for everyday operation and maintenance of the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers....

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• Upper Mississippi/Illinois River - Environmental Benefits

  Environmental Benefits of Improving the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Barge transportation is the most efficient, environmentally friendly, and safest means of moving bulk commodities. Here are the facts: The lock and dam system directly supports recreation, the environment, and municipalities. The backwaters created by the lock and dam system support over 40 percent of the migratory water fowl and fish breeding grounds and are home to more than...

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• Upper Mississippi/Illinois River - Improvements

  Upper Mississippi/Illinois River Improvements Corn growers depend on reliable, cost-effective transportation - whether by barge, truck or rail - to deliver farm inputs to producers and to deliver harvested grain to markets. Presently, the U.S. enjoys a comparative advantage in corn production world wide, and the per-ton cost for transporting corn in the United States is lower than in other countries. But the United States has allowed its transportation...

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• Upper Mississippi/Illinois River - Improvements - Compare Grain Hauling

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