Episode
Episode 267: Big Year of Rivers - The Once and Future Mississippi
- Podcast
- The Wandering Naturalist
- Published
- Jan 7, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1821
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Summary
Dr. John Anfinson, one of the leading experts on the Mississippi River in our area joins us to talk about the past, present, and future of the Mississippi. He tells us stories of the Mississippi as people tried to navigate the gorge, how its unique geology created the Twin Cities, and why the Mississippi between the Twin Cities was changed into a series of lakes. He also discusses the potential future of the Mississippi River and how you can learn about it and join in the conversation about what the Mississippi should be.