Upper Mississippi/Illinois rivers

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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 Study on the Economic Impact of Increased Congestion on the Upper Mississippi - PDF