Faced with the reality that conventional infrastructure alone cannot solve municipal water system challenges, mayors along the Mississippi River began exploring alternatives 15 years ago.
“We’re not going to pump and pipe our way out of these problems,” explains Colin Wellenkamp of the Mississippi River Cities & Towns Initiative.
Instead, the solution lies in integrating natural systems and environmental services, which cover larger areas and come with lower maintenance costs.
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Mississippi By Nature series supported by the Walton Family Foundation and outfitted by Patagonia
