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    The Piasa and Eagle’s Nest Habitat Rehabilitation and Enhancement Project is a project within the Upper Mississippi River Restoration Program, situated approximately eight miles upriver from Alton, Ill. . This project focuses on deepening side channels and backwater habitats and creating three new islands to benefit a multitude of fish and wildlife. Additionally, the project will enhance boating access to the area, helping to find a balance between conservation and recreation needs.

    Mississippi River Project Balances Aquatic Ecosystems and Navigation

    Is it possible to promote a healthier and more resilient Mississippi River ecosystem without impacting navigation? The Upper Mississippi River Restoration, or UMRR, Program was initiated to do just that. Authorized by the Water Resources Development Act of 1986, UMRR was the first environmental restoration and monitoring program undertaken on a large river system in the United States.