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Lock and Dam 15 in the Quad Cities of Iowa and Illinois is seen from above on the Mississippi River in September 2023. Aerial support provided by LightHawk. Credit: Nick Rohlman, The Gazette

Apply now for reporting positions at 11 newsrooms selected by Report for America to expand the Ag & Water Desk

Post author:Admin
Post published:December 7, 2023
Post category:News & Updates

These outlets will grow the Ag & Water Desk's reach across the nation's largest watershed alongside the award-winning journalism collaborative’s founding partners. Journalists can apply now for 11 new reporting positions.

An aerial view of Muscatine, Iowa on the Mississippi River on Monday, September 18, 2023. Aerial support provided by LightHawk. Credit: Nick Rohlman, The Gazette

Missouri School of Journalism releases major study on environmental attitudes in Mississippi River basin

Post author:Admin
Post published:October 23, 2023
Post category:News & Updates

Update: View a recording of our Nov. 14 webinar about this groundbreaking survey of public opinion in the nation's largest watershed.

Ag & Water Desk expands coverage of local environment and agriculture news with new grant

Post author:Admin
Post published:July 31, 2023
Post category:News & Updates

The $2.47 million grant extends the Walton Family Foundation's support of the Desk for three more years and represents a more than $1 million increase over the local reporting network's founding grant in 2021.

We’re hiring! Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk seeks part-time data journalist

Post author:Admin
Post published:December 19, 2022
Post category:News & Updates

The Ag & Water Desk is seeking a part-time, remote data journalist to support our coverage of water, agriculture, climate and environmental issues inside the Mississippi River basin.