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RWD Introduces Students To Life On The River RWD_Advisory Board

RWD Introduces Students To Life On The River

July 24, 2023

In 2004, just one year after the opening of the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium (River Museum), AEP River Operations (AEP) launched the RiverWorks Discovery program. According to Mark… Read More

National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium Celebrates 20 Years The RiverWorks Discovery Splash Zone

National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium Celebrates 20 Years

July 21, 2023

The summer of 2003 marked the grand opening of the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium in Dubuque, Iowa. With strong political and private backing (including from members of the… Read More

Curve Flattened, Reopening Proceeds Cautiously WJ Editorial

Curve Flattened, Reopening Proceeds Cautiously

May 22, 2020

This week, we report on the cautious reopening of The River School in Memphis, Tenn. The Mississippi River Museum in Dubuque, Iowa, is also reopening June 1, as are some… Read More

Earth Day A Time To Reflect On Rivers’ Progress WJ Editorial

Earth Day A Time To Reflect On Rivers’ Progress

April 24, 2020

Wednesday, April 22, marked the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The American Waterways Operators (AWO) partnered with RiverWorks Discovery, an outreach program of the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and the National Rivers Hall of… Read More

Industry Leaders Share Success Stories From ‘Who Works The Rivers’ Brian Karl (left), mechanic for Crescent Towing in New Orleans, speaks to high school students touring the company’s west bank headquarters during a recent Who Works the Rivers event. Andrew Cooper, executive vice president of Crescent Towing, served as tour guide for the students. (Photo courtesy of Crescent Towing)

Brian Karl (left), mechanic for Crescent Towing in New Orleans, speaks to high school students touring the company’s west bank headquarters during a recent Who Works the Rivers event. Andrew Cooper, executive vice president of Crescent Towing, served as tour guide for the students. (Photo courtesy of Crescent Towing)

Industry Leaders Share Success Stories From ‘Who Works The Rivers’

March 6, 2020

RiverWorks Discovery, the educational outreach program of the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium in Dubuque, Iowa, has been sponsoring its popular Who Works the Rivers marine industry career discovery… Read More