Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area: Report To The Minnesota Legislature

The Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area was designated over 30 years ago, extending approximately 72 miles and encompassing portions of some 30 governmental subdivisions. Executive Order 79-19 provides the standards and guidelines for Corridor planning and management. Protection and regulation of the Corridor is accomplished largely at the local level, with oversight and assistance provided by various regional, state, and federal agencies. The Critical Area Corridor is also federally-designated as the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MNRRA), a unit of the National Park Service.