Mississippi River — Field Notes

A Walk Along the Port Louisa Shore: Photo set 1724. Pool 17. The eastern edge of the Louisa District, Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge.

The 9-foot project transformed large portions of the Upper Mississippi River into semi-private recreation landscapes. This walk along the Port Louisa shore uses repeat photography to examine that landscape change.

The "Dry" Side of the Levee: Photo set 1635. Pool 16. Andalusia, IL.

The 9-foot project was promising to small towns along the Upper Mississippi River like Andalusia, IL. It brought rising waters, which brought a levee. This repeat photography fieldwork conducted February 13, 2020 shows examples of the 9-foot project’s impact on riverfront town landscapes.

Back to the Beginning - a Return to the Bluff: Photo set 1858. Pool 18. South of Keithsburg, IL

The unique bluff topography of Pool 18 of the Upper Mississippi River, south of Keithsburg, IL yields deep and beautiful slough formations - perfect bald eagle habitat. This repeat photography fieldwork conducted February 6, 2020 shows examples of how the lock and dam system has contributed to slough formation, settler removal, and monoculture tree growth.

A blog detailing repeat photography trips and other methodological excursions along the Upper Mississippi River.