Upper Mississippi River Land Cover Change (1989-2020) Story Map

July 9, 2026

This story map highlights the most prevalent changes in land cover and vegetation in the Upper Mississippi River System from 1989-2020. Changes in the abundance and distribution of land cover and vegetation types is a primary concern of resource managers because such changes influence the abundance and quality of habitats offered, along with the biodiversity and productivity of the river system.

Upper_Mississippi_River_Land_Cover_Change_(1989-2020) — Depiction of a land cover viewer embedded within the Upper Mississippi River Land Cover Change story map which allows users to summarize the area of each pool according to each land cover type and year combination.