Back to the River, Inc.

The Missouri River is North America’s longest river and serves an important role to the community - both environmentally and economically. Through the years, the impact humans and industry have had on the Missouri led to the depletion of wildlife habitat and subsequent destruction of the historic riverine ecosystem. Today, with the support and vision of former Nebraska Senator Bob Kerrey and through the coordinated efforts of far-sighted individuals and organizations, much of this Missouri River corridor area is being reclaimed - for wildlife and for the recreational, educational, economic and cultural benefit of its people.

Back to the River, a multi-dimensional project to enhance an ecological, recreational and historical corridor among the Missouri River in Nebraska and Iowa, has evolved from a long-standing dream of the river as the heart of our community. That dream is being realized through the combined efforts of public and private sponsors, who recognize a balance between the Missouri’s historically-recognized value as a commercial waterway and as an important natural habitat.

Back to the River encompasses both sides of a 64-mile stretch from Mondamin, Iowa and Herman, Nebraska, to the mouth of the Platte River.