Decades after it disappeared, wild rice is blooming again on the Upper Mississippi
Wild rice is pictured in the floating-leaf stage on the upper Mississippi River in June 2023. The floating-leaf stage occurs before the plant matures. (Courtesy Alicia Carhart, Wisconsin DNR)
For some, the resurgence of the wild rice is a source of wonder. For others, it’s more of a nuisance, making it hard to maneuver boats through areas that were once easily passable.
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