These islands have had the sand base formed, fines have been pumped onto each island, rock groins have been built and some shaping of the island profiles has been completed. The islands are expected to be under construction through the fall. The island-naming contest is open to the public. Deadline for submission of names is September 11, 1998. Proper names or names of deceased individuals will be considered.
Names reflecting habitat, wildlife, fish, geology, or the history of the river are preferred.
Each person is limited to a total of five names. No prizes will be awarded, however, certificates of appreciation will be given to each winner. Judging will be done by representatives of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Corps of Engineers, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Friends of the Upper Mississippi River Refuges, Stoddard Chapter of Ducks Unlimited Inc., Chaseburg Rod and Gun Club, and Stoddard Business Association. The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge pages are formatted for Mosasic defaults.