The rivers have become part of our heritage. There's something to be said about a mighty force carrying volumes of water in such a tranquil way.
People get out to our rivers and get away from it all in a very short distance.
However, the natural environment of the Mississippi and Rock rivers must be protected so people can continue to enjoy them, Mr. Stein said. It never stays the same. As much as we keep trying to make it the same, it changes. New backwaters for the river should be created. He used to transport passengers on the Mississippi aboard the Channel Cat water taxi, and he lives on the banks of the Rock River, south of Silvis.