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The Little River Drainage District in Cape Girardeau, MO, traces its origins back to the early French trappers who named the region Little River. Established under the Swamp Land Act of 1850, the district was created to drain federally owned swamp land and convert it into productive agricultural use. Recognizing the fertile soil created by sediment deposits from the Mississippi River and Ozark foothill streams, landowners in the area devised plans in the 1840s to transform the swamp into farmland. Today, the Little River Drainage District stands as the largest drainage district in the United States, a testament to the successful transformation of the landscape.Generated from the website

Cape Girardeau Area Magnet, located in Cape Girardeau, MO, is a regional economic development organization dedicated to fostering creative ideas, promoting business growth, and providing opportunities for talented individuals. With a renewed focus on economic development, the organization has expanded its board of directors and engaged Ernst Young LLP Economic Development Advisory Services to facilitate a strategic planning process. Through collaboration with stakeholders and the implementation of a three-phase redevelopment framework, Cape Girardeau Area Magnet aims to build a more inclusive coalition and achieve long-term economic vibrancy in the Cape Girardeau Area.Generated from the website