As a civil engineer by day and historical preservationist in her free time, Sarah McEwen explains the technical aspects of the Mississippi River Basin Model Waterways Experiment Station, located near Clinton, MS. The model is a large-scale hydraulic representation of the entire Mississippi River basin, covering an area of 200 acres. The model was built from 1943 to 1966 and in operation from 1949 until 1973. McEwen argues the importance of saving the model as a cultural heritage site for future Mississippians. This one-of-a-kind landmark is an example of local history and groundbreaking advancements that can occur in Mississippi.
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