MINNESOTA Minnes St. Paul Savage Winona ota Riv er which consists of 175 shippers, unions, farm groups and barge operators who advocate for well-maintained inland waterways. As Congress addresses fiscal year 2020 funding bills, the CHS team is urging policymakers to adequately fund river infrastructure programs, says Engelen, including spending proceeds in the Inland Waterways Trust Fund, which is generated by a diesel fuel tax paid by commercial operators. CHS and other shippers also are opposing proposals to privatize locks and dams, which could lead to new tolls and fees. “Our strongest asset is the voice of our owners,” says Engelen. “We encourage owners to talk with elected officials about the impact the aging infrastructure has on farms and businesses.” “A healthy river is good for everyone and results in better competition,” adds Meyer. “When we can’t ship via the river, that affects all producers.” n IOWA Davenport Riv er Muscatine Morris Peru Illi no is Pekin Havana INDIANA ve r OHIO Bellaire Beardstown ILLINOIS St. Louis Ohi o Ri Melbourne MISSOURI Owensboro KENTUCKY R iv e ARKANSAS Helena M iss iss i TENNESSEE Memphis Greenville Lake Providence CHS-owned river terminals (fertilizer) CHS-owned river terminals (grain) CHS joint venture river terminals (fertilizer) is maintained from Baton Rouge, La., to Minneapolis, Minn., to move goods up and down the Mississippi River Source: National Park Service 9-FOOT SHIPPING CHANNEL p pi r MISSISSIPPI LOUISIANA Myrtle Grove CHS joint venture river terminals (grain) Locks and dams Export terminal Your CHS Connection 25