The latest proposal to revise the Missouri River Master Manual must be reviewed by the corps and the Clinton administration.

CNN: Missouri River destiny hangs in the balance

"Back then the Thames was the biggest boulevard in London, so if a monarch wanted to make an impression on the populous they would do it on the river, " said Pageant Master Adrian Evans, the man responsible for organizing Sunday's eye-popping event.

CNN: British monarchy's long-lasting love affair with the sea

The river restoration effort started five years ago when politicians assembled residents to help design a new master plan for the city of 188, 000 about 25 miles east of Lake Michigan.

WSJ: Real Rapids in Grand Rapids?