River News
The Blog
From inspired reflections to in-depth policy analysis, the 1 Mississippi blog roll is a must read. Primarily authored by Mississippi River Network staff and member organizations; we also offer this space for guest blogs.
Please contact info@1mississippi.org with submissions!
How is Urban Runoff Affecting Your Water Quality?
Urban and suburban areas contain buildings, homes, and other impervious (non-porous) surfaces, such as paved roads and parking lots, that do not allow stormwater to absorb into the ground thoroughly. Instead, we rely on built ‘gray’...
1 Mississippi: River Citizen 2019 Highlights
Started in 2009, 1 Mississippi is a growing national movement of nearly 20,000 River Citizens- everyday people dedicated to protecting the River by speaking up on its behalf and caring for it in simple ways that make a big difference. From...
Five key reflections from the Mississippi River Network’s 2019 Annual Meeting
The Mississippi River Network’s 2019 Annual Meeting was held in St. Louis, MO, and was a success with many key takeaways…
The Newsletter
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What is your role in creating a healthy Mississippi River? (February 2020)
February 2020 1 Mississippi Newsletter: NEPA Action Alert, Simple Actions to Improve Water Quality, Seeing your Direct Connection to the River, River Events, River News
Boundaries don’t protect rivers, people do. Read all about it in your January Newsletter.
Kick off 2020 with your 1 Mississippi January Newsletter: read 10 actions you can take for the River in 2020, how Clean Water Act revision affects the River, honoring River Champion Greg Poleski, upcoming events, and more! (Avg. read time: 3 minutes)
It’s time to reflect on 2019 – 1 Mississippi River Citizen highlights!
It’s safe to say, 2019 was a year of overflow on the Mississippi River and its tributaries. Record-breaking flooding in 2019 across the watershed leaves no doubt that the River must be respected. This past year was also another reminder that we are in a time of change. Our choices and actions today will have rippling impacts on the generations to come.
Step 1
Become a River Citizen
Yes! The River can count on me!
I am committed to protecting the Mississippi River and will take at least three actions to care for this valuable resource. Please keep me informed about actions I can take to protect the Mississippi River as a River Citizen:
Step 2
Educate Yourself
The 1 Mississippi program is implemented by the Mississippi River Network and is the nation’s only grassroots outreach effort focused on the entire Mississippi River with the goal to educate the public on the urgent issues facing the River. The Mississippi River Network is a coalition of over 55 organizations working toward a healthy and resilient River for the land, water, wildlife, and people.
Nutrient pollution
Importance of floodplains and wetlands
Farm bill conservation programs
Step 3
Take Action
There are many ways you can take action for a healthy Mississippi River. We have a list of 10 actions you can take now. Check out our action center for current action alerts, bigger projects we are working on, and ways to get involved. You can also check out our events calendar to see what events are happening in your area.