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!
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…
Where the Mississippi and America’s Land and Water Conservation Program Meet
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) was passed in 1964 to ensure American's public access to outdoor recreation. Since then the law has helped create and improve thousands of projects across the country, from National Parks to neighborhood...
The Newsletter
The 1 Mississippi newsletter is one of the most sought-out monthly publications on the River! We share current River happenings, action alerts, upcoming local events, and much more.
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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.
NOVEMBER 2019: Key takeaways from the 2019 Mississippi River Annual Meeting in St. Louis, MO!
As snow and ice appear on stretches of our beautiful River, we recap Nov. 2019 in your River Citizen monthly newsletter: What happened at the Annual Meeting; River Citizen testimonials; and where/how to take action for the Mississippi River.
October 2019: What happened on the River in October? 1 Mississippi River Citizen updates!
We present to you your 1 Mississippi Monthy River Citizen Oct. 2019 newsletter. Includes: public meetings allowed for citizens to be heard; new website launch; welcome new outreach coordinator based in Dubuque, IA; where the River and LWCF meet; Relay of Voices nears Gulf; River News.
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.