by Michael | Sep 11, 2024 | Blog, Explore, Field Notes, Guest Blogs, River Citizen Stories, River Culture, River History, Take Action, Uncategorized, Water Quality, Wetlands and Floodplains, Wildlife
When the Waters Return by Mark “River” Peoples ‘When The Waters Return’ is a guest blog written by Mark “River” Peoples. The blog’s photos are used with permission from John Ruskey at Quapaw Canoe Company. Visit island63.com...
by Gretchen Hagle | Jan 30, 2024 | Blog, Mississippi Memories, River Culture
Scenes From Our Mighty Mississippi In December 2023, we hosted one of our most entertaining events of the year! “Scenes From Our Mighty Mississippi” is a magical journey of song, storytelling, and visual imagery featuring Steven Marking, an acclaimed...
by Michael | Feb 3, 2021 | Blog, Explore, River Culture, Take Action, Uncategorized
With a river full of possibilities, how will you enjoy the Mississippi? Last summer, I waded into the waters at the confluence – the area known as B’dote to the Dakota – where two great rivers, the Mississippi and Minnesota, meet to become one. As my legs greeted the...
by Michael | Jan 6, 2021 | Agricultural Pollution, Blog, Dead Zone, Flooding, Guest Blogs, Plastic Pollution, Policy, River Culture, River History, Take Action, Water Quality, Wetlands and Floodplains, Wildlife
2020 Policy Highlights and the 2021 Round-Up from MRN Members & Friends Reflecting on 2020: MRN’s Policy Highlights Happy new year, River Citizens! While our biggest challenges of 2020 — a global pandemic, devastating economic downturn, and continuing...
by Michael | Oct 27, 2020 | Agricultural Pollution, Blog, Dead Zone, Explore, Flooding, Mississippi River News, Policy, River Culture, Take Action, Water Quality, Wetlands and Floodplains, Wildlife
Yazoo Pumps Project Sets Dangerous Precedent for Bedrock Environmental Protections Oppose Yazoo Pumps If you’re a longtime River Citizen and follower of 1 Mississippi, chances are that you’ve heard of the Yazoo Backwater Pumps Project in Mississippi’s South Delta...
by Michael | Oct 1, 2020 | Agricultural Pollution, Blog, Dead Zone, Field Notes, Policy, River Culture, River History, Water Quality, Wetlands and Floodplains, Wildlife
23 Meetings: Mississippi River Network Floods the Hill – Virtually! Last week, the Mississippi River Network (MRN) met with staff and decision-makers from over 20 Congressional offices as part of our virtual fly-in. These meetings are important opportunities for us to...
