by Staff | Sep 2, 2014 | Blog, Explore, River History, Take Action, Wildlife
How do we reconnect with where we live? How do we stop and “smell the roses” in a place we have seen over and over again? How do we learn to appreciate our surroundings we likely take for granted each day? Searching for the answer, I began to explore the world around...
by Staff | Jul 24, 2014 | Agricultural Pollution, Blog, Take Action
In May’s River Citizen newsletter you got a chance to explore the benefits of local foods for you and the River.Well, I would like to share a success story about my neighborhood’s journey to fresh foods with their mobile food bus: The Green Machine. Did you know that...
by Staff | Jul 9, 2014 | Blog, Newsletter, Take Action
On the 4th of July, as fireworks twinkled in the sky above and “The Star-Spangled Banner” played, I lost myself in a moment of time travel, peeking in on others in their moments of bravery. First, gazing through the smoky field, I saw a soldier in the Revolutionary...
by Staff | Jul 9, 2014 | Blog, Take Action
In the 2012 election, only 57% of Americans voted. That means about 93 million people basically shrugged their shoulders and sat on the sideline. This apathy ranks us 26th in voter turnout, behind countries like Ireland, Israel and Slovenia. What’s worse is our...
by Staff | May 21, 2014 | Blog, Take Action
The 1 Mississippi website is a treasure trove of resources for you to learn more and get involved. Among them is a list of actions we recommend. You might not know where to start, so I’ve taken the liberty of breaking them down a few of the actions you can take which...
by Staff | May 2, 2014 | Blog, Take Action
“The Mississippi River supports jobs, provides food and water and gives our culture and traditions a sense of permanence. Yet, so many times, it is taken for granted but we, as mayors, certainly do not.” – Roy Buol, Mayor of Dubuque and River Citizen Like many...
