by Staff | Apr 15, 2014 | Blog, Newsletter, Take Action
As our country celebrates Earth Day next week, we celebrate the people who make Earth Day every day. The Mississippi River Network members’ staff dedicate their time to create a cleaner Mississippi River for all of us. The Network is strong because its members...
by Staff | Mar 20, 2014 | Blog, Take Action
What Caring Looks Like Well, Spring officially sprung, full of new life, new hope and new energy. Reading the words of wisdom from one of our country’s premier poets reminds me of other qualities that, when exercised, create a wellspring that never runs dry. A...
by Staff | Feb 12, 2014 | Blog, Newsletter, Take Action
Never Forget: Elected Officials Answer to You Dear River Citizens, Civic participation gets results. Your recent efforts to improve the Farm Bill would have made the founding fathers proud. Through our actions, River Citizens across America proved the heartbeat that...
by Staff | Jan 29, 2014 | Blog, Take Action
In dozens of communities along the Mississippi River from St. Paul, MN to New Orleans, LA Living Lands & Waters (LL&W) is coordinating the Great Mississippi River Cleanup (GMRC). The first Great Mississippi River Cleanup was held on one-day in 2010. Since...
by Staff | Dec 11, 2013 | Blog, Newsletter, Take Action
During this season of indulgence, it can be difficult to find things that are both good and good for you. But River Citizens know the secret. It’s volunteering! Throughout the year, thousands of River Citizens have volunteered their time and energy from arm chairs and...
by Staff | Nov 25, 2013 | Blog, Guest Blogs, Take Action
As the American Queen approached a lock, a crowd gathered on deck to watch the proceedings. I walked around and listened to what folks were saying, and I heard a lot of admiration and wonder at the engineering. This happened at nearly every lock the boat passed...
