Newsletter
The 1 Mississippi Monthly 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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July 2019: No More Dead Zone Petition, New Podcast, and Wrapping up July on the Mississippi River
It’s almost August on the Mississippi River and the water is finally receding out of flood stage where it has remained in many reaches of the River since last winter. The historic flooding in 2019 has been a giant ‘flush’ across America’s watershed, washing excess nutrients into waterways and downstream, fueling the Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone.
June 2019: June wind-down on the Mississippi; Can the River Count on You??
Record-breaking midwestern precipitation in 2019 has washed enormous amounts of pollutants into the Mississippi River Basin and downstream to the Gulf of Mexico.
May 2019: Simple actions toward Flooding Solutions, Gulf Hypoxia, meet solo-paddler Maya & upcoming events
As River Citizens, we know flooding is part of the River’s natural rhythm. Yet today, we are bearing witness to historic flooding on a changing Mississippi River.
April 2019: How can we respond to flooding?
Record flooding in 2019 on the Mississippi and its tributaries have left many River communities wondering what’s next. How do we rebuild and/or prepare for increasingly catastrophic high water events?
March 2019: The River marches on! 1 Mississippi march updates
River Citizens, let your voice be heard by taking 30 seconds and submit a comment today to oppose a proposed rule change to the Clean Water Act.
What do farmers, families, and fish have in common?
Hello, River Citizens: Clean water is a necessity to all living beings. Without it, farmers cannot grow crops or water their livestock. Without it, drinking water isn’t safe. Without it, fish and other wildlife cannot survive. And, without it, families miss out...
What Does it Take to Be a Rock Star River Citizen?
What Does it Take to Be a Rock Star River Citizen? What an exciting spring it’s been for 1 Mississippi! In addition to enjoying the beauty that spring brings to the Mississippi River basin, Rock Star River Citizens like you have taken the time to help our mighty River...
Are You Ready to Spring Into Action? -March 2017 Newsletter
Hello, River Citizens! Spring has sprung! For many, being cooped up for much of the winter inspires participation in a longstanding tradition: Spring cleaning! We spend hours cleaning windows until they sparkle, boxing up winter coats and decluttering basements and...
Eagles and Prairies and Effigy Mounds! Oh My! – February 2017 Newsletter
View of the Mississippi River and backwater sloughs from Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve Eagles and Prairies and Effigy Mounds! Oh My! February 2017 Newsletter Breathtaking views of the Mississippi River, bald eagles soaring in the sky above, a rich diversity of...
The Greatest Gift of All – December 2016 Newsletter
One of my favorite childhood memories of the holiday season is waking up with my sisters before sunrise, full of excitement, jumping into our parents’ bed to tell them that Santa had come. It seemed to always take them forever to make their way to the Christmas tree;...
November Newsletter: Together, We Can Make a Difference
Hello, River Citizens! After a long election season, I would like to take the opportunity to thank the elected officials who have made a pledge to protect our mighty Mississippi River: the River that is incredibly important to so many of us. It is a critical source of...
From Fields to Rivers to Faucets: September 2016 Newsletter
September 29, 2016 Dear, River Citizens, Close your eyes for just a few seconds and imagine that you are looking at an American farm. What do you see? A farm house with rocking chairs on a wide front porch, a tractor puttering in a field and an American flag waving in...
August 2016 Newsletter: Make a Splash for National Water Quality Month!
August 23, 2016 Greetings, River Citizens! I hope you’ve had many opportunities this summer to enjoy the Mississippi River, whether through birdwatching, hiking along the River, fishing, canoeing or all of the above! I had the chance to connect with the River...
July 2016 Newsletter: Mississippi River Adventures Abound!
“Water impacts every single human and living thing on this planet. It is, in my mind, our biggest most pressing concern above all else. For without it, we simply cannot live” ~Margo Pellegrino River Citizens take a variety of actions to improve the health of the...
June 2016 Newsletter: “We Speak for the Trees!”
May 31, 2016 Dear River Citizens, Thanks to your hard work and dedication, many of our Mississippi River communities, from the headwaters to the gulf, are seeing significant improvements to our River and towns. Whether organizing River clean-ups, picking up trash in...
May 2016 (Part II) Newsletter: Celebrate, River Citizens! It’s American Wetlands Month!
May 19, 2016 Dear River Citizens: It’s that time of year again! May marks the annual observance of American Wetlands Month. In celebration of the many wetlands of the Mississippi River, 1 Mississippi has created this special edition newsletter to highlight some of the...
May 2016 Newsletter: Creating Memories on the Mighty Mississippi!
“Moments like this are luminous pearls that shine forever in the heart of every traveler…” ~Gayle Harper Author of "Roadtrip with a Raindrop: 90 Days Along the Mississippi River" Creating Memories on the Mighty Mississippi! May 12, 2016 Dear River Citizens, Across the...
April 2016 Newsletter: Happy Earth Day, River Citizens!
“The wealth of the nation is its air, water, soil, forests, minerals, rivers, lakes, oceans, scenic beauty, wildlife habitats and biodiversity… that’s all there is. That’s the whole economy.” ~Senator Gaylord Nelson On April 22, 1970, the United States celebrated its...
March 2016 Newsletter: Spring Into Action, River Citizens!
Photo Credit: Max Anderson Dear River Citizens, With much excitement, I would like to introduce myself as the new Campaign Coordinator for the 1 Mississippi campaign. I know River Citizens depend on a healthy Mississippi River for drinking water, jobs, solitude and...
December Newsletter: A Year of Action in Review
Hello River Citizens, A HUGE thanks to you, the River Citizens! Because of your actions, 1 Mississippi celebrates another successful year! Over 17,000 people around the country are now a part of the 1 Mississippi community, taking small actions in their day-to-day...
Step 1
Become a River Citizen
Yes! The River can count on me!
I am committed to protecting the Mississippi River. Please keep me informed about actions I can take to protect the Mississippi River as a River Citizen, and send me my free e-book!, Scenes From Our Mighty Mississippi!
Step 2
LEARN ABOUT THE RIVER
We protect what we know and love. As a River Citizen, you’ll receive our email newsletter and updates, which offer countless ways to engage with and learn more about the River. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter) , and YouTube, where we share about urgent issues facing the River, such as nutrient pollution, the importance of floodplains and wetlands, and bedrock legislation such as Farm Bill Conservation Programs.
Step 3
Take Action
There are many ways you can jump in and take action for a healthy Mississippi River. Our 10 actions list includes simple steps you can take at any time and wherever you are. Check out our action center for current action alerts, bigger projects we are working on, and ways to get involved.