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.
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...
November Newsletter- “A River of Thanks: Why the Clean Water Rule Makes a Difference”
As we begin to gather with our friends and family for Thanksgiving, I am reminded that it was a successful harvest that made this tradition possible. I owe many thanks for my Thanksgiving feast to the nation’s farmers, ranchers and foresters that made it all possible;...
Highway to the Dead Zone (no more?)
Protecting Traditions by Making New Ones On hot summer July days, many of us turn to our local creeks, rivers and lakes to cool down and have some fun. Going swimming is as much of an American summer tradition as apple pie and Independence Day fireworks....
Protect the Wetlands that Protect Us – May Newsletter
May 21, 2015 Hello River Citizens, Generations of people along the Mississippi River have attempted to protect themselves from flood waters with levees and with makeshift flood walls made from nothing more than sacks, sand and human energy. It’s a tremendous amount of...
Our Snowball Effect – February Newsletter
It only takes one to get the ball rolling Dear River Citizens, This month we took a new step to broaden the reach and expand support of 1 Mississippi in the legendary blues town of Clarksdale, Mississippi. Last Friday, 1 Mississippi trained a group of local...
Is an Octopus Without Arms Still an Octopus? – November Newsletter
Hello River Citizens, Have you ever stopped to think the water you drink might have once been inside a dinosaur, a cloud or even Albert Einstein? This is possible because water is constantly moving - from rain to rivers, drinking water to grey water, and even...
October Newsletter – Who’s the Boss?
It’s Not “Just” Another Election Hello River Citizens, Some say next month’s election is just a Congressional election—like it is less important just because presidential candidates aren’t on the ballot. But the fact is Congress has an immense role in deciding how...
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.