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DUBUQUE, IOWA – National River Day is February 2. While it may be tempting to think of the Mississippi River itself when it comes to conservation, the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium is urging the public to think about conservation...

As we wind down the year, we started making a list of things we are thankful for in the past year. With the year being 2023, we thought a list of two thousand and twenty-three things would be appropriate. However, after featuring our 12th...

Our Executive Director, Kelly McGinnis, and Policy Director, Maisah Khan, along with Mississippi River Network members and partners, were in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this week to attend the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) annual public...

Did you ever wonder how all the organizations working on behalf of the Mississippi River coordinate efforts? 1 Mississippi is a program of the Mississippi River Network, and the Network consists of nearly 70 member organizations. All year long, the...

The Mississippi River Network (MRN) and Green Lands Blue Waters (GLBW) are delighted to congratulate twelve incredible mentees who completed the 2022-2023 “Equipping Next Generation Ag and Conservation Leaders” Mentorship Program in June. Each of...

This guest blog is published as part of the 2022-2023 “Equipping Next Gen Ag and Conservation Leaders” mentorship program hosted by the Mississippi River Network and Green Lands Blue Waters. See all twelve communications projects completed by the...

This guest blog is published as part of the 2022-2023 “Equipping Next Gen Ag and Conservation Leaders” mentorship program hosted by the Mississippi River Network and Green Lands Blue Waters. See all twelve communications projects completed by the...

This guest blog is published as part of the 2022-2023 “Equipping Next Gen Ag and Conservation Leaders” mentorship program hosted by the Mississippi River Network and Green Lands Blue Waters. See all twelve communications projects completed by the...

This guest blog is published as part of the 2022-2023 “Equipping Next Gen Ag and Conservation Leaders” mentorship program hosted by the Mississippi River Network and Green Lands Blue Waters. See all twelve communications projects completed by the...

There are so many ways to connect with our Mississippi River's people, land, water, and wildlife. Our friend and Mississippi River Network member, Dean Klinkenberg, aka The Mississippi Valley Traveler, is known for his guidebooks and storytelling....

Team Aims for New Speed Record for Paddling the Entire 2,300-mile Length of the River St. Paul, MN – May 9, 2023 – Mississippi Speed Record, a team of four canoeists, aims to set off from Lake Itasca, Minnesota on Wednesday, May 10 in an attempt to...

Past River Days of Action Reports and InformationMississippi River Network’s (MRN) River Days of Action 2022 was a powerful example of what’s possible when we act together as 1 Mississippi. From June 7th – 12th, 2022, 50 MRN member organizations...

At Mississippi River Network we appreciate all our supporters from major foundations to individuals working to make a difference. Our supporters and their stories are always inspiring, and we want to bring attention to two supporters who really...

UPDATE 3/15/23: During our press conference on March 14, MRN fly-in attendees shared their asks for Congress, key takeaways from all Hill meetings, what the President’s budget means for River priorities, and next steps.  Watch press conference |...

Become a River Citizen Yes! The River can count on me! I am committed to protecting the Mississippi River and will take at least three actions to care for this valuable resource. Please keep me informed about actions I can take to protect the...

With the snow beginning to fly up North and cold weather settling in across the basin, there’s no better time than now to dive into a book or collection that illuminates the history, beauty, and stories of the River, for instance Hear the River...

Holding a vision provides the motivation and enthusiasm we need to build a better future for our mighty Mississippi River. In October, we asked several River Citizens and Mississippi River Network members to share their vision and inspiration with...

From tourism to agriculture to biodiversity, the stretch of the Mississippi River that borders western Wisconsin is a critical resource — and one that is at an increasing risk due to climate change.

New Orleans, LA – Nearly 40 organizations representing all ten states that the Mississippi River flows through are gathering in New Orleans, LA this week as part of the Mississippi River Network’s (MRN) Annual Meeting. This is the first in-person...