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From Mississippi River inspired reflections to in-depth analysis of River-related policy, the 1 Mississippi blog roll is a must-read. Primarily authored by 1 Mississippi staff, we also offer this space for guest blogs. Please contact info@1mississippi.org with submissions and questions!
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Milestone in the 1 Mississippi Campaign: River Citizens Live in all 50 States
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ~ Margaret Mead These words mean even more to me today than they did yesterday. Today, I’ve seen first-hand how...
Field Notes: Why I Paddle
By Mark “River” Peoples Mighty Quapaw Youth Leader 1 Mississippi Southern Regional Intern www.1mississippi.org I awake on the Sunrise Bar with a layer of ice on the canopy of my tent with the Chickasaw Bluffs in the distance. We are one day into...
A Moment to Reflect and Resolve – December Newsletter
Dear River Citizens, At some point during this winter season we will find ourselves staring into space, day dreaming about that special moment, the last time we felt the peace and majesty of nature, the stillness of living in the moment, the...
Field Notes: Inspiration and the Circulatory System
“What is a River Citizen?" I hear this question on a daily basis, but how can I answer it fully? How can one explain a feeling that is so wholly infused with one’s spirit? For me, I guess the first step to understanding what it means to be a River...
River Citizens Unite to Demand a Modern Farm Bill – November Newsletter
We made it through another election year, survived the bombardment of news coverage and did our civic duty by voting. It seems like a good time to take a break from politics, sit back and wait to see what happens. And yet, the lame duck session of...
From the Mississippi River Network: Urgency Grows for a New Farm Bill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 12, 2012 For more information, contact: Amy Sauer Mississippi River Program Manager 773-754-8906 asauer@biodiverse.org Urgency Grows for a New Farm Bill Citizens insist a modern Farm Bill must protect...
Field Notes: Intimate Travels and Tributaries
By Mark "River" Peoples 1 Mississippi Intern, Quapaw Canoe Company We wake at the banks of the Yellowstone River. Instantly I start to reflect upon the sites, sounds, distinct landscapes and settings we use as boundaries. Separation by east,...
No More Burning Rivers! – October Newsletter
1 Mississippi River Citizen Newsletter - October 18, 2012 By Annette Gomberg, 1 Mississippi Outreach Coordinator Sunny days fishing and swimming off the dock. Canoe trips with your dad. Cart wheeling and splashing in shallow waters. Bird watching...
Mississippi River: We Love What We Know
Written by Allie Mastny, 1 Mississippi Intern Brought up on the banks of another river in eastern Minnesota, I signed on as a 1Mississippi intern last summer feeling like a turncoat. The Mississippi River I could see from downtown St. Paul and...
Field Notes: Water for Life
The Mark River Blog: Water for Life By Mighty Quapaw Youth Leader Mark “River” Peoples 1 Mississippi Southern Region Intern www.1mississippi.org Coming off the healing ceremony of the equinox, the Bear Dance, I'm feeling focused and energized for...
Reflections on the 40th Anniversary of the US Clean Water Act
This fall we are celebrating the rivers of America with the 40th Anniversary of the US Clean Water Act. The Oct 18, 1972 Clean Water Act led to the cleanup of the Mississippi River, as well as most of its tributaries -- and in fact most rivers...
Iowa & Illinois River Citizens Explore the Mississippi
On August 3, 2012, River Citizens from Iowa and Illinois joined 1 Mississippi for a Mississippi Explorer Cruise. The pontoon boat left from Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galena, IL and took guests into the backwaters of the Mississippi. Attendees...
Field Notes: 3280 pounds of trash less in the Mississippi, thanks to dedicated River Citizens
Written by Natalie, our 1 Mississippi intern in Iowa: On July 7, residents from the Dubuque, IA, area took action to clean up the Mississippi River. Thirty-one volunteers retrieved 3280 pounds of trash from the banks of the Mississippi River. Along...
From the Mississippi River Network: Farmers, Residents Deserve Smarter Farm Bill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2012 For more information, contact: Amy Sauer Mississippi River Program Manager 773-754-8906 asauer@biodiverse.org Farmers, Residents Deserve Smarter Farm Bill Mississippi River Network calls on House to pass a Farm...
Field Notes: Wine and Art Along the Mighty Mississippi
Written by 1 Mississippi intern Natalie in Iowa* On June 27th, River Citizens from Dubuque, Iowa, were given the chance to enjoy quite an evening along the Mississippi River. It began with relaxing on the patio of Stone Cliff Winery in the Port of...
Field Notes: The River Gator Low Water Expedition — “The Cycles of Life”
Written by 1 Mississippi intern Mark in Mississippi* As I return from the most “aquatastic” exploration in the history of my river life, I could not believe I've had the opportunity to experience and acknowledge the picturesque landscape known to...
Field Notes: Kayakers race in Memphis
*From 1 Mississippi intern in Tennessee, Elle Perry On Saturday, June 16, Outdoors Inc. held its 31st Annual Canoe and Kayak Race in Memphis, Tenn. Both professional and amateur canoe and kayak paddlers participated in the event which awarded...
Field Notes: The Damage from Pollution Runs Deep
Written by the 1 Mississippi intern Natalie:* Pollution is not only unpleasant to look at--it can have deeper effects on the human body and other living organisms. Charles Tyler and his team at the U.K.’s University of Exeter used genetically...
Most Endangered Rivers
We can all agree, here, that the rivers are precious. They nourish us with fresh water, they increase our quality of life, they sustain our communities by providing jobs. But today, our rivers are endangered. Every year since 1986, this report has...
Field Notes – Happy Mother’s Day: Wellness, Women and Water
Written by 1 Mississippi intern in Mississippi, Mark River Peoples* Wellness, in my eyes, is a euphoric, but real, state of mental, physical health and awareness, totally in tune with the environment and community, which we are involved in on a...
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