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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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Five key reflections from the Mississippi River Network’s 2019 Annual Meeting
The Mississippi River Network’s 2019 Annual Meeting was held in St. Louis, MO, and was a success with many key takeaways…
Where the Mississippi and America’s Land and Water Conservation Program Meet
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) was passed in 1964 to ensure American's public access to outdoor recreation. Since then the law has helped create and improve thousands of projects across the country, from National Parks to neighborhood...
Recent public meetings on Upper Mississippi River allowed for citizens to be heard!
This past summer, the Upper Mississippi River Basin Association (UMRBA) held six public listening sessions for members of the community such as farmers, activists, and concerned citizens who utilize the River. On September 7th, Amitie F., a local...
Nature Lover/Conservation Biologist/1 Mississippi Outreach Coordinator
So, who is this guy? I suppose the best way to get to know me is to have a view of my journey through life. The new Regional Outreach Coordinator for the 1 Mississippi program based out of the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium in...
2019 Gulf Dead Zone smaller than forecasted – why?
The forecast for a record size Gulf Hypoxic Zone this year got much attention in the media, followed by the actual measurement of an area of low oxygen that was smaller than predicted. What happened, and why? This image from NOAA shows agricultural...
3 Key Points for Comments on Future of Upper Mississippi River
A series of public meetings are occuring on the future of management on the Upper Mississippi. Can’t make it in person but want to submit a comment? Read on:
5 need-to-knows about Mississippi River Nutrient Pollution in 2019 and how you can help
Nutrients are essential for life, right? Yes. So, what’s the issue? What do you mean nutrient pollution? Nutrient pollution is what we are seeing in our waterways today. It’s jeopardizing clean drinking water for 20 million people in the...
The Sweet Spot
It’s June, and the Mississippi River is still unusually high, but here in the Lower Mississsippi, we seemed to be in the sweet spot. ‘The Sweet Spot’ – photo by Tanner Aljets The Missouri River is causing havoc throughout the Eastern Midwest with...
Multi-Benefits of Natural Infrastructure
Natural infrastructure, or green infrastructure refers to natural river system elements like wetlands, marshes, swamps, and floodplains. The ground in these areas resembles a spongy texture, that allows water to be absorbed. Natural infrastructures...
More Action for the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan
The Gulf Hypoxia Task Force met in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on May 16. It was a gathering with some historical significance. The Task Force, composed of states along the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers and key federal agencies, last met in that city in...
The Muddy & Flood-y Mississippi River
Drone footage provided by Alex Fisher The powerful energy our river provides is often underestimated until the waters begin to rise. The beginning of our spring proved this to be true, contributing to record flooding in Nebraska, and challenging...
The Lower Mississippi’s Meandering Miles
Words by Mark RiverPhotos by Keith Benoist “Pasted Graphic” — photo by Keith Benoist There are many iconic natural wonders in this world that have been explored, documented, and conquered by many walks of life. These wild places are disappearing...
One River, Trillions of Tributaries
Trillions of tributaries have made themselves known as the transition to Spring is in full effect across the Mississippi River watershed. From the Western boundary of the Rocky Mountains to the Appalachians in the East and as far North as...
Keep the Connections in the Clean Water Act
The proposed rule change to the Clean Water Act falls short in scientific understanding of hydrology and jeopardizes clean water for all.
RECYCLING 101
Participating in recycling is an admiration globally, but only if we are properly reusing and reducing our waste. Once our recycling is taken from our homes, it heads to the MRF (Materials Recovery Facility), where they begin to sort our items. In...
Caught in an Eddy
Mark River, 1 Mississippi Southern Outreach Assistant, gets personal in his “Caught in an Eddy” blog, reflecting on his experience with the healing powers of the River, and life-lessons learned from paddling River eddies.
What is your Eco-Resolution?
Kristen Mertz – St. Louis Regional Outreach Assistant image provided by: EMSCO I’ve never really been into New Year resolutions. If I needed to change my habits, I would at any point in the year. This is especially intriguing, because this is my...
MISSISSIPPI RIVER NETWORK ANNUAL MEETING – AFTERTHOUGHTS
Kristen Mertz – 1MISSISSIPPI Outreach Assistant From source to sea, a variety of people gather near the mouth of the Mississippi River, in New Orleans, to share ideas on how to raise consciousness of our mighty vessel to others. The Mississippi...
AR/MS/LA- Sunflower River Paddle
Sunflower River Paddle It’s an early Spring morning as I launch my Grumnan canoe below the bridge at Lee Drive. A local friend drives by slowly, examining my intentions, while showing off his bounty of the day a turkey in his truck bed. The...
AR/MS/LA- High Water Spring
High Water Spring Spring time in the Delta is a beautifulThe Mississippi River and all its distributaries and tributaries are swollen into there floodplains replenishing wetlands and estuaries, creating the perfect ecosystems for the reproduction...
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