by Staff | Feb 26, 2013 | Blog, Newsletter, Water Quality
Imagine the twirling, whirling, rough muddy waters of the Mississippi River. Water is beautiful, essential to life and sometimes very still. On the other hand, rivers are forceful enough to carve canyons and capable of destroying acres of towns and fields...
by Staff | Feb 25, 2013 | Blog, Wetlands and Floodplains
In February’s River Citizen newsletter we started a discussion about the importance of wetlands to the health of the Mississippi River. The health and safety of the people, wildlife, land and water are more dependent on wetlands than most of us realize. That’s right,...
by Staff | Jan 11, 2013 | Blog, Mississippi River News
The Mississippi River flows through the heart of America, nourishes our farms and families, is a home for wildlife and provides jobs that sustain our nation’s hardworking families. But today, our great River is in trouble. Pollution from farms, untreated sewage...
by Staff | Dec 6, 2012 | Blog, Newsletter, Take Action
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 splendor of the...
by Staff | Nov 26, 2012 | Blog, Field Notes
“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 Citizen is...
