by Staff | Sep 10, 2013 | Blog, Newsletter, Water Quality
The 1 Mississippi campaign is just weeks away from a huge milestone: reaching 10,000 River Citizens. As we near that exciting milestone, we want to take a moment to recognize our allies who are simultaneously moving the River into the national spotlight. With each...
by Staff | Aug 13, 2013 | Agricultural Pollution, Blog, Newsletter
Helpful Hints Before you Fertilize this Fall Did you know a recent study by NASA estimates lawns are the largest “crop” in the country, covering up to three times as many acres as corn? It’s an amazing fact with implications that have changed our understanding of the...
by Staff | Jul 18, 2013 | Blog, Newsletter, River History
Beyond the fireworks, picnics and cookouts, Fourth of July celebrations remind us of the sacrifices made by our ancestors 237 years ago. Those sacrifices guaranteed our rights to a free press and free speech, and we have the responsibility to exercise these...
by Staff | Jun 18, 2013 | Blog, Newsletter, Take Action
June 18, 2013 Congrats River Citizens! On June 10, the Senate passed a Farm Bill that provides some good programs for the people, land and water of the Mississippi River region and our country as a whole. Last month, we asked River Citizens to contact their Senators...
by Staff | May 8, 2013 | Blog, Newsletter, Take Action
The NBA playoffs have arrived and the contenders have at least one thing in common: good communication. To successfully play in a band, run a business, land a plane, drive a car, boat or barge and yes, play on a sports team, good communication is essential. What most...
by Staff | Mar 19, 2013 | Blog, Newsletter, River History
In last month’s newsletter we were encouraged to imagine “twirling, whirling, rough muddy waters” of the Mississippi River. Now think for a minute what it was like for the people who lived through the worst man-made ecological disaster in our country’s history: the...
