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Can the River count on you?
Take action for the Mississippi River by voting. Our elected officials answer to us. Recent blogs from our Executive Director, Kelly, and Policy Manager, Maisah. River Citizen Action Alert: Oppose Yazoo Pumps, Protect Clean Water Act. Upcoming Events. River News.
Act Now: Oppose Yazoo Pumps, Protect Clean Water Act (Closes 11/30/20)
Action Alert: Oppose yazoo pumps, protect clean water act (closes 11/30/20) The Yazoo Backwater Pumps Project in Mississippi’s South Delta region is a project with a decades-long history and devastating impacts. It is a project that would destroy 200,000 acres of...
Democracy, the River, and You: A Call to Vote from our Executive Director
Dear River Citizens, As guardians and caretakers of the Mississippi River, you already know what it means to care about something. You care about our rivers, and you take simple actions to mitigate your concern throughout the year, working towards a healthier system....
Yazoo Pumps Project Sets Dangerous Precedent for Bedrock Environmental Protections
Oppose Yazoo Pumps If you’re a longtime River Citizen and follower of 1 Mississippi, chances are that you’ve heard of the Yazoo Backwater Pumps Project in Mississippi’s South Delta region. It is a project with a decades-long history and devastating impacts. It is a...
Have you fallen for the River? October 2020
May our transition into fall have moments of tranquility and gratitude: Where are River Citizens? Virtual D.C. Advocacy Success. Upcoming River Events. Investing in Rivers Makes ‘Cents’, Clean Water – Recent Report. River News.
23 Meetings: Mississippi River Network Floods the Hill – Virtually!
Last week, the Mississippi River Network (MRN) met with staff and decision-makers from over 20 Congressional offices as part of our virtual fly-in. These meetings are important opportunities for us to not only share MRN policy priorities but also learn more about...
Where on the map are our 20,000 River Citizens?
Hello, River Citizens and Mississippi River Network (MRN) Members! My name is Lizzy Silber and I have been an intern for 1 Mississippi for the last two years. This past summer I have worked on many projects but by far my favorite project has been using Geographic...
August 2020: 'There's a river somewhere that flows through the lives of everyone.'
We learn from our cherished Mississippi River about power through unity. 2020 Gulf Dead Zone measurement small due to hurricane, not pollution reductions. Celebrating recent advocacy success. River survey, events, news.
August 2020: ‘There’s a river somewhere that flows through the lives of everyone.’
We learn from our cherished Mississippi River about power through unity. 2020 Gulf Dead Zone measurement small due to hurricane, not pollution reductions. Celebrating recent advocacy success. River survey, events, news.
2020 Gulf Dead Zone: Small Measurement Doesn't Mean Small Pollution
2020 Gulf Dead Zone: Small Measurement Doesn’t Mean Small Pollution The results are in: 2020 Gulf Dead Zone small thanks to Hurricane Hanna, not pollution reductions The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) completed its annual cruise to…
2020 Gulf Dead Zone: Small Measurement Doesn’t Mean Small Pollution
2020 Gulf Dead Zone: Small Measurement Doesn’t Mean Small Pollution The results are in: 2020 Gulf Dead Zone small thanks to Hurricane Hanna, not pollution reductions The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) completed its annual cruise to…
August 2020 Action Alert: Thank Rep. Ron Kind for championing increased funding for Mississippi River habitat restoration, science, monitoring, and watershed study.
Thank you for recently taking action on the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2020 bill. Thanks to YOU, the House of Representatives passed legislation last week that includes major wins for the Mississippi River, including increased appropriations funding for habitat restoration, science, and monitoring as well as authorization for a full watershed study of the Upper Mississippi River. Increase your impact and thank Representative Ron Kind for championing these important pieces of WRDA!
It is important that our decision-makers hear from River Citizens like you, all throughout the country, who are committed to making their voice heard! Thank you for speaking up and for all that you do to protect the health and resilience of the Mississippi River.
August 2020 Action Alert: Tell Your Rep. To Support Mississippi River Restoration, Nature-Based Solutions to Flooding, and Monitoring in WRDA
August 2020 Action Alert: Tell Your Rep. To Support Mississippi River Restoration, Nature-Based Solutions to Flooding, and Monitoring in WRDAThe Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) is an important piece of legislation that directs the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’...
July 2020: There’s a ‘dead zone’ on the Mississippi River? And it’s how big?!
Causes of the Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone and 2020 size forecast. Celebrating success – Dogtooth Bend floodplain restoration project. Blog: Improvement is in reach. Upcoming River events and news in your July 2020 River Citizen newsletter.
July 2020: There's a 'dead zone' on the Mississippi River? And it's how big?!
Causes of the Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone and 2020 size forecast. Celebrating success – Dogtooth Bend floodplain restoration project. Blog: Improvement is in reach. Upcoming River events and news in your July 2020 River Citizen newsletter.
June 2020: Environmental work and racial justice are part of the same movement
To truly protect water, you need to protect communities and we know that Black communities face disproportionate environmental risks and impacts. Blog: Birds of Quarantine. Blog: What we do on land impacts the Mississippi River. River quiz, news, and more in June 2020 River Citizen newsletter.
May 2020: A special place. Where's yours?
The River is a special place to so many – why is it to you? Also, floodplains and wetlands are natural flood solutions – learn more. Take action to protect 200,000 acres of Mississippi flyway. Blog: Morning at the Marsh. May 2020 River Citizen Newsletter.
May 2020: A special place. Where’s yours?
The River is a special place to so many – why is it to you? Also, floodplains and wetlands are natural flood solutions – learn more. Take action to protect 200,000 acres of Mississippi flyway. Blog: Morning at the Marsh. May 2020 River Citizen Newsletter.
2020 NOAA Dead Zone prediction, what it means for your community
Lingering at the base of the Mississippi River watershed, a staggeringly large hypoxic zone, known as the Gulf of Mexico’s 'Dead Zone', has begun suppressing aquatic life and livelihoods within coastal communities. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association...
Step 1
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 Mississippi River as a River Citizen:
Step 2
Educate Yourself
One goal for 1 Mississippi is to educate the public on the urgent problems facing the River. We are supported by the Mississippi River Network, a group of organizations that are experts in various areas concerning the River. Each section below is intended to provide some basic knowledge about these important issues and links to experts who can provide more detailed information.
Nutrient pollution
Importance of floodplains and wetlands
Farm bill conservation programs
Step 3
Take Action
There are many ways you can take action. We have a list of 10 actions you can take now, You can volunteer and you can check our action center in order to see what bigger projects we are working on. Here we give you the information you need to call your congressman or sign onto proposals. You can also check out our events calendar to see what events are happening in your area.
10 actions you can take now!
The Action Center
Events Calendar
Act Now: Oppose Yazoo Pumps, Protect Clean Water Act