River News
The Blog
From inspired reflections to in-depth policy analysis, the 1 Mississippi blog roll is a must read. Primarily authored by Mississippi River Network staff and member organizations; we also offer this space for guest blogs.
Please contact info@1mississippi.org with submissions!
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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...
The Newsletter
The 1 Mississippi newsletter is one of the most sought-out monthly publications on the River! We share current River happenings, action alerts, upcoming local events, and much more.
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Hello world!
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!
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...
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
The 1 Mississippi program is implemented by the Mississippi River Network and is the nation’s only grassroots outreach effort focused on the entire Mississippi River with the goal to educate the public on the urgent issues facing the River. The Mississippi River Network is a coalition of over 55 organizations working toward a healthy and resilient River for the land, water, wildlife, and people.
Nutrient pollution
Importance of floodplains and wetlands
Farm bill conservation programs
Step 3
Take Action
There are many ways you can take action for a healthy Mississippi River. We have a list of 10 actions you can take now. Check out our action center for current action alerts, bigger projects we are working on, and ways to get involved. You can also check out our events calendar to see what events are happening in your area.
Act Now: Oppose Yazoo Pumps, Protect Clean Water Act