|  |  | River Citizen, 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. Vote in this election because it is one way to make your voice heard, to cast a ballot that reflects the values you hold dear. Values; like caring for clean water, and investing in our communities. Read Kelly's full blog, and go vote and encourage others to as well! Thank you |
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| ACT NOW: Oppose Yazoo Pumps, Protect Clean Water Act |
| If you are a long-time River Citizen, you are likely aware that 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 wetlands in the culturally and economically important Mississippi Flyway, a wildlife corridor that supports hundreds of species of fish, birds, and bugs on their international migration paths. |
| | Right now, we are also considering a new threat. Clean Water Act (CWA) vetoes are rare and supposed to be final. Now, the once-vetoed Yazoo Pumps Project is back and sets a dangerous precedent for the future of the CWA veto power. It’s like a game of dominoes. If one is knocked down, others can follow. We cannot let projects that have already been vetoed because of their destructive nature back into daylight. Doing so would be a dangerous move for the land, water, wildlife, and people of not only the Mississippi River but of the nation. Make your voice heard by taking action now. |
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| New Story Series: Women of the Mississippi River |
| Mississippi Park Connection and the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area - NPS cultivated the blog series which commemorates the centennial anniversary of the 19th Amendment. "This project aims to celebrate the voices of women and recognize their struggles and successes in protecting the Mississippi River," says lead organizer Kristy Ornelas. "The narratives included in The Women of the Mississippi Project are important when discussing women’s history in the United States due to their lack of acknowledgment." Read these important narratives - contemporary and historic - on this online user-friendly Story Map. |
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| | General Election - VOTE - When: Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020
- About: Called by many to be one of the most important elections in U.S. history, we are encouraging all River Citizens to vote! Still making your plan? Find out where to vote (day of or before) and other need-to-know election information at vote411.org. Exercise your right to vote!
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| Living Waters: Combining Prayer and Action for the Mississippi River - When and Where: 10/22/20 - watch the webinar recording here
- About: Learn about the importance of water in scripture, opportunities and challenges facing the Mississippi River and its tributaries, and how people of faith can make a difference through prayer and action. Curious about hosting or joining a stream cleanup, tree planting, or water quality monitoring event with your group? This guide can help.
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| May The River Be With You Podcast - When: New episode streaming in November
- Where: Podcast hosts like Spotify, Stitcher, I Heart Radio
- About: Jump on board the big muddy with your guide Mark "River" Peoples and feel the powerful, storied currents of the Mighty Mississippi River pull at your feet and open your imagination. In each episode, we discuss how the river affects us all in unexpected ways while also featuring music, poetry, tales and myths inspired by the river itself.
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| Naturally Latinos Conference 3 - When and Where: 12/2 - 12/4/2020 - Virtual
- About: This year's conference theme is "Una Comunidad, Many Voices." Attendees will experience thought-provoking presentations by diverse regional and national environmental experts. You will have the opportunity to virtually and interactively network with leading nature professionals. Join us and become inspired to use the many strategies and tactics you will learn to transform your local community.
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| | | | Thanks for reading the November 2020 River Citizen Newsletter. If you found value in the e-newsletter, please forward it to three people today! -Michael Anderson, Mississippi River Network |
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| Follow 1 Mississippi on social media: | About 1 Mississippi The 1 Mississippi and River Citizen program is brought to you by the Mississippi River Network (MRN). MRN is a coalition of 56 organizations dedicated to protecting the well-being of the land, water, wildlife, and people of America's greatest river, the Mississippi. Direct questions or comments to info@1mississippi.org. |
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