| Happy Spring, Friend! This past month, a tornado cross the Mississippi River (see River in the News below), while snow continued to pile up in other parts of the basin. For us River folk, it's on our minds...what will the Spring flood be like this year? With forecasters fearing rapid snowmelt, many communities are preparing for major flooding along our River and its tributaries. Thankfully, there are things we can do to reduce the impact of flooding that also help people, land, water, and wildlife. Long-term solutions like reconnecting and restoring floodplains and wetlands are supported by incremental steps and actions that you can take in your day-to-day life. Be on the lookout this month for weekly emails that put a few of these steps and actions in your hands - all perfectly timed for Earth Month. Your actions matter. Together, we are making a difference for the River and our Earth! |
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| - Michael Anderson, Director of Outreach and Education, Mississippi River Network P.S. The Mississippi River Network's River Days of Action is coming! Get ready to join thousands of people June 8 - 18th, 2023 for fun and impactful events and action from Headwaters to the Gulf of our River. For the most up-to-date info, join the River Days of Action mailing list and follow us on social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter). |
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| | In March, Mississippi River Network (MRN) staff and member organizations, representing all ten states the River flows through, met in Washington, D.C., for our annual fly-in. The three-day event included a rally, a march (pictured, top), and meetings with over 30 members of Congress and their staff. We advocated on behalf of you, our 20,000-person-strong River Citizen community, and the people, land, water, and wildlife of our treasured Mississippi River. Additionally, MRN submitted over 10 Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations requests as follow-ups to the meetings. |
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| Want to learn more about what we discussed and heard in our meetings?
Check out the press conference recording featuring MRN's Executive Director, Kelly McGinnis; MRN's Policy Director, Maisah Khan; Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance's Program Director, Alex Keilty; and Healthy Gulf's Senior Policy Director, Matt Rota. It was a tremendous fly-in, and we are grateful for your trust and support. We are also grateful for fellow clean water advocates that joined us on the Hill like the Great Lakes Healing Our Waters Coalition and Farmers for Climate Resilience. |
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More Upcoming Events + Opportunities From Our Network Members |
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|  | Plant a Tree for Tennessee
Reserve by 4/16, Pickup on 4/22
Multiple Locations in Tennessee Planting trees is an important action for the health of our water in Tennessee and the Mississippi River watershed. Join Green Interchange, in partnership with the Tennessee Environmental Council, to plant 12,000 trees for Earth Day. Tree seedlings must be reserved and then picked up at one of the 20+ locations. |
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 | Water Justice Workshops
April - June in New Orleans, LA Join the Water Collaborative for a 10-part workshop series exploring stormwater management in New Orleans. Topics range from grey and green infrastructure to the role a stormwater fee generated Water Justice Fund could play to enhance management and equitable resilience in New Orleans. |
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 | New Mississippi Valley Traveler Podcast Episode
Listen Here (or available on most streaming services) Host Dean Klinkenberg explores the rich history, culture, food, and travel along our great Mississippi River. New episodes include Boundaries and Bridges, Winona's Unique Community of Floating Houses, Spring Birding Hikes..and Beer!, and more! |
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| 1 Earth, 1 Mississippi, 10 Actions |
| April is Earth Month, and we have a few ideas to help you celebrate Earth Month while also helping the River we love and cherish, the Mighty Mississippi! Look for our weekly emails featuring two to three of the 1 Mississippi - 10 Actions. These are simple actions that make a meaningful difference for the River and for the Earth. Here's another easy action you can take: your donation of just $25 helps cover the annual cost for one River Citizen and helps the people, land, water, and wildlife of the River. Can we count on you? |
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| Donor Spotlight: Jamondre and the Jonah Maccabee Foundation |
| At the Mississippi River Network, we appreciate all our supporters, from major foundations to individuals working to make a difference. Our supporters and their stories are always inspiring, and we want to bring attention to two supporters who really touched our hearts recently. Click here to read about Jamondre and Jonah Maccabee Dreskin (The Jonah Maccabee Foundation). |
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| | 1 Mississippi is the national public program of the Mississippi River Network. Since 2009, 1 Mississippi has built a community of 20,000 River Citizens and inspired thousands of actions. From armchairs to wading boots, River Citizens protect the River by speaking up on its behalf and caring for it in simple ways that make a difference. |
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