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River Citizen,

As the guardians and caretakers of the River, River Citizens are people the River can count on. From armchairs to wading boots, you are making a difference! These last few years have been challenging and at the same time filled with great possibilities. Be on the lookout for two emails in December recapping the many accomplishments you have helped us achieve for the well-being of the people, land, water, and wildlife across America’s largest watershed.

Our staff and Mississippi River Network member organizations thank you for all that you do, friend, in support of our Mighty Mississippi,

Kelly McGinnis, Executive Director
Maisah Khan, Policy Director
Michael Anderson, Outreach & Engagement Manager

 

P.S. Consider the River in your end-of-year giving! More details are at the bottom of this email.

Last Call: Make Your Voice Heard at Gulf 'Dead Zone' Meeting

Today (December 8th) is the last day to register for the virtual 2021 Gulf Hypoxia Task Force (GHTF) public meeting occurring on December 14th. Speak up for the River with the only group of decision-makers of its kind tasked with protecting the River from nutrient pollution and reducing the size of the Dead Zone. Attend and make an easy, short public comment. Learn more with our meeting toolkit and register here today.

 
 


Member Spotlight and Events

Partial to Home: Under the full beaver moon by Birney Imes

Partial to Home: Under the full beaver moon by Birney Imes

"There we would meet up with John Ruskey and Mark River [of Quapaw Canoe Company], arguably the two most capable Mississippi River guides on the planet..."

Jean Bonneville and Joanne Richardson at the Old River Control Auxiliary Structure in spring 1992. Image courtesy of John and Alta Fossum.

Meeting the Atchafalaya by Joanne Richardson

"In my mind, the mighty Mississippi became fragile and tenuous, artificially held to higher ground while the Atchafalaya stormed away below, pulling on the land and the water to win this tug of war. Surely, I thought, it can’t work?"

Louisiana Bucket Brigade Down the by river bike rides

Down by the River Bike Ride with Louisana Bucket Brigade

On these rides, learn more about Black history and the environmental justice movement in Cancer Alley and trace the line of resistance from yesterday to today.

 

Remember the River This Year

As you plan your end-of-year giving, please remember the River! Whether you are looking to increase your tax-deductible contributions for the year, you're applying 2021 matching funds from your employer, or you are simply feeling generous, now is the time to include us in your plans. Donate soon and your gift will be doubled.
 
 

River in the News

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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