|  | River Citizen, Have you ever thought about how our Mississippi becomes so mighty? This question led me to the Latin phrase donning most American coins: E Pluribus Unum; ‘Out of Many, One.’ To me, the River exemplifies this. As it flows, it grows, uniting the waters of 1.2 million square miles, including all or part of 32 states and two Canadian provinces. I don’t know if smaller tributaries (like Minnehaha Creek closest to me) know that they are responsible for making the Mississippi mighty. But I do know that the many small day-to-day actions we take grow into a powerful and united force. This year, supported by the diversity and wisdom of 60+ Mississippi River Network member organizations, we recommit to working together with you, our 20,000-person strong River Citizen community, to be out of many; one. Let this be the year of steady, seemingly small action and care for our River. Let us see how mighty we become together as 1 Mississippi. In solidarity and community,
Michael Anderson, Outreach & Engagement Manager, Mississippi River Network P.S. Looking for what's next? Check out our 10 Actions to Create a Healthier River and the upcoming events and opportunities (in-person and virtual) listed below in this newsletter! |
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Record Attendance for Gulf Hypoxia Meeting |
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| Last month, River Citizens and Mississippi River Network (MRN) member organizations spoke up for the wellbeing of the River and all that depend on it. The graphic shows a breakdown of the December 2021 Gulf Hypoxia Task Force public virtual meeting. Reducing nutrient pollution, harmful algal blooms, and the Gulf Dead Zone (generated by the Mississippi River's outflow) is a top priority. Maisah Khan, MRN's Policy Director, is currently coordinating with meeting attendees to create opportunities for you to engage on this issue in 2022. Be on the lookout for more in the upcoming February River Citizen newsletter. |
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Upcoming River Events from MRN Members |
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|  | A River Connected: stories about river, race, home, and climate Join A House Unbuilt’s Victoria and Tom Styrbicki in a series of monthly Zoom convenings that are free and open to the public. Starting this January 20th at noon, they dive into four stories that connect the issues of river, home, race, and climate in unique and intrinsic ways. |
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 | Ice Fest 2022
January 15th and 16th at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium in Dubuque, Iowa
Ice fishing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, ice harvesting, and a one-hour ice skating show are just a few things happening at the River Museum during Ice Fest 2022! |
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|  | Mississippi Meanderings 2022 January 22nd, 1-5 pm CT at National Great Rivers Museum or via Zoom
Join the Mississippi River Water Trail Association for a gathering and presentations on Invasive Carp vs. Paddlers, Stories and Storytelling in the Creation of Cahokia, and the 2021 Mississippi River Speed Record Attempt! |
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 | Cross-Country Ski Along The River Check out Mississippi Park Connection's fantastic resource on how and where to cross-country ski along our River in the Twin Cities metro of Minnesota. |
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 | Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana C.R.U.S.H. Events January and February Dates
Come CRUSH Louisiana's coastal threats! The C.R.U.S.H. Project, or Communities Restoring Urban Swamp Habitat, plants trees along Lake Maurepas and in the Central Wetlands Unit in St. Bernard Parish. |
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| | Celebrating Your River Citizen Successes! |
|  | In the last years, River Citizens like you have made a difference for the River - including helping us raise over $8,500 in 2021. Be sure to view our 2020-21 success stories to see all the ways you have helped. With accomplishments like these, we know 2022 will be a great year for River Citizens and the River we all count on! |
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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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