|  | Dear Friend, I am going to cut right to the chase. Our treasured River has made a list. It is not a list we want to be on, but here we are. The entire Mississippi River was named the #6 Most Endangered River in American Rivers' recent report. More info is below. Let's use this moment to rally together and take the call to action. Your May River Citizen newsletter also features upcoming events and a reminder that River Days of Action is coming June 7 - 12th! More events are added nearly every day. Get on the mailing list for updates! How will you participate? See you soon! -Michael Anderson, Outreach and Engagement Manager, Mississippi River Network |
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| Mississippi Named on America's Most Endangered Rivers List |
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| The Mississippi River supports millions of people and countless birds, fish, and other wildlife. Despite the importance of this river corridor, habitat is being degraded, new sources of water contamination go unchecked, wetlands continue to be drained and lost, and flood damages are escalating. Because of these factors, our Mississippi has been named the #6 Most Endangered River of 2022 American Rivers. Thankfully, there are solutions, and you can make a difference. The Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative (the MRRRI Act) will direct the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to work closely with other federal agencies, states, tribal nations, local governments, and non-governmental organizations to support projects along that River that: - protect clean water
- create healthy habitats and flood-ready infrastructure
- control aquatic invasive species
It is time we did more, not less, to protect our River. Make a difference in 30-seconds by telling Congress to pass the MRRRI Act today! |
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River Days of Action is Almost Here! |
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| This month's featured River Days of Action event is the Mississippi River Paddle Weekend occurring June 10-12th. Our friends at twopaddles.org are putting together a series of races and tours happening on on Minnesotan reaches of the River. As a supporter of 1 Mississippi if you use the code: 1MISSISSIPPI2022 you will receive 20% of your race registration. Check out the River Days of Action webpage. |
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Boundaries Don’t Protect Rivers; People Like Victoria, Dean, Virginia, and YOU Do! |
| During Earth Month in April we shared stories from River Citizens who also work with Mississippi River Network member organizations. They shared their River stories as part of our fundraising effort - helping us get halfway to our goal of $2,500. It’s not too late, click here to make your gift. If just 50 people give $25 we’ll hit our goal to help protect and restore the River. |
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|  | Why is Victoria worried about marshes? Read her story and find out! |
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 | Virginia thinks we have a historic chance to save the River. Do you? |
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 | Learn how you can help birds and critical River habitat. |
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| |  | A River Connected: Stories about the river, race, climate and home (no. 5)
May 19th from 12 - 1 pm CT
The river is magical for Freda Hall in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, whereas it shapes an industry for Mitch Jurisich along the Gulf Coast in Empire, Louisiana. These two stories then lead us into the heart of the Delta, where the river shapes culture, cuisine, and social history. Rebecca Hutchison in Memphis and Jeremiah Smith in Rosedale, Mississippi will shed some light on reshaping home and invigorating the next generation of Black leaders. |
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 | 2022 Summer Recreation Preview
May 25th from 12 - 1 PM CT
Join Iowa Environmental Council water program staff and a panel of experts for a preview of summer recreation season, including a look at water quality trends and what Iowans should keep an eye out for this summer. Come learn how to keep you and your loved one's safe while enjoying Iowa's waterways! |
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 | Kernza Fest
June 18, 10 am - 6 pm
Ohuta Beach Park, Lake City, MN
See, taste, and learn about innovations in water-healthy agriculture in this family-friendly festival organized by Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance. The event will feature expert speaker panels, chef demos (including a tasting tent), live music, specialty vendors, kids activities and much more. |
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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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