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I support a new vision for our Mississippi River that focuses on restoration, resilience, and equity!
I care about the long-term health of the Mississippi River and the communities that depend on it. The River provides our communities so much; just a few gifts include:
- Drinking water to 20 million people in 50 cities
- River road or “flyway” for 325+ bird species
- Habitat for 780+ species.
Neither the benefits above nor the burdens (like pollution or natural disasters) brought by the Mississippi River are equitably shared. And, despite the River’s economic, environmental, and cultural importance, the Mississippi River lacks a dedicated, holistic federal restoration program. Other treasures like the Everglades, Puget Sound, and the Great Lakes already enjoy the benefits of a dedicated federal program.
Now, it’s the Mississippi River’s turn.
I support a new vision for the Mississippi River. That vision includes a holistic restoration and resiliency strategy for the River focused on four areas:
- Improving water quality,
- Restoring habitat and natural systems,
- Eliminating aquatic invasive species, and
- Building local resilience to natural disasters.
Neither the benefits nor the burdens brought by the Mississippi River are equitably shared. I support prioritizing the above restoration and resilience investments in communities of color and economically disadvantaged populations. I support efforts to make sure restoration funding is equitable and directed intentionally to River communities that have faced disproportionate harms from environmental degradation and environmental racism.
Can the River count on you?
Help us reach our goal of 5000 signatures!
About
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. Contact: info@1mississippi.org
Thank You!
Thank you for taking action for the people, land, water, and wildlife of our treasured Mississippi River! The power of our combined voices can not be overestimated.
If you are one of the hundreds (soon thousands) of Mississippi River enthusiasts who have already signed the public petition in the last week -- thank you! We are making a difference together. Now, can you think of one friend, family member, or neighbor who would also want to be part of this chorus of voices supporting a new vision for the Mississippi River?
You can forward this email or share this short link to the petition: https://bit.ly/MRNPublicPetition.
Do you have a pal who loves photographing bald eagles from the banks of the River? Or maybe a neighbor who is always heading out for an adventure, canoe and all. Do you live in a River community that sources some of its drinking water from the Mississippi or one of its tributaries? Please take a moment to share this important opportunity to act with that fellow Mississippi River enthusiast to help us achieve our goal. You can forward this email or share this short link to the petition: https://bit.ly/MRNPublicPetition.
On behalf of the entire Mississippi River Network,
Kelly McGinnis, Executive Director
Click to learn more on how to get involved with River Days of Action!
The Mississippi River Network's River Days of Action are happening June 10-20th!
Can the River Count on You? From armchairs to wading boots, River Citizens are people the River can count on.
About
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. Contact: info@1mississippi.org