| Hi, Friend! One of my favorite things when I canoed down the Mississippi River in 2017 was talking with people along the way. I got a snapshot of how locals relate to the River. I heard various perspectives, from "You are seeing the best part of our state" to "The River eats people." A lesson learned on that journey holds true: The River connects us all. And there is room for us all. I saw this again in Memphis this October at our Mississippi River Network's annual meeting (scroll down to read more). We heard as many different perspectives as there were people in the room. Ultimately, we all came away with a sense of belonging and knowing that we are stronger together. |
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| As part of our River Citizen community, friend, we hope you feel a similar sense of belonging here. You may not agree with everything we share - and that's OK. Our goal is to offer opportunities to learn from one another and find common ground. That way, we become as mighty as our beloved Mississippi. Thank you for being here, together. - Michael Anderson, Director of Outreach and Education, Mississippi River Network P.S. For this month's email prompt, I'd love to hear what lessons you have learned from the River and its people. Send me an email at manderson@1mississippi.org! |
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| Mississippi River Network Meets in Memphis! |
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| The Mississippi River Network consists of nearly 70 organizations working together to protect the people, land, water, and wildlife of America's greatest river. Every year, the Network gathers. We reflect, collaborate, and plan for the year ahead. This includes collaborating on many of the activities we offer you, our River Citizens! Read more about this year's annual meeting in our recap blog, which includes 2024 opportunities and priorities. Every Mississippi River Network annual meeting is full of gratitude. We know that alongside with you, our River Citizen community, we are making a difference. Together, we are creating a healthier Mississippi River now and for future generations. |
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| Friend, can you join us on December 5th? |
| | "Scenes From Our Mighty Mississippi" is a magical journey of song, story, and visual imagery featuring America’s greatest river. Steven Marking is an acclaimed baritone, a Resident Entertainer for American Cruise Lines, and an inspiring champion for the Mississippi River. We are so excited to bring you a unique opportunity to experience this show - normally seen only on cruise ships or theaters. Your ticket purchase and donations support our work for the people, land, water, and wildlife of our Mighty Mississippi! |
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| |  | Giiwedinong Treaty Rights Museum Park Rapids, Minnesota A new museum has opened in Park Rapids, Minnesota, just a short drive from the Headwaters of the Mississippi. It's the Giiwedinong Treaty Rights Museum, located in the former Enbridge office. It is the first museum in Minnesota devoted to the Indigenous perspective on treaty rights, environmental justice, and culture. |
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 | Webinar: A Rare Look at Public Opinion in the Basin
Online, November 14th, 12 pm CT There was a recent groundbreaking study on people's environmental opinions and beliefs in the 10 mainstem Mississippi River states Spoiler: the results may surprise you! Join the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk and Missouri School of Journalism for a free webinar and Q&A on the findings! |
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 | The True Cost of CAFO's
Tuesday, Nov. 14th, 6:30 - 7:15 pm CT
Online via Iowa Environmental Council (IEC) During this presentation, IEC's Water Program Director Alica Vasto and Staff Attorney Michael Schmidt share background on the rulemaking process, where the rulemaking stands, and what IEC has uncovered about the true costs of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) for Iowans. |
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|  | New Paper: The Fallout of the Sackett Decision The future of wetland protections and, more broadly, our nation's water resources hangs in the balance following the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the landmark case Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency. The Tulane Institute on Water Resources Law & Policy has published an updated paper that dives deep into the fallout. |
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 | Gulf Hypoxia Task Force Public Meeting on December 6th The 38th Hypoxia Task Force Public Meeting will occur in Fayetteville, Arkansas the afternoon of December 6th and will also be live-streamed. Mississippi River Network staff and members are attending the meeting and coordinating public comments and engagement from River Citizens like you. Interested in learning more on how to participate? Please email our Policy Director, Maisah Khan, at mkhan@1mississippi.org! |
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 | 1 Mississippi is on YouTube! Did you know we currently have 24 videos on our 1 Mississippi YouTube channel? From exciting online events to impactful webinars, be sure to check them out! Additionally, if you have ideas on events that we should host, please email our Director of Outreach and Education, Michael Anderson, at manderson@1mississippi.org! |
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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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