| Dear friend, Hurricane Helene has become the deadliest hurricane to hit our nation since Katrina in 2005. Our staff team and Mississippi River Network member organizations are united in support of our Gulf Coast community members and Southeastern neighbors in the wake of Helene’s catastrophic flooding and the long road to recovery. In the face of yet another climate disaster, we will continue our efforts alongside you, friend, for effective policies and on-the-ground solutions. To create a more resilient and safer future where people, land, water, and wildlife thrive, we must use a holistic management approach that prioritizes nature-based solutions to flooding and drought. |
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| Thank you for being a part of our 20,000-person-strong River Citizen community, friend. Together, we are creating a healthy and more resilient Mississippi River now and for future generations, -Michael Anderson, Director of Outreach and Education, Mississippi River Network |
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| Featured Event: Forests in Flux Webinar |
| How can we best manage and care for our Mississippi River forests in a changing climate? That is the question at the heart of a long-term research project in a forest next to the Mississippi River in St. Paul, Minnesota. Join us on October 23rd from 12 - 1 p.m. CST for an informative and engaging webinar. We will dive into this 'forest in flux' and hear the experiences of Mississippi Park Connection Stewardship Director Karen Solas and University of Minnesota Associate Professor of Silviculture Dr. Marcella Windmuller-Campione with the project, including lessons learned and preliminary findings. You won't want to miss this webinar! No prior knowledge is required. The recording will be emailed to registrants. Learn more and register here. |
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| Can Birds Count on You? World Migratory Bird Day is October 12th |
| Did you know 325 species of birds - including about 40% of North American shorebirds and waterfowl - use the Mississippi Flyway as they migrate in the fall and spring? This important route follows the Mississippi River, and it’s ideal because of abundant water, vegetation, food sources, and lack of mountains to navigate. This year, the migration was impacted by Hurricane Helene (learn more in the newsletter section below). We hope you get to the River this Fall to witness the migration firsthand. You can also check out this Mississippi River Flyway cam. You can help us protect the Mississippi River and this critical habitat. Even a small donation of $5 to $10 can make a difference. Can the River and our birds count on you? |
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| New Poll: Latinos Extremely Concerned About the Mississippi River |
| In our latest blog, we uplift the Latino community and their perspectives, concerns, and support regarding the Mississippi River’s health, threats, impact on local communities, and conservation initiatives. The information comes from the Hispanic Access Foundation's first-ever “Latino Voices of the Mississippi River” poll. The findings show that Latinos' concern and support for the protection of the Mississippi River are overwhelmingly clear. Find the polling results and more resources here. |
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| “Nature and water are part of Latino history, ancestry, traditions, and lifestyle,” said Maite Arce, president and CEO of Hispanic Access Foundation. “The Mississippi River is not only a lifeline for the U.S. economy; it's also a lifeline for the livelihoods, wellbeing, and cultural heritage of many thousands of Latinos.” |
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| Hurricane Helene Redirects Millions of Birds to the Mississippi River |
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| Hurricane Helene has been devastating for people, land, water, and wildlife, and it had a significant impact on fall migration this year. While the approaching storm caused many birds in the Southeast to hunker down, others migrating south avoided the Atlantic flyway and were redirected to the western edge of the storm near the Mississippi River. In fact, BirdCast reports that a half-billion birds were aloft as the hurricane approached, with the highest concentrations in Louisiana and Mississippi. Learn more in this article. |
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| | October 5th: Kayak/Canoe Event and International Paddling Film Festival Screening (Wabasha, MN) Join Broken Paddle Guiding Co. and Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance on October 5th in Wabasha, Minnesota for a free kayak and canoe rental event from 11 am - 3 pm at Beach Park in Wabasha, Minnesota. Following the paddle is a paid screening of the International Paddling Film Festival at the WideSpot in Wabasha at 6 pm. Tickets are $15 at the door or online here. Contact info@brokenpaddleguiding.com with any questions! |
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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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