 | Greetings, friend, Although somehow it is already September, fear not, there's still time to connect with the Mississippi River before the cold months settle in! Choose from multiple events and opportunities below in this newsletter, and check out our Mississippi River Network member organization map to find additional local options. Visiting and dining in Mississippi River towns is a great way to connect with the River and fellow community members who care about the Mississippi's people, land, water, and wildlife. Check out these cool lists of River dining options: The Mississippi Valley Traveler's Best of the Upper Mississippi: Dining with a View and the Mississippi River Parkway Commission's Where to Find Outdoor Dining on the Great River Road. What favorite River dining spots are missing from these lists, friend? Please email me your recommendations -- especially for the Lower River! I hope to see you at our featured September events; register below! -Michael Anderson, Director of Outreach and Education, Mississippi River Network P.S. We have a free Mississippi River trivia e-book for you. Read on and find out how to claim yours! |
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| |  | | We have a fantastic upcoming online event for you! Join celebrated Mississippi River historian, author, and storyteller Dr. John Anfinson on Tuesday, September 26th, from 6 - 7 pm CT, for The Long Journey of the Great River. John is a featured speaker on American Cruise Lines, and his spellbinding presentation includes stories from one of the world's greatest rivers, our mighty Mississippi! Join this unique and exciting event from anywhere; all are welcome to this special online 1 Mississippi World Rivers Day event. Learn more and register for the event here! This event is part of our World Rivers Day celebration. Throughout September, we'll be sharing questions inspired by John's presentation, The Long Journey of the Great River. World Rivers Days is a great opportunity to give back to the River that has given so much to us. Help us reach our fundraising goal with a donation of $30 or more. Can we count on you to help the people, land, water, and wildlife of the River? |
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| September Featured Webinar |
|  | | There's something in the water, and it's harming people, pets, wildlife, and our nation's economy. From local waterbodies to the notorious Gulf of Mexico dead zone, algal blooms are wreaking havoc across our Mississippi River watershed. At our featured September webinar, join Dr. Christopher J. Gobler (Stony Brook University) and Alicia Vasto (Iowa Environmental Council) to learn what Mississippi River states are doing to mitigate harmful algal blooms and how climate change is impacting freshwater and marine ecosystems. Professor Gobler will share his extensive research on the impact of climate change on harmful algal blooms (HABs), while Alicia Vasto will be speaking about nutrient pollution impacts (i.e. excess fertilizer) in Iowa, especially in light of the 10th anniversary of Iowa’s adoption of its Nutrient Reduction Strategy. The webinar is held via Zoom on Thursday, September 28, from 1 pm to 2 pm CT. You can register by clicking here. |
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We Have a Free E-book For You and Your River-Loving Friends and Family! |
| If you’ve been to our website recently, you may have noticed we are offering a Mississippi River trivia e-book to new River Citizens. The e-book is a fun way to jump in and learn about the River. It’s valued at $25, and here’s how you can get the e-book free and how your friends and family can get one too! |
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As a current River Citizen, you can get the e-book at no cost, by answering one simple question, “Why is the River important to you?” on this form. |
| | | Your friends and family can get the e-book when they sign up as a River Citizen on this form. It is free to join - and they will receive email newsletters and updates from 1 Mississippi! |
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More Opportunities From Our Network Members |
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|  | 17th Annual Mississippi Earthtones Festival, Saturday, September 16th
Noon - 10 pm CT
Alton, Illinois Join Sierra Club Piasa Palisades for "Earthtones," a free & family-friendly event featuring 70+ educational booths, live music, interactive art experiences, and performances, as well as great local food & beverages. The goal is to bring locals and tourists alike to Downtown Alton to celebrate life on the Mississippi River and learn about ways that we can all be good stewards of our environment! |
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Volunteer Pilots Needed
Mississippi, Louisiana, and South Eastern States SouthWings Volunteer Pilots protect and restore ecosystems of the Southeast through flight. We connect passengers within the conservation community with Volunteer Pilots throughout our 15-state region. Contact SouthWings to learn how you can be part of the solution to environmental challenges by offering an unmatched aerial perspective to key decision-makers, stakeholders, and media. Visit www.SouthWings.org for more information. |
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 | Harpeth Conservancy September Events and Job Posting
Multiple Locations in Tennessee Check out Harpeth Conservancy's upcoming events here. Also, Harpeth, a Mississippi River Network member, is seeking an enthusiastic full-time Communications Coordinator to join their Community Engagement team. Applications are due by October 1, 2023; more information is located here. |
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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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