Water Quality
Ensuring Clean Water for a Thriving Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is vital for millions of people, wildlife, and the economy, but it faces significant pollution from agricultural runoff and urban sources. One Mississippi is committed to addressing water quality issues to protect this critical resource better and restore its health for future generations.
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Pollution and Water Quality
OUR SOLUTION
Support People, Practices, and Policies That Improve Water Quality
We engage federal, state, and local agencies, along with local organizations, communities, and people to implement solutions that improve water quality. Through partnerships like with the Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Task Force, we work to reduce nutrient pollution across the Mississippi River basin. By supporting state-led nutrient reduction strategies, we aim to decrease the hypoxic dead zone in the Gulf and improve water quality throughout the basin.