What is your vision for the Mississippi River?
Holding a vision provides the motivation and enthusiasm we need to build a better future for our mighty Mississippi River. In October, we asked several River Citizens and Mississippi River Network members to share their vision and inspiration with us -- here are their brilliant answers:
What is Matt's vision for the Mississippi River and how is the Mississippi River Network working toward it?
Matt Rota is the Senior Director of Healthy Gulf based in New Orleans, which is a member organization of the Mississippi River Network. Listen to Matt describe his vision for the Mississippi and how he sees the Mississippi River Network working toward that.
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What does Sheila see as issues facing the River, and why is she inspired to be a part of the Mississippi River Network?
Sheila Tahir is a Louisiana native and works for Louisiana Bucket Brigade, a member of the Mississippi River Network. Listen to Sheila as she describes issues facing our beloved Mississippi River and what inspires her in working together as 1 Mississippi
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What inspires Nancy to be a part of the Mississippi River Network?
Nancy Porter's organization, League of Women Voters, Upper Mississippi River Region Interleague Organization (Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota) is a member of the Mississippi River Network. Listen to why she is proud to be a part of the Mississippi River Network.
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What inspires Victoria about our Mississippi River?
Victoria Bradford Styrbicki is the executive director of A House Unbuilt, a member organization of the Mississippi River Network. Listen as Victoria describes the variety of folks she has connected with, from headwaters to Gulf of our mighty River, and how their stories inspire her to make a difference.
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What does Ge'Von vision for the future of our Mississippi River?
Ge'Von Collins is with Black People Who Hike, a member organization of the Mississippi River Network. Listen as Ge'Von discusses how the Mississippi River Network can work as one to create a River that is for everyone.
These videos were shot during the Mississippi River Network (MRN) annual meeting in October. MRN is a coalition of over 60 organizations and businesses dedicated to creating a healthier Mississippi River by working for the well-being of the people, land, water, and wildlife of America’s largest watershed. A critical way the Network advances its work is through our 1 Mississippi program.
1 Mississippi is a growing national movement of over 20,000 River Citizens – people dedicated to protecting the River by taking simple actions. As the guardians and caretakers of the River, from armchairs to wading boots, River Citizens are people the River can count on. If you still need to, take the next step and join the River Citizen community today!
Connect with a local MRN member organization near you
Do you want to connect with other River Citizens and River supporters in your area? Check out our interactive member map!
The Network’s organizations are found on the map or segmented by state right below the map. Click the organization’s name to read more about them, find out about volunteer opportunities, and get involved!
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Have a question?
Reach out to us at info@1mississippi.org!
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I am committed to protecting the Mississippi River and will take at least three actions to care for this valuable resource. Please keep me informed about actions I can take to protect the Mississippi River as a River Citizen:
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I am committed to protecting the Mississippi River and will take at least three actions to care for this valuable resource. Please keep me informed about actions I can take to protect the Mississippi River as a River Citizen:
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Step 2
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[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" text_font="Montserrat||||" text_text_color="#FFFFFF" text_line_height="1.8em" link_font="|700|||||||" link_text_color="#00efe3" header_font="||||||||" header_3_font="Montserrat|700|||||||" header_3_text_color="#FFFFFF" custom_margin="30px||10px|" animation_direction="top" custom_css_main_element="clear:both;" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]One goal for 1 Mississippi is to educate the public on the urgent problems facing the River. We are supported by the Mississippi River Network, a group of organizations that are experts in various areas concerning the River. Each section below is intended to provide some basic knowledge about these important issues and links to experts who can provide more detailed information.
Nutrient pollution
Importance of floodplains and wetlands
Farm bill conservation programs
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Step 3
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[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" text_font="Montserrat||||" text_text_color="#FFFFFF" text_line_height="1.8em" link_font="|700|||||||" link_text_color="#00efe3" header_font="||||||||" header_3_font="Montserrat|700|||||||" header_3_text_color="#FFFFFF" custom_margin="30px||10px|" animation_direction="top" custom_css_main_element="clear:both;" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]There are many ways you can take action. We have a list of 10 actions you can take now, You can volunteer and you can check our action center in order to see what bigger projects we are working on. Here we give you the information you need to call your congressman or sign onto proposals. You can also check out our events calendar to see what events are happening in your area.
10 actions you can take now!
The Action Center
Events Calendar
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