River Days Of Action 2021: Become a River Citizen
At Mississippi Park Connection, we believe that through partnership, we make a difference. That’s why we are proud to be one of nearly 60 organizations that make up the Mississippi River Network. Together, we are a diverse coalition working to protect the land, water, wildlife, and people of North America’s greatest river, the Mississippi.
From June 10-20th, 2021, the Mississippi River Network is hosting River Days of Action. Attend more than 40 in-person and virtual events from Headwaters to Gulf of the Mississippi River and across the country. Learn more and find an event near you at www.1mississippi.org.
Take immediate action for the river by signing the public petition to Restore Our Resilient Mississippi River. We need everyone’s help to achieve our goal of 5,000 signatures! Can the river count on you?
Schedule of Events
More than 40 events are taking place as part of MRN’s River Days of Action, covering many different topics and interests. From happy hours to river clean-ups to virtual policy presentations! Here are a few “flagship” events to consider:
June 10
6:00pm-7:00pm: Nationwide Mississippi River Town Hall
5:00pm-7:30pm: River Days Kick-Off Event in St. Louis, MO
June 12
10:00am-12:00pm: Mississippi Park Connection Volunteer Event: Buckthorn Removal
June 15
12:00pm-1 :00pm: Lunch and Learn: Fertilizer Death Cycle
June 16
12:00pm-1 :00pm: Lunch and Learn: A Clean and Just Mississippi River for All
June 17
12:00pm-1 :00pm: Lunch and Learn: Relay of Voices: storytelling project focused on listening to the lives of the Mississippi River
About the Mississippi River Network:
The Mississippi River Network is a diverse coalition of 56 nonprofit organizations and businesses that are working together to protect the land, water, wildlife, and people of the United States’ greatest River. Founded in 2005, the Network has grown into a powerful collaboration of people and organizations from the River’s headwaters in Minnesota to where it drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The Network implements a national public program for the River, called 1 Mississippi.
About 1 Mississippi
1 Mississippi is a national public program designed to educate, engage, and inspire residents to take action to protect the Mississippi River. By signing up as River Citizens, people show their commitment to the River and agree to take action on its behalf. Mississippi River Network members implement the program locally along the entire River. Since 2009, the program has recruited 20,000 River Citizens and inspired thousands of actions.
About River Citizens and taking action:
River Citizens are people who want to clean up and protect our country’s greatest River. Whether in armchairs or wading boots, River Citizens protect the River by speaking up on its behalf and caring for it in simple ways that make a big difference. Together, we can protect the River for future generations. Take the first step and sign up as a River Citizen today.