Protecting the Mississippi River will require active people from across the entire River region. River Citizens are committed residents who enjoy the blessings of the River and pledge to help protect it.
Use this site to record your actions, share you favorite River memories, comment on River news, post photos and connect with other River Citizens. The 1 Mississippi River Citizens program is generously sponsored by the McKnight Foundation and Aveda Corporation.
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The Gulf Restoration Network, a member of the Mississippi River Network that is dedicated to protecting and restoring the natural resources of the Gulf Region for future generations, is organizing a petition drive to protect wildlife from the devastating effects of the Gulf Coast oil spill.
Follow this link to take action today.
If you live in the Gulf Coast area and would like to volunteer time to help clean-up, check out National Audubon Society's website. They have developed a national response center where people can register to help:
http://www.audubonaction.org/HowtoHelp
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