In this month’s River Citizen newsletter, we celebrate the ongoing efforts to care for the Mississippi River and the communities that depend on it. Learn how wetlands store up to five times more carbon than forests, explore Native American Heritage Month through the Dakota Lifeways Video Series, and join upcoming conversations like From Fields to the Gulf with author Chris Jones. Discover how advocates shaped decisions during the Army Corps’ Low Water Inspection Tour, take action to protect clean water, and find thoughtful holiday gift ideas that support the River. Stay informed, engaged, and inspired to make a difference. Here’s what you’ll find inside:
- Monthly Quiz: Wetlands vs. forests—how much carbon do wetlands store?
- Upcoming Event: From Fields to the Gulf with Chris Jones, December 11, 12–1:30 PM CT
- Advocacy Spotlight: Low Water Inspection Tour and connecting communities with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Native American Heritage Month: Explore the Dakota Lifeways Video Series
- Action Alert: Speak out against the “Polluted Water Rule” to protect streams and wetlands
- Climate & Ecosystem Insight: How wetlands strengthen the River and support climate resilience
- Mark Your Calendar: National Mississippi River Day, June 2, 2026
- Holiday Giving: Bookshop selections and One With the River T-shirts