I've been talking with Mark River, and I have decided to become a river citizen. A river citizen is someone who believes in the Mississippi River, and knows all the good that it brings to people. While it may rise 20 feet and take out some houses in the process, it also provides us with 92% of the nations agricultural exports. The Big River is also the home of over 260 species of fish. And 18 million people rely on the Mississippi for drinking water.
I knew none of this before I came on this trip. I was just a kid from a little city north of Boston, and all I knew about the Mississippi River was that it was very large. I had no idea how big of an impact it had on our country. The Big River doesn't get the fame it deserves. And it sure hasn't been given the respect it deserves.
1 Mississippi is an organization that brings people together to share the knowledge of this great river. People from all over the country have decided to become river citizens because they know the importance of the Mississippi. I have decided to become a river citizen because I have had great experiences on the Mississippi, and I know the happiness that it can bring people.
I am so grateful that Mark River and his colleagues have given me the chance to write blog posts for 1 Mississippi so I can spread the word about the Mississippi River.

If you are interested about becoming a river citizen contact Mark River at markriver@island63.com
If you have any more questions leave a comment!

I will be posting more about this topic in the days to come!