Runoff pollution from cropland and livestock facilities washes manure, pesticides, and fertilizers into nearby waters—a serious threat to our drinking water and recreational areas. So why isn’t our water better protected?
At the mouth of the Mississippi River lies an area roughly the size of Connecticut where the water cannot support aquatic life. What’s causing it? And what can we do about it?
The Mississippi River Collaborative is a partnership of environmental organizations and legal centers from states bordering the Mississippi River as well as regional and national groups working on issues affecting the Mississippi River and its tributaries. The Collaborative harnesses the resources and expertise of its diverse organizations to reduce pollution entering the Mississippi River as well as the Gulf of Mexico.
MRC is proud to work with other organizations leading efforts to protect the Mississippi River.