To work with members, partners and River Citizens to advance state-level work aimed at reducing nutrient runoff in Illinois and Iowa and to orient grassroots support for Mississippi River conservation throughout the basin
Sponsorship for the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition to advance the implementation of an agricultural policy that improves water quality in the Mississippi River Basin and to assist the foundation in tracking federal agricultural policy and funding
To bring attention to the consequences of agricultural pollution for drinking water and quality of life; build capacity of organizations in the upper Mississippi River basin to communicate and advocate on water quality issues; and explore innovative approaches to improve the durability of conservation efforts, including remote sensing of cover crops
Support for the development of affordable and accessible capital options for entrepreneurs based in Coahoma County and the broader Mississippi Delta and provide technical assistance and hyper-accessible microfinancing to entrepreneurs in the region
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Support to identify and report education challenges facing the Mississippi Delta region and the organizations, individuals and community leaders working to address needs