LTE - 1 Mississippi

1 Mississippi

Letter to the Editor Template

Date:

Your name/address/letterhead

Publication name:

Address:

To the Editor:


Our community has the opportunity to join the
1 Mississippi

Campaign, a national effort to protect and
restore the Mississippi River. The [
your organization here]

is proud to be a member of the Mississippi
River Network to support protection of the entire Mississippi River.

The Mississippi River flows through many

aspects of our lives, and we all share a responsibility to protect
it. An economic engine for our communities, a vital home for wildlife, a source of drinking water for
18
million people

and a place for families to fish and relax, America’s Greatest River

inspired our nation’s
authors, musicians and explorers.

But today, the once mighty Mississippi River needs our protection from pollution, overdevelopment and
plain old neglect. Fortunately, it’s not too late for you to make a difference. People from Minn
esota to
Louisiana are coming together to reduce flooding, limit pollution and ensure the River is healthy for
future generations.


We’re calling on the people of [
name your community]

to join the
1 Mississippi

Campaign by becoming a
River Citizen. Whether

in armchairs or wading boots, River Citizens protect the River by speaking up and
taking simple actions that make a big difference. Anyone can be a River Citizen, or just learn more about
the River, at
www.1miss
issippi.org
.

Sincerely,

Name

City, State