[March 18, 2013]

Mar 21: Capitol Hill Press Briefing by Members and Mayors about Two Major Efforts Affecting the Future of the Mississippi River

Northeast-Midwest Institute (NEMWI):

What
A group of Mississippi River Mayors and members of Congress are holding a press briefing on March 21 to announce the formation of a Mississippi River Caucus. The Mayors-members of the Mississippi River Cities & Towns Initiative (MRCTI), a new mayoral-led effort to create a coordinated voice for the Mississippi River-will also unveil a Mississippi River platform for improving the waterway. As a backdrop to the briefing, the Mayors are hosting a free photographic exhibit set on top of a giant floor map of the River. MRCTI has partnered with over a dozen member-city arts councils to display professional river-inspired photos.

When
March 21, 2013, Press Briefing at 10am, Photo Exhibit 9:00am-3:00pm

Where
Cannon House Office Building
1^st St. & Independence Ave., SE, Caucus Room, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC

How
To cover the event, contact Shawn Flaherty at 703-554-3609. Reporters may listen live to the briefing by calling (805) 360-1000 and entering 185304#.

Why
Organized by the Northeast-Midwest Institute and funded by the Walton Foundation, MRCTI is an effort to bring national attention back to the Mississippi River and spearhead a new level of regional cooperation to make it more sustainable. The exhibit, sponsored by Ingram Barge Company, is part of the Mayors' efforts to showcase the River's importance.

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