Connecting people, land & water across 31 states.
America’s Watershed Initiative (AWI) is a collaboration working with hundreds of business, government, academic, and civic organizations to find solutions for the challenges facing the Mississippi River and the more than 250 rivers that flow into it. Learn MoreJoin AWI for our latest webinar:
“The Importance of the Inland Waterways to Illinois Farmers”
Join the executive director of the IL Corn Growers Association and IL Corn Marketing Board, Rodney Weinzierl as he addresses drought and high water issues and their impact on Illinois farmers.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
12:00 pm to 12:30 pm CT
States within the Watershed
Rivers within the Watershed
Largest Watershed in the World
The Mississippi River Watershed is vast, covering almost half of the continental United States. Therefore developing meaningful solutions requires collaboration of private and public partners looking at the whole river system, crafting a common vision and seeking collective goals and actions.
AWI serves as a trusted voice, connecting people, land, & water to secure a future in which the rivers and people of the Mississippi River Watershed thrive.
2020 Mississippi River Watershed Report Card
Only by working together—coordinated, focused and for the long term—will we make meaningful progress to raise the grades for America’s Watershed, for our future, and for our children’s future.
Our heartland rivers comprise the Mississippi River Watershed – America’s Watershed – a vital river system that provides drinking water, recreation, habitat, and serves as an economic engine for America.
The Mississippi River Watershed Report Card grades the state of the watershed, identifying critical areas for improvement and many opportunities to improve our economy and secure our water supplies.
In 2020, the Mississippi River Watershed received a grade of C-.
Working together, we can find solutions for improving water quality and quantity, safety, and the health of America’s Watershed.
Building Partnership
AWI has been leading the co-creation of the Mississippi River Watershed Partnership–a vehicle to generate broad support, foster dialogue, and elevate the work of our partners.