News & Updates
Recent updates from America’s Watershed Initiative.
AWI Newsletter – April-June 2025
Catch up on a big season for America’s Watershed Initiative! From launching our Lunchtime Learning Series—bringing together hundreds of partners for powerful conversations—to welcoming a new board member, previewing cutting-edge drought tools, and celebrating the first-ever Mississippi River Day, there’s a lot to share. Explore the latest stories, insights, and ways to get involved in shaping the future of the Mississippi River Basin.
Mentoring the Next Generation of Watershed Leaders
AWI has welcomed two student interns for the spring semester from Xavier University of Louisiana. We are excited for the opportunity to help our interns grow their professional skills and passion for the Watershed in which they live. To learn more about our staff, click here.
AWI on the Road
Learn more about AWI Staff’s–Kim and Sierra–travels throughout the Upper Mississippi River Watershed.
Rowing Together: Rachel Orf to serve as Board Chair
Rachel Orf, Director of Environmental Stewardship at National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), to Serve as New Chairwoman of AWI
Building a Partnership to Last–MRWP January Workshop
AWI, in partnership with the Nature Conservancy, have continued to push ahead in the creation of the Mississippi River Partnership. Read more about the latest steps in building lasting impact.
Doug Oberhelman, Retired Caterpillar CEO and Executive Chairperson, joins AWI National Leadership Council
Please welcome Doug Oberhelman to the AWI National Leadership Council. We are delighted to add his expertise as former CEO of Caterpillar to the AWI family.
AWI Receives Funding to Highlight Nature-Based Solutions
America’s Watershed Initiative has begun to investigate techniques that will accelerate the use of nature-based solutions to address some of the challenges in the Mississippi River Watershed.
AWI Newsletter – April-June 2023
Elevating Science in the Lower Mississippi River Basin; AWI Board Members Lead Across the Basin and the Nation; Donor Council Update; Ground-Breaking Work on the Mississippi; Quick Takes
AWI Newsletter – January-March 2023
Promoting the Watershed With Our Federal Partners; Working With Nature to Address Increasing Precipitation; Donor Council Spotlight; Science in the Basin