Stretching from the Allegheny Mountains across to the Rockies and south to the Gulf of Mexico, the Mississippi River Basin cradles an astounding 1.245 million square miles in 31 states and 2 Canadian provincesÑforming the worldÕs fourth largest river basin. The flowing waters of the mighty Mississippi abound with purpose, proving indispensable to our way of life. The river quenches our thirst, nourishes our crops, energizes our homes, and transports the goods we create. Funneling fresh water into the Gulf of Mexico, the Mississippi sustains robust fisheries, which provide food, jobs, and economic security to millions of people. Each year, heavy rains and melting snows wash massive amounts of nutrientsÑmostly nitrogen and phosphorousÑfrom farms, cities, and other sources into the Mississippi River Basin. The nutrients flow downstream to the Gulf of Mexico, posing health hazards to the people and wildlife that rely on the Mississippi, as well as considerable economic risk to the communities along the way. We have a unique opportunity to restore AmericaÕs river to health, a healing that will reverberate throughout the communities that rely on the river and Gulf for generations to come. Who is TNC and TNCÕs Principles of Corporate Engagement The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at unprecedented scale, and helping make cities more sustainable with ambitious 2030 goals. Working in more than 72 countries, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit www.nature.org. For more information on TNCÕs 2030 Goals, go here: https://tnc.box.com/s/bcuyuinrtbdbesovxy5fr51h22amr3tc TNCÕs Principles of Corporate Engagement All of TNCÕs corporate engagements must have conservation benefits with lasting, measurable outcomes, and a direct connection to our mission. Please review our Principles of Corporate Engagement, which all engagements must meet: https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/who-we-are/how-we-work/working-with-companies/corporate-principles/