2,300 miles of opportunity.
What we are about
At Living Lands & Waters, we have always framed the Mississippi River as “2,300 miles of opportunity.” We believe it is not only a tremendous resource from an ecological standpoint but also offers numerous career opportunities that are typically overlooked by students preparing to enter the workforce…
Thus, we have built a second classroom barge, the Mississippi River Institute!
The vast array of careers along the mighty Mississippi includes dozens of STEM jobs, barge and boat crew, navigators and pilots, conservation and wildlife rangers, hospitality, and more. The access to learning about career opportunities on the river could be a critical catalyst for students to find pathways to success.
By traveling along the Mississippi from St. Paul to Memphis with various stops in between, young adult students will have the chance to explore the available career options along the river in a unique and memorable classroom setting.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS
The free workforce development workshops available in the Mississippi River Institute are designed for young adults.
Workshops are offered Monday to Friday from 9 AM – 2 PM.
Each Workshop Includes:
A maritime-focused Interest Inventory for each student.
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Industry-professional guest speakers talking about real-world experiences.
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A video highlighting dozens of careers available on the river from Minneapolis to New Orleans, narrated by Mike Rowe.
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A day of inspiration taught by professional educators.
Contact Us
For more information or to inquire about reserving this space, please reach out to us.
Operated by
Headquartered in East Moline, Illinois, Living Lands & Waters is a 501 (c)(3) environmental organization that was established by Chad Pregracke in 1998. Spending up to 9 months a year living and traveling on the barge, the Living Lands & Waters’ crew hosts river cleanups, watershed conservation initiatives, workshops, tree plantings and other key conservation efforts. Since the organization was founded, Living Lands & Waters has grown to be the only “industrial strength” river cleanup organization like it in the world.
To learn more about Living Lands & Waters head to livinglandsandwaters.org