# Living Lands & Waters ## Who We Are - [Who We Are](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/who-we-are/) - [Mission & History](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/who-we-are/mission-and-history.html): Headquartered in East Moline, Illinois, Living Lands & Waters is a 501 (c)(3) environmental organization that was established by Chad Pregracke in 1998. Since the organization was founded, Living L... - [Our Fleet](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/who-we-are/fleet.html): Our Living Lands & Waters fleet includes five barges, two towboats, six workboats, two skid steers, an excavator, five work trucks and a crane. We couldn’t do our work without our fleet and we invi... - [Meet Chad](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/who-we-are/meet-chad.html): In 1998 at the age of 23, Chad founded Living Lands & Waters. Today, the organization has grown to include a full staff and fleet of equipment. - [Our Crew](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/who-we-are/crew.html): Spending up to nine months a year living on the barge, LL&W crew hosts river cleanups, watershed conservation initiatives and tree plantings! - [Our Board](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/who-we-are/board.html): Our board represents a cross-section of our community and is a holistic advocate for our cause. Its members work hard to ensure long-term sustainability of the organization so that funds raised dir... - [Sponsors & Supporters](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/who-we-are/sponsors.html): The mission of Living Lands & Waters wouldn’t be possible without the countless support and sponsorship that we receive from corporate, foundation, community and individual sponsors. If you or your... - [In Memoriam](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/who-we-are/in-memoriam.html): We are honored to have received charitable donations in memory of the following friends of Living Lands & Waters. You can always contact us or donate online for gifts in memoriam. - [Our Stats](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/who-we-are/stats.html): Since 1998, we’ve worked on 24 rivers in 21 states and, with the help of more than 100,000 volunteers, we’ve removed 9.9 million pounds of debris from U.S. waterways. - [Employment](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/who-we-are/employment.html): Come work with the Living Lands & Waters crew! - [Contact Us](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/who-we-are/contact.html) ## What We Do - [What We Do](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/what-we-do/) - [Our Projects](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/what-we-do/our-projects/) - [All Projects](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/what-we-do/our-projects/all-projects.html) - [River Cleanups](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/what-we-do/our-projects/river-cleanups.html): Living Lands & Waters hosts dozens of community river cleanups each year to help watershed conservation efforts with the assistance of thousands of volunteers of all ages who are willing to roll up... - [MillionTrees Project](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/what-we-do/our-projects/milliontrees-project.html): The MillionTrees Project was initiated in 2007 to help further our mission to protect, preserve and restore the natural environment of our nation’s major rivers and their watersheds. Our mission is... - [Recycle Like a Rockstar](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/what-we-do/our-projects/recycle.html): With the help of Bridgestone, we are able to recycle/repurpose all of our tires, we scrap all of our metal (proceeds going back into fueling the organization) and we hand sort all of our bags throu... - [Adopt A River Mile](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/what-we-do/our-projects/adopt-a-river-mile.html): The Adopt-A-River Mile program is an opportunity for you as an individual, family, group, organization or company to join in our clean river efforts by “adopting” a mile section of the river shorel... - [Alternative Spring Break](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/what-we-do/our-projects/alternative-spring-break.html): Each year, we hit the water in the spring to engage college students in the spring break experience of a lifetime. To date, we’ve worked with 1,884 college students from all over the country to rem... - [Great Mississippi River Cleanup](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/what-we-do/our-projects/great-mississippi-river-cleanup.html): From the Headwaters in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico in Louisiana, volunteers participate by cleaning up the Mighty Mississippi and taking action that produces results not rhetoric! To date, we’v... - [Invasive Species Removal](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/what-we-do/our-projects/invasive-species-removal.html): Volunteers get down and dirty as they work in teams to chop, lop, and pull invasive honeysuckle to make room for the native wildflowers and other greenery to repopulate. - [Education](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/what-we-do/education/) - [Student Educational Workshops](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/what-we-do/education/student-educational-workshops/) - [Educator Workshops](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/what-we-do/education/educator-workshops.html): In partnership with the US Army Corps of Engineers, LL&W hosts FREE one-day workshops for educators (both traditional and non-traditional) on the Corps’ new curriculum and activities guide, Our Mis... - [Summer Camps](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/what-we-do/education/summer-camps.html): If you’re a camp counselor and looking for a way to enhance your program with some outdoor education, we can help. Our educators can meet you on the river to take your campers for a boat ride, perf... - [Lab Activities](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/what-we-do/education/lab-activities.html) - [Mississippi River Institute](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/what-we-do/education/mississippi-river-institute.html) - [Guest Speaking](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/what-we-do/guest-speaking/) - [Overview](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/what-we-do/guest-speaking/overview.html) ## How To Help - [How To Help](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/how-to-help/) - [Volunteer](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/how-to-help/volunteer.html) - [Donate](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/how-to-help/donate.html) - [Shop](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/how-to-help/shop.html) - [Employee Engagement Opportunities](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/how-to-help/employee-engagement-opportunities.html): Discover impactful Employee Engagement Opportunities with Living Lands & Waters. Engage your corporate team in meaningful river cleanup initiatives. Explore turn-key programs to foster teamwork, en... ## Media - [Media](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/media-events/) - [Event Calendar](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/media-events/event-calendar.html) - [What's New](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/media-events/whats-new.html) - [Our Blog](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/media-events/blog.html): This is the true story of 10 river rats picked to live on a barge, clean up rivers and their watersheds, work alongside volunteers and have their lives turned upside down. Follow along to find out ... - [Recent Press](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/media-events/recent-press.html) - [Awards & Honors](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/media-events/awards-honors.html) - [Annual Reports](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/media-events/annual-reports.html) - [Press Kits](https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/media-events/press-kits.html)