Simple, yet encompassing a myriad of opportunities, plans, and projects, goals for the Mississippi River Trail are as timeless as the river itself. Defined in three categories, MRT, Inc.’s strategic goals include expanding

• Organizational Development – MRT, Inc.’s vitality depends upon the growth and expansion of the organization itself. Defining priority actions, augmenting capacity, and improving fundraising are critical to the synergy of our work.
• Facilitating Route Development – Impacting the Mississippi River Trail by supporting transportation enhancement through community project planning, organized partner communications, and other means, MRT, Inc. helped bring over $33 million for trail construction projects along the river through SAFETEALU. Continuing the process of refining routes, seeking new trail opportunities, assisting communities with finding federal and state funding, and facilitating community efforts to plan and implement projects are just a few ways, MRT, Inc. meets this goal.
• Encouraging Use – Offering opportunities to plan a trip, learn more about the river environment in different states, engage in activities that support conservation, health and wellness, and economic development, post events on our calendar, attend conferences, participate in making the Mississippi River Trail part of your special experiences, and connecting you with other key trails in America are just a few of the ways we encourage trail use.