Telling the story of river transportation, barges and towboats,
improving America's lock and dam infrastructure...
...it's not something most people think about.
We get it.
But social media provides an easy outlet to get the word out -
including to elected officials.
Download the graphics provided, copy/paste the text
and tag @WaterwaysCouncl
#RiversMoveUS #Locks365
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Want to reduce @USDOT greenhouse gas emissions? Move it by barge! Towboats move commodities we all rely on through @DOTMARAD inland waterways. Not just on #EarthDay but EVERY day, 24/7/365. Lowest carbon footprint, safest, lowest-cost, but our lock and dam infrastructure needs updating. More info? Text LOCKS to 202-979-0993
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Let people know you're a WCI member! Post this badge on your website, on social, email signature - and show everyone you're a proud WCI supporter!
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1 boat/15 barges or 1,050 more trucks?? Easy choice! Towboats and barges provide the safest, most efficient, most environmentally-friendly, least expensive surface transportation. #LocksMoveUS
download 1 Boat 15 barges 1050 trucks
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The @mississippivalleydivision @usacenola Inner Harbor Navigation Canal's gates need sandbags to keep flooding out! 1st world country/3rd world solutions. What is wrong with this picture.
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Rebuilding our lock and dam infrastructure would have huge benefits - increasing our GDP by 39%, huge job creation - let's get to work because #RiversMoveAmerica! More info? Text LOCKS to 202-979-0993
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Working with @WaterwaysCouncl to improve America's river transportation infrastructure because #RiversMoveUS #IAmWaterwaysCouncil
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Inland Waterway shipping saves $7B-$9B over other modes! Let's update the lock and dam infrastructure that keeps America's inland waterways working.
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Amazing that we're moving almost half a billion tons of commodities each year on our rivers and relying on antiquated lock and dam infrastructure. Rebuild our locks and dams because #RiversMoveAmerica! Get involved - text LOCKS to 202-979-0993
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Like clean air? Then tell Congress to support lock and dam funding! @EPA says transportation = more than 28% of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.....Towboats on our inland waterways generate 30% less than rail, 1,000% less than trucks! Want more info? Text LOCKS to 202-979-0993
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One tow of 15 barges or 1.050 additional trucks on our roads? Simple choice! Tell Congress to fund waterway lock and dam infrastructure - text LOCKS to 202-979-0993
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Did you flip that wall switch this morning and expect the lights to go on? Then you're impacted by barge transportation! #RiversMoveAmerica including our energy resources to keep the lights on. More info? Text LOCKS to 202-979-0993
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$8B of construction jobs waiting to be created if Congress funds it. Lock rehabs and construction will save U.S. $7-9B in shipping costs AND increase GDP by 39%! More info? Text LOCKS to 202-979-0993
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America's agriculture advantage comes from our inland river transportation system - barges and towboats moving America's harvest and vital inputs that farmers need to keep competitive in a global market. Our 80-year-old lock and dam infrastructure needs to be fixed because #RiversMoveUS
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America's advantage in agriculture trade relies on our waterways says @USDA. Lowest-cost shipping is also safest, most efficient and lowest carbon footprint - but relying on 80-year old lock and dam infrastructure. Tell Congress to act! Text LOCKS to 202-979-0993
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Our waterways and locks and dams move not only barges but recreational boats - 250M visitors through locks in one year, supporting 189k jobs nationwide! Tell Congress: fund lock maintenance because #RiversMoveAmerica Text LOCKS to 202-979-0993
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A clear choice because #RiversMoveUS Text LOCKS to 202-979-0993 and tell Congress to fund lock and dam infrastructure and keep barges moving.
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Barges move hundreds of millions of tons each year - safely, at lower-cost, and with the smallest carbon footprint. Contact Congress and tell them to fund lock and dam infrastructure! Text LOCKS to 202-979-0993
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Did you know? Up to 72% of the Mississippi River flow past St. Louis comes from the Missouri River? Thanks for this graphic from the Coalition to Protect the Missouri River! #ProtectMORiver
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21st century supply chain needs upgrades from early 20th century infrastructure. #RiversMoveUS Text LOCKS to 202-979-0993 and tell Congress to fund lock and dam infrastructure and keep barges moving. |
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Have you seen this @ABC7Chicago episode of "Built to Last" by @CRCCarpenters? Locks and dams keep products moving safely on our rivers. Let's build the future of river infrastructure because #RiversMoveAmerica and put people to work! |
Thank you @UnitedSoy for these great videos highlighting the importance of river transportation and lock and dam infrastructure! |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvZkvWanxwo Barges move products we all use, EVERY day, 24/7/365. Lowest carbon footprint, safest, lowest-cost, but our lock and dam infrastructure needs updating. More info? Text LOCKS to 17252230280 |
Great @PJStar article on COVID-19 and crews. Thank you to the deckhands, pilots, captains, cooks, engineers and everyone on the boats and in the offices who keep towboats moving America's products 24/7/365 even amid COVID-19. #RiversMoveAmerica
