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Saltwater intrusion in Mississippi River threatens livelihood of residents south of New Orleans
Researchers say drought, sea level rise, severe storms and dredging are partly to blame for the increased in frequency and ...
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Barge sinks after vessels collide on Mississippi River near New Orleans
The U.S. Coast Guard responded to the incident, which comes during a period of elevated river levels "contributing to ...
Winona woman arrested in 2011 death of newborn found in Mississippi River
The biological mother of a dead newborn found floating on the Mississippi River in 2011 is facing criminal charges.
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Judge advances transparency suit against Mississippi River Commission
A multistate newspaper company and a large lumber company sued the Mississippi River Commission for relying on private ...
Why Mississippi River is top of endangered rivers list. What you need to know
The Mississippi River is considered the most endangered in the U.S. due to uncertainty over the Federal Emergency Management ...
How this Illinois-based nonprofit is working to keep the Mississippi River mighty
Living Lands & Waters is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1998 by Chad Pregracke. While living and working on the ...
Why Mississippi River is top of endangered rivers list. What West Tennesseans need to know
The Mississippi River is considered the most endangered in the U.S. due to uncertainty over the Federal Emergency Management ...
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Mississippi River crests above flood stage in Vicksburg
The Mississippi River crested above flood stage on Monday, April 28 in Vicksburg. The National Weather Service (NWS) expects ...
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With Mississippi River rising, Bonnet Carré Spillway is tested in case LA needs flood protection
The Corps has not yet announced whether the agency will open the spillway, and says they are monitoring the forecast before ...
Vessel collision on Lower Mississippi River sinks barge: U.S. Coast Guard
The United States Coast Guard is investigating a vessel collision on the Lower Mississippi River that sunk a barge.
Mississippi River deemed most endangered river in U.S., conservation group says
A conservation organization has named the Mississippi River as the most endangered river in the country. Every year, the ...