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Mississippi River Flood: Map Shows Where Roads Could Be Closed 'For Days'
The Mississippi River is a critical transportation route for agricultural and industrial goods, and high water levels are affecting river navigation and barge movement. AccuWeather senior ...
April’s Storms Were Relentless. But the Rainwater Is Finally Going Away.
The Mississippi River crested in New Orleans this week, capping an anxious period for the engineers and residents who live ...
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Down the Drain
Throughout the Mississippi River watershed, wetlands store floodwater, improve drinking water quality and serve as homes for millions of birds and other animals. But this special ecosystem is ...
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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Down the Drain: A watershed moment for America’s greatest wetlands
Wetlands are places where land and water meet. Throughout the Mississippi River watershed, wetlands store floodwater, improve drinking water quality, and serve as homes for millions of birds and ...
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 Agency's future.