Mississippi River

What’s stopping desalination from going mainstream?

POLITICO illustration/Photos by iStock, Getty, Food & Water Watch Panic over saltwater intrusion in the Mississippi River threatening drinking water…

1 year ago

As Scarcity Worsens, Mississippi River Users Seek Protective Compact

Looking ahead toward the future for one of the country’s most iconic rivers, officials have taken steps to better protect…

1 year ago

Mississippi River Barge Freight Rates Climb on Lower Water Levels

Graphic: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service. Grain Transportation Report. August 31, 2023. Web: http://dx.doi.org/10.9752/TS056.08-31-2023 Bloomberg writer Tarso Veloso…

1 year ago

Collaborative efforts improve water quality in Mississippi River watershed

A recent water quality project at Mississippi Shores in northeast Brainerd featured the restoration of green space to allow for…

5 years ago

Upper Mississippi is ‘endangered,’ group says | qctimes.com

Photo: The nonprofit environmental group American Rivers has named the Upper Mississippi River to its 2019 list of top 10…

6 years ago