Mississippi River

Mississippi River Sediment Diversions & Louisiana

Overview — Sediment Diversions The impacts of coastal land loss threaten Louisiana’s economy, commerce, infrastructure, and culture. Furthermore, the collapse…

7 years ago

Getting to clean water: Complex problem, no easy solutions

photo: Friends of the Mississippi River executive director Whitney Clark pours water from the Mississippi River into a tube used…

7 years ago

How Can We Create a Sustainable Future for South Louisiana, Navigation and Other Industries?

The Mississippi River was leveed in the early 20th century, specifically for the purposes of flood control and navigation. Relative…

7 years ago

Record Missouri flooding was manmade calamity, scientist says

Intersection of Interstate 44 and Route 141 in St. Louis County, Mo., on Dec. 30, 2015. Water levels more than…

8 years ago

The veins of America: Stunning map shows every river basin in the USA

Full article: The veins of America: Stunning map shows every river basin in the US A stunning new map shows…

8 years ago