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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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No boat, no problem. You’re just a click away from kayaking the Mississippi River
Interested in kayaking on the Mississippi River in the heart of Minneapolis or St. Paul? The Paddle Share program is bringing this resource to people who might otherwise never have considered a kayak ...
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 ...
Barges hit Mississippi River levee near Skip Bertman Dr.
Marion Mayfield and Derek Fife talk about the upcoming "Star Wars Day' event at the Louisiana Art and Science Museum.
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Flooding to continue on lower Mississippi River as new flash flood threat emerges
As flooding cycles on the Mississippi Delta region, more rounds of heavy rain are on the way and could spark new flooding ...
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Conservation group names Mississippi River ‘most endangered,’ cites proposed FEMA cuts
A conservation group on Wednesday named the Mississippi River the “most endangered river of 2025,” citing threats to abolish ...
Mother arrested in 14-year-old cold case of ‘Baby Angel’ infant found dead in Mississippi River
A woman was charged in the 14-year-old cold case of an infant found dead and floating in the Mississippi River after DNA ...