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The $63.7 million project would restore forests and wetland habitats along 39 miles of the Mississippi River.
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Flood control along the Mississippi River is a central piece of a newly passed federal law — work that advocates believe is critical as the river basin sees more frequent and severe extreme weather events due to climate change.
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For the past few decades, the trees that grow in the Mississippi River floodplain, known as floodplain forests, have been struggling. Although they're named for their ability to withstand the river's seasonal flooding, they've recently been overwhelmed by higher water and longer-lasting floods. Government agencies and nonprofits are attempting to reverse the forestland decline by planting new trees and volunteers are key to the effort.
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The crew of a tugboat was quickly rescued when their vessel sank into the Mississippi River following a collision with a tanker ship in Louisiana.
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"It's one of the most dramatic changes on the upper Mississippi," Larson said. "It's everywhere."
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A salty river is a public health crisis, contaminating drinking water for thousands in southeast Louisiana.
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Mayors along the Mississippi River have watched for years as intensifying rain storms and flooding wreak havoc on their communities.
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A new policy brief from the United Nations argues that citizen science is crucial to global water security. In the Midwest, various programs tap community members to test stream water quality and tag migratory butterflies.
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Moving and unforgettable, "Water Song" urges listeners to think about how they treat the natural resource, so vital for life on earth.
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Mayors from 10 states along the Mississippi River convened in Louisiana’s capital this week to announce a cooperative agreement between the working river’s ports.