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Drought lowering Mississippi River levels again, disrupting shipping

Water levels on portions of the Mississippi and lower Ohio rivers have dropped low enough to significantly hinder shipping ...
The Clarion-Ledger

South Delta flooding in MS: What new pumps mean for people, wildlife who live there

The 2019 South Delta flood devastated the region, submerging land, killing wildlife, and crippling the local economy. Pumps designed to mitigate future flooding are planned, offering hope to residents ...
KTBS

Tough choices lie ahead for saving what’s left of the Mississippi River Delta

A volunteer with the Central Wetlands Reforestation Collective plants bullrushes in the Bayou Bienvenue swamp. (Photo by Lue Palmer for Louisiana Illuminator) This reporting is supported by the ...
WWNO

Mississippi River loses most of its sediment—and land building ability—before reaching the Gulf

New research shows that typically, less than 10% of land-building alluvium reaches the Bird’s Foot Delta region, the southernmost reach of the river, where it meets the Gulf. NEW ORLEANS, La. – ...
PBS

Scientists face ecological and economic hurdles to save Mississippi River Delta

The iconic Mississippi River Delta is of enormous importance to the country, especially near the Gulf Coast. It's an economic engine and a key wildlife habitat. But it's shrinking considerably due to ...