The Remarkable Geography of the Mississippi River Delta The Mississippi River Delta sprawls across southeastern Louisiana, forming a complex mosaic of wetlands, bayous, and barrier islands.

The Mississippi River's endangered status stems from uncertainty surrounding FEMA's future role in floodplain protection and infrastructure maintenance. FEMA plays a crucial role in disaster ...

Three state wildlife management areas and one national wildlife refuge have hunting closures in place due to flooding. Two more areas may close.