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The Lens17m
Through a new Mississippi River channel, Mother Nature shows the land-building power of sediment diversions
As the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion flounders amid politics, some scientists say that doubts about its effectiveness can ...
USA Today27d
Is the Mississippi River endangered? New ranking says iconic river at risk.
FEMA's potential elimination threatens flood protection and infrastructure along the Mississippi River, said American Rivers, an environmental group based in Washington, D.C. The top 10 endangered ...
The Clarion-Ledger26d
Mississippi River flooding causes hunting closures on MS public lands, more expected
Rising floodwaters from the Mississippi River have caused the closure of three wildlife management areas (WMAs) in Mississippi. Mahannah, Phil Bryant, and Shipland WMAs are closed to all ...
Yahoo24d
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 Agency's future, according to an environmental group based in ...
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 ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel27d
Mississippi River named most endangered in U.S. Why water quality is not the issue.
American Rivers, a nonprofit environmental advocacy organization, named the Mississippi River the "most endangered river" of 2025. The group publishes a list yearly of at-risk rivers that the ...
Mississippi River flooding causes hunting closures on MS public lands, more expected
Three state wildlife management areas and one national wildlife refuge have hunting closures in place due to flooding. Two ...
Commercial Appeal25d
Why Mississippi River is top of endangered rivers list. What West Tennesseans need to know
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 ...