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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 ...
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On Earth Day, The Mississippi River Is At The Top Of The Most Endangered River List
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights the growing threat to the Mississippi River, recently ...
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Conservation group names Mississippi ‘most endangered’ U.S. river
The group American Rivers says the Mississippi faces threats including increased flooding and inadequate disaster prevention ...
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Mississippi River named the most endangered of 2025 by non-profit American Rivers
The Mississippi’s ranking comes as cities along the river flooded from torrential rain and as Trump officials consider ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Lower Mississippi River Braces For Weeks Of Slow-Moving Flooding Following Early April Deluge
A prolonged flood event is beginning to unfold along the lower Mississippi River, a consequence of the widespread heavy rainfall that drenched the river basin in early April. Experts predict the high ...
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Mississippi River's rise expected to trigger precautions in New Orleans area
The Mississippi River's rapid rise in the coming days is expected to lead to precautions undertaken by the Army Corps of Engineers and local officials, including preparations for a possible Bonnet ...
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Army Corps to begin flood fight as Mississippi River rises following torrential rains
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - As the Mississippi River continues to rise, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin Phase One of their flood fight next week, which includes daily inspections. The ...
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Mississippi River cities brace for still-rising floodwaters, laud success of some mitigation measures
The river could stay above 50 feet for about two weeks, Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center senior hydrologist David Welch said Monday. The rain has stopped for now, but the basin is not yet ...
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Mississippi River cities brace for still-rising floodwaters, laud success of some mitigation measures
Cities along the Mississippi River are closing their flood gates and preparing for water to continue to rise after four days of torrential downpours soaked basin states with up to 15 inches of rain in ...
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Mississippi River cities brace for still-rising floodwaters
(Memphis District Civil Engineer David Jacobs/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District) This story is a product of the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk, an editorially independent ...