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Corps doesn't expect to open Bonnet Carré Spillway based on new river level forecasts
The predicted flow rate of the Mississippi River is just below the threshold for a partial opening of the Bonnet Carré ...
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Barge sinks after vessels collide on Mississippi River near New Orleans
The U.S. Coast Guard responded to the incident, which comes during a period of elevated river levels "contributing to ...
Saltwater intrusion in Mississippi River threatens livelihood of residents south of New Orleans
Researchers say drought, sea level rise, severe storms and dredging are partly to blame for the increased in frequency and ...
Six barges break free, one sinks after collision on Mississippi River near New Orleans
A barge breakaway and sinking temporarily closed part of the Mississippi River near New Orleans after a vessel collision ...
Mississippi River cresting lower than expected; Bonnet Carré Spillway won’t open
Just last week, the Army Corps of Engineers conducted a test opening of the spillway in Norco, about 33 miles upriver from ...
River crests arriving earlier and lower than expected, easing pressure on Bonnet Carre Spillway operations
The Mississippi River is cresting earlier and slightly lower than expected, with no immediate plans to open the Bonnet Carré ...
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Mississippi River crests above flood stage in Vicksburg
The Mississippi River crested above flood stage on Monday, April 28 in Vicksburg. The National Weather Service (NWS) expects ...
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 ...
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Flooding to continue on lower Mississippi River as new flash flood threat emerges
As flooding cycles on the Mississippi Delta region, more rounds of heavy rain are on the way and could spark new flooding ...
Vessel collision on Lower Mississippi River sinks barge: U.S. Coast Guard
The United States Coast Guard is investigating a vessel collision on the Lower Mississippi River that sunk a barge.
How this Illinois-based nonprofit is working to keep the Mississippi River mighty
Living Lands & Waters is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1998 by Chad Pregracke. While living and working on the ...
Why Mississippi River is top of endangered rivers list. What West Tennesseans need to know
The Mississippi River is considered the most endangered in the U.S. due to uncertainty over the Federal Emergency Management ...