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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 ...
Is the Mississippi River endangered? New ranking says iconic river at risk.
The river is threatened primarily by FEMA's uncertain future, said American Rivers, an environmental group based in ...
Mississippi River named most endangered in U.S. Why water quality is not the issue.
The list calls attention to the threats rivers face and prioritizes those for which the public can influence policies that affect their well-being.
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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 ...
On This Date: The Great Mississippi River Flood Of 1927 Ramped Up
The seeds of America's most destructive flood were planted the previous summer, but it shifted into higher gear this week in ...
Mid-South braces for more flooding as Mississippi River continues to rise
A press conference was held Wednesday by local military officials to explain how the situation is being addressed.
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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Why Mississippi River is top of endangered rivers list. What you need to know
According to the National Wildlife Federation, nearly 20 million people rely on the Mississippi River Basin for daily drinking water. The river also helps support a billion-dollar industry that ...