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How four fish imported to clean ponds became one of America's biggest invasive species problems

In the 1970s, wildlife and aquaculture managers in the southern United States imported four species of carp from Asia, bighead, silver, grass and black carp, intending to use them as a natural, low-cost way to control excess algae, aquatic weeds and snails in fish farm ponds and wastewater treatment facilities.…

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In 1933, the US completed a 336-mile waterway across Illinois to carry cargo between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi; decades later, it became a pathway for invasive carp

The ambitious inland waterway project linked the Great Lakes with the Mississippi River, streamlining trade and cargo transportation nationwide. Unexpectedly, this engineering marvel also facilitated the northward invasion of harmful carp species. Today, it stands as an essential barrier against these aquatic threats, transforming commerce while playing a pivotal role…

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Attorneys for Nolan Wells' family agree to joint inspection of teen's recovered cellphone

Attorneys for Nolan Wells' family are working with the district attorney's office to inspect his cellphone

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The Amazon is the world's largest river, yet not a single bridge crosses its main channel

Stretching across the heart of South America, the Amazon River is the largest river on Earth by water discharge and one of the planet's most extraordinary natural systems. It flows through vast tropical rainforests, supports unrivalled biodiversity and sustains millions of people. Yet despite spanning more than 6,400 kilometres (4,000…

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In 1812, a powerful earthquake made the Mississippi River flow backwards and created a lake that still exists today

Rivers are often treated as fixed features of the landscape. They bend, flood, and shift over long stretches of time, but they seem permanent enough that entire towns and economies are built around them. The Mississippi River, in particular, has long been regarded as one of North America's defining geographical…

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Exploring the 9 longest rivers in the world, from the Nile to the Congo

Rivers, nature's vital arteries, shape landscapes and history. From the Nile's ancient reign to the Amazon's immense volume, these waterways are crucial. China's Yangtze, North America's Missouri-Mississippi, Siberia's Yenisey, and the Yellow River, cradle of civilization, highlight their global significance. Russia's Ob-Irtysh, South America's Rio de la Plata, and the…

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The ‘ghost lake’ returns: California’s largest lost water body resurfaces after 130 years

Tulare Lake has made a surprising comeback, once known as Pa'ashi by the Tachi Yokut tribe. This rare event shows how a long-gone terminal lake can reclaim its original basin. It used to be the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi until it was drained in the late 1800s…

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World’s massive Mississippi River shockingly reversed its flow during Hurricane Isaac in 2012 in the United States: Scientists explain what happened

The Mississippi River is often considered one of the most stable natural systems in North America. It flows steadily from the northern United States down to the Gulf of Mexico, carrying vast amounts of water every second. But in 2012, something unusual happened during Hurricane Isaac, briefly disrupting this familiar…

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Viking unveils new Mississippi River cruise routes including bourbon tastings and visits to Graceland

Viking Cruises now has a choice of six routes along the Mississippi River

The Independent UK

Quincy man caused a massive flood in the Mississippi river to stop his wife from coming home — just so he could party and drink with friends

People are still split on whether his trial was fair or unjust.

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Dramatic footage shows 67 cargo cases toppling off ship into California port

Shipping containers tumble overboard off the Mississippi vessel in Port of Long Beach, one of the busiest ports in US

The Guardian - US

A fisherman spotted an old Buick in the Mississippi River. The human remains inside may have solved a decades-old missing person’s case

Authorities believe the remains found inside the sunken vehicle belong to Roy Benn, who disappeared in 1967 with a large sum of money.

The Independent UK

Mark Twain by Ron Chernow review – the story of America’s first literary celebrity, from the author of Hamilton

A definitive new biography takes in adventures Mississippi, racist stereotypes and get-rich-quick schemes

The Guardian - UK

To save a dying swamp, Louisiana aims to restore the Mississippi River's natural flow

State and federal authorities in Louisiana celebrated breaking ground on an ambitious $330 million conservation project intended to revitalize one of the state's largest swamp ecosystems by reconnecting it with the Mississippi River

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Brackish water creeping up the Mississippi River may threaten Louisiana's drinking supply

For the third year in a row, Louisiana is constructing an underwater levee in the Mississippi River to slow an influx of salt water from the Gulf of Mexico

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The Mississippi River is running low again. It’s a problem for farmers moving beans and grain

The water level of the Mississippi River is unusually low for the third straight year, forcing barge companies to put limits on how much cargo they can carry and cutting into farm profits

The Independent UK

Takeaways from AP examination of flooding's effect along Mississippi River

Flooding has pushed people out of their homes near the Mississippi River at a roughly 30% higher rate than the U.S. as a whole, according to data provided exclusively to The Associated Press by the risk analysis firm First Street

The Independent UK

For shrinking Mississippi River towns, frequent floods worsen fortunes

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The Mighty Mississippi with Nick Knowles: release date, episode guide and everything we know

The Mighty Mississippi with Nick Knowles sees the presenter travel to the heart of America.

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After Nebraska and Arkansas, American Truck Simulator is going to show me Missouri

Gateway Arch? Check. Mississippi river? Check. Trucks? Probably.

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Low Mississippi River levels take toll on farmers

Economic loss from disruption on important travel route for grain exports estimated to be $20bn

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Trouble comes to the Mississippi from prolonged drought - Roll Call

An extended drought is causing low water levels in the Mississippi River, posing problems for commerce along key shipping channel.

The Independent UK

A salty problem for people near the mouth of the Mississippi is a wakeup call for New Orleans

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‘Everything out the faucet is salt’: Louisianans struggle as drinking water crisis persists

New Orleans has avoided losing drinking water due to a saltwater ‘wedge’ traveling up the Mississippi River – but in Plaquemines parish, it has already happened

The Conversation

What is seawater intrusion? A hydrogeologist explains the shifting balance between fresh and salt water at the coast

Seawater intrusion is the movement of saline water from the ocean or estuaries into freshwater systems. The seawater that has crept up the Mississippi River in the summer and early fall of 2023 is a reminder that coastal communities teeter in a fragile land-sea balance.

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