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The US built nearly 2,000 km of Mississippi River levees; helping erase 4,900 sq km of coastal land

The construction of levees along the Mississippi River has led to significant coastal land erosion in Louisiana by obstructing critical river sediment from reaching coastal estuaries. In an effort to combat this issue, environmental agencies are now reintroducing river mud into the affected bayous. This initiative is focused on rejuvenating…

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First US phosphate fertiliser plant since 1984: Morocco’s OCP and CHS plan $450 million, 1-million-tonne Louisiana factory with nearly 1,000 jobs

Morocco’s OCP and US farmer-owned cooperative CHS plan a $450 million Louisiana phosphate fertiliser plant, the first of its kind in America since 1984. The facility could produce more than 1 million tonnes annually, reduce phosphate import dependence and support nearly 1,000 jobs. The proposed factory would be located at…

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Minneapolis seeks to quell rumors after four people found dead in five days

Minneapolis police have said there is no connection between the deaths

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In 1901, two young Oregon photographers documented nine offshore rocks: Their campaign helped Theodore Roosevelt create the West’s first national wildlife refuge

In 1901, photographers Finley and Bohlman captured striking images of wildlife exploitation at Three Arch Rocks, which compelled President Theodore Roosevelt to create the refuge. This area marked the first National Wildlife Refuge west of the Mississippi River, now home to Oregon's largest seabird colony and a pivotal sea lion…

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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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In 1901, conservationists began buying land to protect Mount Desert Island; their first 6,000 acres helped create Acadia National Park

More than a century before Acadia National Park officially existed, a small group of conservationists began quietly buying land on Mount Desert Island to protect its forests, mountains and coastline from unchecked development. Their grassroots effort, launched in 1901 through the Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservations, eventually secured thousands…

The Times of India

Where nature draws the map – here are 5 ways to look at the US, without state boundaries

State boundaries can be iconic. Many were drawn by human hands, but some of the most recognizable contours were shaped by nature: the boot of southeastern Louisiana, carved by the Mississippi River, or the ocean waves sculpting the hook of Cape Cod in Massachusetts.

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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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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…

The Times of India

10 Deepest rivers in the world ranked: From the Congo’s 250m depths to the Mississippi river

Rivers create landforms, foster biodiversity, and provide sustenance to humanity; however, little attention is paid to their depth. The world's deepest rivers showcase the other face of these mighty water bodies. Below the tranquil waters lie several rivers that reach hundreds of meters into the Earth, formed through geological processes,…

The Times of India

New bridge over the Mississippi River could be named after Donald Trump

The bridge project is estimated to cost $3 billion

The Independent UK

Golden Gravel Trail: new 3,804-mile route connects the Mississippi River to the Oregon Coast

“The Golden Gravel Trail opens a new era for dirt road bicycle touring in the U.S.,” says endurance cyclist Sarah Swallow, who helped test and refine the new cross-country route

Cycling Weekly

Historic bridge over Mississippi River set for explosive demolition

Officials are expecting a large crowd to witness the implosion

The Independent UK

7 Rivers Around the World That Flow Backwards

Rivers usually flow from higher level to lower level. But due to natural factors like strong tides, floods or storms, it is possible for rivers to flow in the opposite direction as well. This natural phenomenon attracts tourists to visit them and explore their natural and unusual beauty. Amazon River,…

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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.

The Independent UK

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.

International Business Times UK

Who is Eliotte Heinz: Missing Wisconsin Grad Student Found Dead in Mississippi Rive

Eliotte Heinz's dead body was found in the Mississippi River. The La Crosse Police Department's chief said they weren't expecting this heartbreaking outcome.

International Business Times UK

Eliotte Heinz Found Dead in Mississippi River: Search Ends in Tragedy After Wisconsin Woman Vanishes After Bar Visit

The body of Eliotte Heinz, a 22-year-old woman from Wisconsin who vanished after leaving a bar, has been found in the Mississippi River. Her disappearance sparked a days-long search that ended in heartbreak.

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Mystery as body of 22-year-old graduate student is found in the river after she vanished walking home from the bar

The tragic discovery comes after the community and police looked for Eliotte Heinz for days

The Independent UK

DNA reveals identity of man whose body was found more than three decades ago in Missouri

Authorities in Missouri say DNA samples have solved a 1994 cold case, identifying a man's body found in the Mississippi River more than three decades ago

The Independent UK

Three men who went missing while fishing found dead in Mississippi River

The bodies of three men, reported missing while fishing and swimming on a Mississippi River sandbar, have been found dead near Memphis, Tennessee, authorities confirmed on Wednesday.

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The great Mississippi tops list of most endangered rivers amid fears over Trump rollbacks

Cuts to disaster agency and deregulation of fossil fuels, plus rise of water-guzzling datacentres, highlighted in new report

The Independent UK

National Park Service withdraws Black community in Louisiana from historic landmark consideration

A Louisiana landscape where centuries-old sugar cane plantations and Afro-Creole culture remain preserved along the Mississippi River will no longer be eligible for consideration for federal recognition following a request from state officials

The Independent UK

Tugboat sinks in the Mississippi River after collision with tanker ship in Louisiana

The crew of a tugboat was quickly rescued when their vessel sank into the Mississippi River following a collision with a tanker ship in Louisiana

International Business Times

Democrat Congresswoman Calls Trump's 'Preposterous' Play For Panama Canal A Bid to Please Billionaires

'We are no more going to take back the Panama Canal than Panama is going to come in and try to take the Mississippi River from us,' Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz said

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