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Mississippi River loses most of its sediment—and land building ability—before reaching the Gulf
New research shows that typically, less than 10% of land-building alluvium reaches the Bird’s Foot Delta region, the ...
Investigation underway after barge capsizes on Mississippi River: Officials
The U.S. Coast Guard is actively investigating an incident involving a barge capsizing Monday morning along the Mississippi ...
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Tracking the sediment carried by the muddy Mississippi
New research shows that typically, less than 10% of land-building alluvium reaches the Bird’s Foot Delta region, the ...
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The River: The SPRAGUE, a giant of the inland waterways with compelling and captivating history
The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river — from ...
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Effort to enhance boater access to Miss. River moves forward with $3M in federal funding
A project that would enhance boater access to the Mississippi River in Memphis has taken a major step forward.
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How the United States Laid Claim to the Mississippi River, One Mile at a Time
With the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, this massive effort spread into the western watershed, through the 530 million new acres of land on the western side of the Mississippi River. And Robbins and ...
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Community bulletin board May 22
Day trip to Padelford Riverboats ...
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The Gorgeous Castle In Mississippi That You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
The Castle’s location in Natchez adds another layer to its appeal. This historic Mississippi city along the mighty river is ...
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New Mississippi riverboat American Duchess christened in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS — There's a new royal of riverboats on the Mississippi. The company that operates the much-beloved American Queen on Monday officially welcomed a second vessel to the river ...