Low flood risk on the Mississippi River this spring, unless big rainstorms sweep in
Snowmelt, the single biggest predictor of the river's spring flood risk, won't play a big role this year as there wasn't much snow to begin with across the river basin.
The Quad-City Times18h
Mississippi River flood risk for the Quad-Cities this spring still low despite rain
Dry and unfrozen soils along the Mississippi River and its tributaries in Iowa and Illinois have soaked up recent rain.
How long is the Mississippi River?
The “Mighty” Mississippi River is a true giant of American waterways, but if you’re wondering exactly how long it is, don’t ...
Limited snow and dry soil keep spring flood risk low, but frost layer could pose a threat
The first of a few spring flood outlooks have been posted from many of our local national weather service offices.Thanks to a lack of precipitation throughout t ...
Baton Rouge Business Report3d
Mayors along the Mississippi River are lobbying for funding to battle flooding
As annual snowmelt is making its way south, flood warnings are in effect for much of the lower Mississippi basin once again. Mayors of cities along the Mississippi River have experienced increased ...
Mississippi Today3d
Mississippi River mayors lobby for more government funding for flooding, mitigation
Mayors of cities and towns along the Mississippi River are lobbying Congress for help to decrease flood risks.
Chattanoogan.com4d
Making Waves: How 1 Trailman Is Working To Wipe Out Pollution On The Tennessee River
Years ago, Robyn Carlton was walking through the overgrown trails and boulders at Rockmont Park near St. Elmo. The CEO of Lookout Mountain Conservancy (LMC) noticed white dusty streaks and handprints ...
Delta News4d
Bill to Improve Fisheries
MISSISSIPPI - Proposed Legislation aims to protect Mississippi fisheries. This new bill aims to improve fishers and ...
The Gazette4d
Proposed legislation aims to protect Mississippi River fisheries
A new congressional bill aims to improve fisheries and environmental quality in the Mississippi River basin with a federally funded commission.