The Mississippi River is again facing low water levels — pushing up barge rates and making it more expensive for farmers to ...

Lake Pepin, the largest naturally occurring lake on the Mississippi River, is a beloved resource. But it’s got a big problem: Massive amounts of sediment are eroding from stream banks, ...

Missouri is almost completely in drought and Iowa is almost drought-free. The top and bottom of the Mississippi River has had high streamflows this month, but about a quarter of gauges throughout the ...

A caustic discharge from Atalco’s alumina refinery in Louisiana has exceeded federal limits, renewing scrutiny over repeated ...

Wetlands are an important part of the ecological system, providing a myriad of benefits for people, wildlife, and the environment. They also serve as "nature's kidneys," filtering out pollutants from ...

Wisconsin saw $1.1 billion in severe storm damage in early 2025 — part of the more than $5 billion in such damage since 2021.

New research shows that typically, less than 10% of land-building alluvium reaches the Bird’s Foot Delta region, the southernmost reach of the river, where it meets the Gulf. NEW ORLEANS, La. – ...

More in Bald eagles in the Quad-Cities (9 of 13) ...

Sutton explained that without a dock, pier, or any safe access point, resupplying had become nearly impossible.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A reminder from Tipton County fire officials to wear a life vest on the water after a kayaker was rescued from the Mississippi River near the Duvall Landing over the weekend.

Delacroix sits on the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana, where plates arrive with a breeze and a view of passing ...