The Army Corps of Engineers will begin to construct an underwater sill across the bed of the Mississippi River to help ...

Elevation plays a key role. The elevation of the Mississippi riverbed is lower than the Gulf’s. In fact, it’s not higher than the Gulf until after Natchez, MS. The lower riverbed, combined with the ...

Along with calls for better disaster mitigation programs, the mayors announced a new federal data tool that will compile ...

The Mississippi River stretches for around 2,400 miles from central Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. Every year, 30 to 50 paddlers attempt to travel its length.

Rivers, the Earth's lifelines, sustain ecosystems and civilizations. From the Nile's historical significance to the Amazon's ...

This week is Environmental Services Week. At Singing River's Pascagoula Hospital, one employee stands out for his unwavering dedication and heart. For eight years, Ken Sparks has shown up to work rain ...

As the numbers on the Mississippi River gauge at Memphis, TN, sink, so does soybean basis, but at a faster clip than in ...

Louisiana scientists are developing AI recognition software that can help biologists detect new populations of carp before ...

Missouri is almost completely in drought and Iowa is almost drought-free. The top and bottom of the Mississippi River has had ...

Federal budget cuts mean the U.S. Army Corps doesn't yet have funds to inspect New Orleans’ $14.5B flood protection system ...

Explore the Calumet River redevelopment in Chicago: cleaning up industrial damage and discovering new opportunities.

Nestled in the beautiful Shawnee Hills, Carbondale offers peaceful living surrounded by some of Illinois’ most spectacular natural tranquility! This vibrant small city sits cradled by forests, lakes, ...