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UMN researchers: More nature, less concrete to control Mississippi River flooding
U researchers are working with communities to help residents, farmers and local governments find more natural solutions to ...
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What Dwells Beneath the Surface of the Mississippi River?
From northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, the mighty Mississippi River flows through 10 U. S. states – each with its own ...
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Sharks in the Mississippi River? Here’s What You Didn’t Know
Dive into the surprising world of bull sharks in the Mississippi River! 🌊🦈 In this video, we explore how these incredible predators thrive in freshwater, their fascinating adaptability, and what ...
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How Dredging the Mississippi River Could Uncover $461 Million
Started in 2020, and scheduled for completion by 2022, the Mississippi River Ship Channel Dredging Project will cost roughly $270 million, and is expected to return $7.20 for every $1 spent ...
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FEMA’s beginnings trace to great 1927 Mississippi River flood, but now may be on chopping block
President Trump is not the first to downplay providing federal emergency relief. During the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927, ...
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The Mississippi River has dropped to a historic low for the second consecutive year | CNN - CNN International
Mississippi River water levels are plummeting to an all-time low this week at Memphis in the wake of a sweltering summer and ongoing drought – setting a record for the second consecutive year ...
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Harold Fisk's stunning 1944 maps show how the Mississippi River changed course over thousands of years
A geologist's vibrant maps reveal how the Mississippi River has wandered across its valley, making it look like a colorful, ...
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Scientists say the Mississippi is flooding more than it has in 500 years — and we caused it - The Washington Post
The research centers on the Mississippi below the Ohio River confluence, in Cairo, Ill. It uses river sediment records and tree rings from once-drowned oaks to infer past flow patterns and floods ...
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The Mississippi River has dropped to a historic low for the second consecutive year - CNN
Mississippi River water levels are plummeting to an all-time low this week at Memphis in the wake of a sweltering summer and ongoing drought – setting a record for the second consecutive year ...