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‘Dead zone’ in the Gulf of Mexico predicted to be bigger than average this summer
Louisiana Illuminator via Yahoo News· 10 hours agoORLEANS — The “dead zone” forms in the Gulf of Mexico every summer. It’s caused by nutrients such as...
USGS deploys monitoring devices to study sediment in Mississippi River near Clinton
Quad-City Times· 13 hours agoFederal agencies hope to understand more about sediment in the Mississippi River with a new...
A day out on the Upper Mississippi River wildlife refuge
La Crosse Tribune· 1 hour agoThis year marks 100 years since the Upper Mississippi was designated a federal refuge. Congress...
Farm to Trouble: As conservation lags, so does progress in slashing Gulf’s ‘dead zone’
The Biloxi Sun Herald· 1 day agoEditor’s note: This is the first in a five-story series that will examine the slow progress being made on reducing harmful agricultural runoff from the Mississippi
Upcoming History on the River cruises
Winona Post· 6 hours agoEnjoy lively talks, music, refreshments, and, of course, the beauty of the mighty Mississippi River. Purchase your cruises at the History Center or by calling ...
Louisiana bears the burden of Mississippi River runoff. Why doesn’t it push for solutions?
Biloxi Sun Herald via Yahoo News· 14 hours agoThis summer’s “dead zone,” a low-oxygen area where the river empties into the sea, could span 5,827...
Explore some of the signature sights of the La Crosse area!
WLAX La Crosse via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoLA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – From places like Grandad Bluff to Riverside Park just a few miles...
Review: In entertaining history of the Mississippi River, Boyce Upholt tells it like it is
The Advocate· 10 hours agoWhen we look out at the Mississippi River, beyond the levee we usually see the always-swirling,...
Eddy Krogman embarks on epic paddleboard journey across the entire Mississippi River
WKBT La Crosse· 7 days agoEver since he was 12 years old, Eddy Krogman has been captivated by the water. "It has always been a...
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge celebrates 100 years
WKBT La Crosse· 1 day agoThe Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is celebrating 100 years of serving...
