Mississippi River Is Disappearing Based on Satellite Photos; Drinking Water Supply in Louisiana, Barge Shipments Affected

Medicine & Technology Oct 08, 2023

The water level in the Mississippi River significantly dropped. Continue reading to learn more.

Severe Drought Hits Mississippi River, Revealing Sunken Remains of a 19th Century Ship: Will It Completely Dry Up?

Oct 19, 2022

Will the Mississippi River dry up now that it is nearing historic lows due to severe drought? Find out the answer through this article as this year's high temperatures are threatening US commerce and supply chain.

Sea Level Rise Might Place Mississippi Marshland Underwater Within 50 Years

May 27, 2020

Research on rapid sea level rise confirms that Louisiana marshlands could completely sink withink 50 years due to global warming.

Toxic Algae Closes Mississippi Beaches

Jul 10, 2019

While the sand on the beaches is still open, the state's DEQ said beachgoers should avoid water contact.

Ocean ‘Dead-Zone’ Spans 8,000 Square Miles

Jun 18, 2019

Climate change and farming practices lead to massive dead zone at the mouth of the Mississippi River.