Wisconsin has one of the world's most important bodies of water right next door. Nope, we're not talking about Lake Michigan, or Lake Superior. We're talking about the Mississippi River. The river ...

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. – ...

The Mississippi River is the largest in the nation and is of great importance for commerce, recreation and wildlife. It creates hundreds of thousands of jobs and billions in revenue, but how much do ...

The Mississippi River is a mighty waterway. It carries hundreds of millions of tons of freight every year, is home to a diverse population of fish, mammals, amphibians and reptiles, functions as a ...

Those who have lived in Memphis for any period of time know the river is essential to the city's development, but how well acquainted are you with the river? The Mississippi, which flows over 2,000 ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! Facts about the Mississippi River are highlighted. Journalist Boyce Upholt talked about his experience traveling on the river. This lesson highlights ...

Communities along the freshwater Mississippi River are facing a growing threat from an intrusion of saltwater moving the wrong way up the river from the Gulf of Mexico. It has wreaked havoc on public ...