Researchers say drought, sea level rise, severe storms and dredging are partly to blame for the increased in frequency and ...

Communities along the Mississippi River are facing a growing threat from an intrusion of saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico.

A conservation organization has named the Mississippi River as the most endangered river in the country. Every year, the ...

The Mississippi River's endangered status stems from uncertainty surrounding FEMA's future role in floodplain protection and infrastructure maintenance. FEMA plays a crucial role in disaster ...

The group American Rivers says the Mississippi faces threats including increased flooding and inadequate disaster prevention ...