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The Advocate1h
As a new Mississippi River bridge moves forward, this rare cypress forest could be in danger
Environmentalists have come out against a potential bridge corridor that would bisect and partially destroy a primeval ...
Crazy Works on MSN7h
America’s Rise to Power: How One River Shaped the Rise of the United States
The story of the United States becoming a global superpower is deeply intertwined with the river that runs through its heart—the Mississippi River. This mighty waterway served as a crucial artery for ...
WWNO1d
Mississippi River loses most of its sediment—and land building ability—before reaching the Gulf
New research shows that typically, less than 10% of land-building alluvium reaches the Bird’s Foot Delta region, the ...
The Lens2d
Tracking the sediment carried by the muddy Mississippi
New research shows that typically, less than 10% of land-building alluvium reaches the Bird’s Foot Delta region, the ...
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🌊 Major U.S. River Nears Critical Drying Point
A major U.S. river, essential to millions of people, is drying up far faster than scientists predicted. Shocking new satellite data shows alarming reductions in water flow, prompting fears of an ...
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Nazis knocking on Louisiana's back door: Did Hitler send World War II U-boat to the Gulf Coast?
The story is true. The German sub officially was known as U-166. It was among a fleet of 23 sent to the Atlantic Ocean in the ...
Family Destinations Guide4d
The Postcard-Worthy Beach In Arkansas You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Tucked away in the rolling hills of eastern Arkansas lies a sandy paradise that defies everything you thought you knew about ...
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This Gorgeous Beach In Arkansas Is So Hidden, Even Locals Don’t Know It Exists
You know that feeling when you discover something amazing that’s been right under your nose the whole time? That’s Village Creek State Park in Wynne, Arkansas – home to a beach so pristine and tucked ...