NEW ORLEANS -- Mississippi River ships and barges carry over 500 million tons of cargo through the Southwest Pass shipping channel at the river's end to reach major ports that handle 18% of U.S.
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Mississippi Delta Could Vanish Soon, Scientists Warn
The Mississippi River's Bird's Foot Delta, a vital ecological and economic region, faces rapid deterioration because of rising sea levels, sediment shortages and invasive species. Louisiana State ...
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. – ...
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