Early European settlers also quickly recognized its value and began to establish cities along its banks. Mississippi's oldest city, Natchez, was founded on a bluff high above the river in 1716.It ...

The Mississippi River is currently experiencing low water levels, which can exacerbate the effects of saltwater intrusion as well as impact shipping activities. Too much saltwater upstream in the ...

The Mississippi River is suffering from low waters for the third straight autumn, a crucial time of year when American farmers rely on the route to deliver their crops to the world.

The Mississippi River is the largest in the nation and provides essential resources, recreational opportunities and hundreds of thousands of jobs.