Mississippi River

Flood Control Project On Death Bed

15 April 2008 - 7:00am
The New York Times

An Army Corps of Engineers flood control project in south-central Mississippi is in danger of being vetoed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. But supporters have not given up hope.

Corps Grilled on Gulf Restoration Plan

11 April 2008 - 9:00am
New Orleans Times-Picayune

A year-late plan by the Army Corps of Engineers to restore the Louisiana Gulf Coastline is being slammed by critics.

Future Challenges for the Mississippi

24 March 2008 - 5:00am
Grist

The editor of Grist's recent series on the Army Corps of Engineers and the Mississippi River offers some thoughts about the future challenges and issues facing the region.

Floodplain Development Plugs On in Missouri

20 March 2008 - 10:00am
Grist

Flooding in the Mississippi River floodplain in Missouri caused federal officials to call for the removal of buildings and homes in the threatened area in 1993. But now, development is being allowed in the same flood-prone areas.

The Army Corps and The Mississippi River: An Interactive Look

18 March 2008 - 6:00am
Grist

Grist offers this interactive look at various Army Corps of Engineers projects along the Mississippi River, part of its series on the Corp and the River.