Mississippi and Louisiana. Its 1.2 million square mile drainage basin includes 32 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces, with its many tributaries draining water into the main river stem.

Louisiana secured the bill’s largest project authorization, for St. Tammany Flood Risk Management. New Orleans scored authorization for a study about salt water in the river.

Now that President Joe Biden has officially designated the bald eagle as our national bird, we can honor its legacy and ban ...

The WRDA 2024 is aimed at improving the nation’s water infrastructure and resources by focusing on flood control, navigation, ...

Awards are presented in six categories to those who have done extraordinary work on the Mississippi River and its riverfront, including its tributaries: Nomination forms are available for online ...

River Action is looking for environmental leaders who go against the current to better our rivers, shores and tributaries.

River Action is accepting nominations for the 25th Annual Eddy Awards for the best work along the Mississippi River until ...