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 ...

While cruising on the Mississippi, travelers will find that old-world Southern charm meets modernity on comfortable, contemporary ships that sail along the river and its tributaries. Guests have ...

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 ...