Mississippi River Archives

March 31, 2023

USA·Water

The Resurrection of Tulare Lake: How California’s Record Snowpack is Bringing Back a Lost Treasure

Tulare Lake was once the largest body of freshwater west of the Mississippi River and covered over 1,200 square miles. Tulare Lake was home to tule elk & antelope, & Yoku hunters

Nature·Water

Shutdown Of Minnesota Nuclear Power Plant Causes Fish Kill In Mississippi River

The shutdown of a nuclear power plant in Minnesota caused the deaths of at least 230 fish in the Mississippi River, triggered by a change in water temperature. The incident was a result of the plant’s being shut down for

March 29, 2023

Mississippi Riverside Mishap: Train Carrying Dangerous Materials Derails in Southwestern Wisconsin

News·USA

Two containers plunged into the Mississippi River and injured at least four employees after a freight train derailed in southwestern Wisconsin. All crew members

Overflowing Mississippi River Causes Road Closures And Potential Evacuations In Midwest

USA·Water·Weather

The Mississippi River is currently overflowing and causing flooding in states across the Midwest. Several states, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa, are experiencing flooding