Last barges depart on the upper Mississippi River before winter brings the shipping season to a close. ... Iowa on Sunday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District announced Tuesday.

The report from the Upper Mississippi River Basin Association analyzed 30 years of data, finding that while water quality is generally improving, there are new problems emerging.

The upper Mississippi River is in serious need of a watershed study. We are facing stronger storms and more frequent flooding, and the watershed approach will address how communities can reduce ...

The placement at McGregor Lake marks a first for the St. Paul District and the Upper Mississippi River Restoration Program, or UMRR, for using this on an inland waterway.

Madeline Heim is a Report for America corps reporter who writes about environmental issues in the Mississippi River watershed ...

Upper-Mississippi-River News: MARAD Awards $8.75 Million To US Small Shipyards, Electrical Issues Close Lower St. Anthony Falls Lock And Dam, LS Marine Awarded ...

The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is the core of a major flyway for migrating birds and one of the most visited refuges in the U.S. Anglers. Outdoor enthusiasts saved ...

The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is the core of a major flyway for migrating birds and one of the most visited refuges in the U.S. Anglers and outdoor enthusiasts ...