Conservation group names Mississippi River ‘most endangered,’ cites proposed FEMA cuts

Mississippi River named the most endangered of 2025 by non-profit American Rivers

The Mississippi River is the nation’s most endangered river, a national conservation group says, because of federal plans to cut flood relief programs as severe weather threats grow. American Rivers, a nonprofit environmental advocacy organization, has issued an annual list…

Mississippi River named the most endangered of 2025 by non-profit American Rivers  • Iowa Capital Dispatch

The Mississippi River rises to flood stage surrounding a highway outside Memphis in 2016. Memphis is again flooding this week after heavy rains. (Photo by Andrew Breig / Daily Memphian) The Mississippi River is the nation’s most endangered river, a national conservation group says, because of federal plans to cut flood relief programs as severe weather threats grow. American Rivers, a nonprofit environmental advocacy organization, has issued an …

Calcasieu River on 'life support' from pollution, listed as endangered - American Press

By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square The Calcasieu River is a vital artery for southwestern Louisiana’s economy and habitat for wildlife, but is listed among the nation’s most at-risk rivers according to national environmental nonprofit American Rivers. The America’s Most Endangered Rivers designation follows mounting concerns over toxic pollution from dozens of industrial facilities, many of which have long violated federal environmental stand…

Calcasieu River on ‘life support’ from pollution, listed as endangered

The Calcasieu River is a vital artery for southwestern Louisiana’s economy and habitat for wildlife, but is listed among the nation’s most at-risk rivers according to national environmental nonprofit American Rivers. The America’s Most Endangered Rivers designation follows mounting concerns over toxic pollution from dozens of industrial facilities, many of which have long violated federal environmental standards. Public records from the Environm…

Conservation group names Mississippi ‘most endangered’ river in US

ST. PAUL — A conservation organization has named the Mississippi River as the most endangered river in the country. Every year, the advocacy group American Rivers publishes a list of the 10 U.S. rivers it considers most at risk. Topping this year’s list is the Mississippi, which provides drinking water for 20 million people. It supports agriculture and industry, and is home to more than 800 species of fish and wildlife. It also has major histori…

National Park Units Dot America's Most Endangered Rivers List - Inside Climate News

American Rivers' annual report includes 10 rivers that hold significance to people and nature, or are threatened by climate change.By Kurt Repanshek, National Parks TravelerCreeks, streams, and rivers provide a sense of place, a grounding at times, an identity for surrounding communities. They provide a recreational outlet, and can provide food, but often it’s that sense of place that roots deepest. Hurricane Helene disrupted all that when it cl…