WINFIELD, Missouri — In the story of America, the Mississippi River is a character unto itself, a rough-hewn founding father of the West: restless, implacable, more powerful than law or nature ...

Air and water pollution, downstream flooding and coastal land loss are among the environmental pressures that are putting the ...

The Mississippi River begins at Lake Itasca in northern Minnesota and flows through the heart of America. According to the Mississippi Headwaters Board, it spans 2,348 miles and pours into the ...

How the Mississippi‘s headwaters impact damage from gulf coast hurricanes The Mississippi River headwaters at sunset in 2020.

Mississippi Headwaters Board develops survey for teachers Board members agreed it was a valuable program to educate students about the Mississippi River and the environment around them.

The mighty Mississippi River is North America’s second longest river, flowing through ten states within the United States before it drains into the Gulf of Mexico. Over the years, the 2350-mile ...

The Mississippi Headwaters Board is working legislatively at the local and federal level to help protect the Mississippi River and headwaters lakes.

The Texas Hill Country has been notorious for flash floods caused by the Guadalupe River. Here's why the area is called ...

The “Mighty” Mississippi River is a true giant of American waterways, but if you’re wondering exactly how long it is, don’t expect one single, definitive answer.

It’s a collaboration between Native artists of two tribes united by the river — the Ojibwe at the headwaters in Minnesota and the Houma at the delta in Louisiana.

The Mississippi River is drying up. See what it looks like from Minnesota to Louisiana. As the riverbed dries out, hidden treasures, such as sunken ships, are being found.

This highway stretches 3,000 miles across 10 states, taking you on a journey filled with iconic American sights, natural landmarks, and unique experiences.