The National Hydrography Dataset Plus High Resolution map of waterways, created by the US Geological Survey, is the highest-resolution survey of its kind. With nearly 25 million rivers, streams, pipe ...

Flood control along the Mississippi River is a central piece of a newly passed federal law — work that advocates believe is critical.

A Minnesota Boat Club eight-man scull plies the waters of the Mississippi River on a training row in St. Paul early Aug. 19, 2009. (John Doman / Pioneer Press) Wondering how long the Mississippi ...

The Water Resources Development Act was signed into law on Jan. 4 and includes studies on increased flooding in the upper Mississippi basin.

The Mississippi River is the second-longest river in the U.S., second only to the Missouri River. The river passes through 10 states: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky ...

Mixed in with Viking memorabilia, a traditional Norwegian dress display and an onboard shop that sells Norwegian wool ...