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Mississippi River Declared America's Most Endangered for 2025

4/17/2025

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The Mississippi River has earned the title of America's Most Endangered River for 2025, facing dire threats from federal cuts to FEMA and escalating severe weather. American Rivers emphasizes that these changes endanger flood management and the safety of millions who depend on the river, underscoring the critical need for robust federal support to safeguard both the river and surrounding communities.

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The Mississippi River has earned the title of America's Most Endangered River for 2025, facing dire threats from federal cuts to FEMA and escalating severe weather. American Rivers emphasizes that these changes endanger flood management and the safety of millions who depend on the river, underscoring the critical need for robust federal support to safeguard both the river and surrounding communities.