As climate risks increase, Mississippi River towns look to each other for solutions
The past few years have brought wild fluctuations between flooding and drought, bringing more stress to the communities nestled along the Mississippi’s 2,350 miles.
Topic: Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative
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December 2023
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Mississippi River mayors announce climate efforts at Dubai conference
During the United Nations’ annual climate change conference, the Mississippi River mayors signed an agreement with an Indian river advocacy group and announced a new pilot program with Munich Reinsurance Co.
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March 2023
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Mississippi River mayors eye federal funds to fight effects of climate change
Wetland depletion along the Mississippi River has left the region “exposed to disasters that would normally be absorbed by wetland capabilities,” the mayors said in their policy proposal.
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September 2022
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Strickland, mayors celebrate lower Mississippi River basin program
“Simply put, the Mississippi River corridor is America’s original Main Street — and it should be treated as such,” said Greenville, Mississippi mayor Errick Simmons.
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