James G. Wiener, Calvin Fremling, Carl E. Korschgen, Kevin P. Kenow, Eileen Kirsch, Sara J. Rogers, Yao Yin, Jennifer S. Sauer, USGS Biology Division
This site describes the Mississippi River, its drainage system, and the Delta. The article describes the geologic history, geography, human development, as well as the degradation of the delta and coastal wetlands, plants, animals and the ecosystem’s status and health.
Subject: Environmental Science:Water Quality and Quantity:Surface Water , Biology, Geoscience:Hydrology:Surface Water Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Water, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Hydrology/Hydrogeology
