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.