This website, provided by the US Army Corps of Engineers, describes the Mississippi River Basin and the engineering history on the river and in the basin. Specific topics include a description of the flood project, main stem levees, floodways, channel improvement and stabilization, tributary improvements, old river control and navigation. The site also includes a map showing the location of levees along the Mississippi River.
This resource is referenced here:Subject:
Environmental Science:Natural Hazards:Floods/Fluvial Processes,
Geoscience:Hydrology:Surface Water,
Environmental Science:Land Use and Planning:Large-Scale Development
Resource Type:
Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Special Interest: Hazards
Earth System Topics:
Hydrology:Surface Water,
Human Dimensions:Natural Hazards, Human Dimensions
Theme:
Teach the Earth:Teaching Environments:Intro Geoscience,
Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Hydrology/Hydrogeology,
Environmental Science,
Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Hazards,
Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Water
