Impacts Of Mississippi River's Low Water Levels Reach Far Beyond Barge Traffic
At a Glance More than 2,250 barges sat idle last week until the river bottom could be dredged.Those barges carry grains and raw materials used in a wide range of products that could see prices increase.Salt water is flowing into the river from the Gulf of Mexico and affecting a community's water supply. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists. Drought has driven the Mississippi River to its...