The Mississippi River has been identified as the nation’s most endangered river due to proposed cuts to FEMA and increasing severe weather, according to American Rivers. Flooding incidents are growing more severe and frequent, driven by climate change, with damage costs reaching $20 billion during the last major flood in 2019.
Kelly McGinnis, executive director of One Mississippi, stated that the river is vital for water supply, wildlife and the economy, indicating significant cultural importance.
American Rivers noted that cuts to FEMA could risk river health and human safety along the entire 2,320-mile stretch of the Mississippi River.
