Snowmelt and forecast rain have contributed to a rapid increase in water levels on the Upper Mississippi River. “We will see at least April 2019 flood levels, but chances for April… Read More
Author: David Murray
On March 23, the Rock Island (Ill.) Regional Port District came a step closer to becoming a reality when the Illinois Senate passed a bill creating it with almost… Read More
The main lock chamber of Mel Price Locks and Dam, Upper Mississippi River Mile 200.8, reopened March 31 after a 90-day planned closure to allow contractors to demolish and… Read More
An independent investigation and analysis of oil samples recently concluded by the United States Coast Guard has refuted the contention of the Panamanian Maritime Authority that the mv. Karen… Read More
A small port with big plans on the Mississippi River has said farewell to a long-serving port director. After 30 years of service, Kenny Gober, executive director of the… Read More
In a decision that has been pending for two years, the Surface Transportation Board approved the acquisition of Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCS) by Canadian Pacific Railway… Read More
North America isn’t the only part of the world where invasive carp are considered a major pest. Carp originating in Asia were imported to Australia more than 100 years… Read More
The Republican Governors Association, representing the governors of 25 states, including most farm states, sent a letter to the White House January 30 urging the Biden administration to delay… Read More
Scheduled maintenance and repair work at Lock 24, at Mississippi River Mile 273.4, near Clarksville, Mo., has been underway since the lock dewatering was completed January 23. Upper bulkheads… Read More
This year’s extreme drought and resulting low water on the Mississippi River got national and worldwide attention. On December 14, top leaders of the Corps of Engineers, Coast Guard… Read More
