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Mississippi River Needs Federal Rescue | Milwaukee News
Senator Tammy Baldwin is reviving her push for a major federal initiative to restore the Mississippi River, mirroring the success of the Great Lakes program. The Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative targets pollution, invasive species, and climate-driven floods and droughts, aiming to safeguard communities and shipping. Though first introduced in 2021 and reintroduced in 2024, the bill still lacks the bipartisan support needed to pass. Led by the EPA, the plan includes habitat restoration, flood defenses, and three new research centers along the river. A key update now…
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