The Desk welcomes new assistant editorial director and data journalist
Two new additions to the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk bring expertise in science journalism.
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Brown water and boil notices: Small towns struggle with failing water systems
Millions of rural Americans get their water from districts that serve 10,000 people or less. Thousands of those systems are failing to meet federal standards.
A subdivision struggles with the massive data center moving in next door
Residents of Canton, Miss., say traffic and dust have already made life a ‘mess’. And they worry what will happen when hundreds of backup diesel generators go online.
‘Gaining back our identity’: Standing Rock Sioux Tribe looks to expand buffalo herd
Reaching a goal of 1,000 buffalo will require more land and fencing. An alliance of tribal nations may help.
Novice farmers face big challenges making it in today’s ag sector
Consolidation in ag, higher input prices, land access issues and other obstacles are making it hard for young farmers to gain a foothold in U.S. agriculture
States reeling from winter storm encounter a smaller FEMA
The Trump administration was quick to mobilize initial aid, but it’s not clear how a shrunken agency will handle the long-term recovery costs.
Chronic Wasting Disease Threatens U.S. Deer. But When One State Took Strong Measures, The Pushback Was Fierce.
Thirty-six states have detected cases of CWD, but many hunters are more fearful of losing game than the disease itself.
Reporters: Apply now for six new environmental reporting positions with the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk
A total of 17 jobs on the environmental beat are open for emerging and experienced journalists via Report for America
Join us Feb. 19 to explore how tariffs and China’s global investment are reshaping U.S. farming
Investigate Midwest, the Arkansas Times, and the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk will host a live virtual panel examining the impacts on U.S. farmers.
Six newsrooms join Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk to expand environmental coverage
Collaborative journalism network adds outlets from Minnesota to Louisiana, strengthening critical reporting in the nation’s largest watershed. Journalists can apply for these positions now.
Why are river deltas disappearing? They’re sinking faster than many people realize.
It’s not just that sea levels are rising. Scientists believe fossil fuel extraction and river engineering are also factors behind coastline disappearance.
For these faithful, nurturing the Earth is rooted in spiritual beliefs
Five activists in Wisconsin share how belief has driven them to be better stewards of the earth
Grassroots Air Monitoring Helps People Track Pollution In Their Own Backyards. Those Efforts Are Under Threat in Louisiana
As the state limits sharing of independent data, the Trump administration is delaying new testing requirements for dozens of chemical plants around the Mississippi River Basin