Historic low flows turned the Mississippi River into a construction area in 2023, as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredged huge quantities of sand to keep the channel open for barge traffic.

BRILLION, Wis. — The state wildlife agency will advance a dredging project to reduce flooding near Brillion. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources last Wednesday announced it will partner with ...

Dredges are still working 24/7 to maintain water levels for supply transport. Extreme drought and a warm fall have left water levels in the Mississippi River low, and that's a problem for farmers who ...