What is wrong with the Mississippi?

What is wrong with the Mississippi?

The Mississippi River and its tributaries have been plagued by nutrient runoff, specifically excess nitrogen and phosphorous. ... All of that nitrogen and phosphorous runoff ultimately ends up in the Gulf of Mexico, triggering rapid overgrowth of algae.

Is Mississippi a good state?

Mississippi is a wonderful place to live. The state is filled with amazing cities that have topped national lists for things like livability, safety, job growth, and more. ... From beautiful scenery to amenities that can't be beat, here are some of the best places to reside in Mississippi.

Why is the Mississippi so toxic?

Flowing 2,300 miles from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, the Mississippi River provides drinking water, food and jobs for millions of people. ... Flushed into waterways, they can taint drinking water and foster algae that chokes out marine life. Intense rains and flooding this spring exacerbated the problem.

Why is Mississippi Brown?

The Mississippi River is not the only river with the brownish hue. The color is due to the sediments like, fine particles of sand, silt, clay, along with other materials found in the water. ... The sediment runs off from farm fields and or washes into the river from eroding stream banks.

Is Mississippi a poor state?

Mississippi's safety score was the lowest in the nation, with the highest homicide rate, 15.,000 people, and a life expectancy of 74.6 years. The state also has the worst poverty rate of 20.3%, while having a very low mean household income of $62,835 — the lowest salary ranking of any state.

Is Mississippi safe to live?

Mississippi's rise in violent crimes over the last year tracks with increased reports of gun violence from our survey respondents. Overall, a slim majority of respondents say they feel safe in their home state, which is among the bottom third of US states with the lowest violent crime rates.

What are the safest cities in MS?

• Newton. It’s hard to believe that this quaint little town is located a mere hour from the hustle and bustle of Jackson.
• Petal. Nicknamed "the friendly city," it should come as no surprise that Petal is one of the safest places to live in Mississippi.
• Belzoni. ...
• Madison. ...
• Winona. ...
• Brandon. ...
• Oxford. ...
• Florence. ...
• Carthage. ...
• Louisville. ...

What is Mississippi famous for?

• The Mississippi Gulf Coast,from Biloxi to Henderson Point,is the largest and longest man-made beach in the world.
• The World's only cactus plantation is located in Edwards,with more than 3000 varieties of cacti.
• Mississippi has more tree farms than any other state.
• Mississippi has more churches per capita than any other state.

What are some interesting facts about Mississippi?

• One of the most interesting facts about Mississippi is that it has more tree farms than any other state. Nearly 60 percent of Mississippi is heavily forested and more than 100 tree species can be found in the state. Mississippi is also the home of the Mississippi River, the 10th-largest and fourth-longest river in the world.

Does Mississippi have a lottery?

• The Mississippi state legislature established the Mississippi Lottery in 2018 after a contentious senate vote. Lawmakers decided to approve the lottery after realizing its potential to generate millions in revenue for state programs. Tickets sales launched late in 2019 with scratch-off games.