Army Corps cuts river flow, raising barge worries on Mississippi
Saturday, November 24, 2012 - 01:40
in Earth & Climate
The Army Corps of Engineers reduces the flow from a Missouri River reservoir, which could further hinder barge traffic on the Mississippi.ST. LOUIS — The Army Corps of Engineers on Friday began reducing the flow from a Missouri River reservoir, a move expected to worsen low-water conditions on the Mississippi River and potentially bring barge traffic to a halt within weeks.