National Public Radio: The drought that's impacting much the country is drying up crops and now rivers. The Mississippi River is experiencing water levels low enough to affect barge traffic. Barge companies are lightening loads, meaning more boats are needed for the same amount of cargo. Robert Siegel speaks with Mark Mestemacher, co-owner of Ceres Barge Line in St. Louis. ...
Read Complete Article at Water Conserve: Water Conservation RSS News Feed
Drought In Danger Of Beaching Mississippi Barges
Posted by Washington Post: Juliet Eilperin on July 18th, 2012
You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.