This is truly engineering on a massive scale; most impressive. Using the huge costs of maintaining the US Army Corps of Engineers, and using that organization to do solidly useful work.
It is not solidly useful work. The work has actually caused far more flooding in the long term than if they had not done anything, and now wastes many billions every year that would not have been necessary if they hadn't manipulated the river to begin with. One day the Mississippi will finally change course despite all the artificial manipulation and it will be a disaster that will cost America many hundreds of billions of dollars, if not a trillion dollars.
Really good explanation and video of efforts to control flooding, streambank erosion and the meanders of that great river. At Cairo, IL the Ohio River contributes 60% of the flow in the Mississippi River. The Ohio River Basin covers parts of 13 states (205,000 square miles) and includes 85 USACE reservoirs, all of which include operation for flood control. Four Corps of Engineers districts operate and maintain those reservoirs under the command of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Basin Division office in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Vicksburg District is a top shelf organization and does a great job on the Mississippi River. Thanks for this great video.
The meanders, entrenched meanders, oxbow lakes, low and wide flood plain are all indicators of a very old river. It's been around for a long time. It will continue to be around even longer.
The Hurley The Mississippi The "motel"... I work from Giles Bend where I dock to Marango Bend down south basic; sometimes further. Been all around these operations. The Mississippi was parked on the ramp I use last week. Interesting to see all this buy if by boat stay out of the way. Cables running every which way.
What amazes me is many of the structures designed to originally control the river and for shipping were designed by a great architect who became president. Andrew Jackson. Too bad they tore his statues down. Some people did some things and we should be proud of that my America great always
@@cphil62yeah that’s right because they never tried to kill off their enemy tribes and take their women and children as slaves. No, native people would never do anything like that, they all lived peacefully in harmony helping each other out.
One thing we need to remember , The forces of nature are both very relentless and patient. It will keep working and sooner or later will find or cause a weakness.Then we will have a disaster and a huge mess to clean up. Lack of water in the west is a slow motion disaster in the making that I hope we can avoid.
The Mississippi should be controlled by a water chief who will divert all water in excess of that needed down river. Hopefully, this water would be sent as far west as possible. This bold idea has been an unspoken hope of the western states for decades and is feasible, if expensive. For the doubters, the Mississippi water sources are higher than, say, Lake Mead.
did ya'll enjoy the video? was it clear why they work so hard to to build and place those matts? Honest question cause ive known about the process for a long time but just recently begun to understand the importance and how it affects everyday people like you and me
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This is truly engineering on a massive scale; most impressive. Using the huge costs of maintaining the US Army Corps of Engineers, and using that organization to do solidly useful work.
It is not solidly useful work. The work has actually caused far more flooding in the long term than if they had not done anything, and now wastes many billions every year that would not have been necessary if they hadn't manipulated the river to begin with. One day the Mississippi will finally change course despite all the artificial manipulation and it will be a disaster that will cost America many hundreds of billions of dollars, if not a trillion dollars.
Great video, simple clear explanation of the complete process. Well written and perfect choice of narrators. well done by all involved
Really good explanation and video of efforts to control flooding, streambank erosion and the meanders of that great river. At Cairo, IL the Ohio River contributes 60% of the flow in the Mississippi River. The Ohio River Basin covers parts of 13 states (205,000 square miles) and includes 85 USACE reservoirs, all of which include operation for flood control. Four Corps of Engineers districts operate and maintain those reservoirs under the command of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Basin Division office in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Vicksburg District is a top shelf organization and does a great job on the Mississippi River. Thanks for this great video.
Yes1 And I think the best chance for rain to feed that Lower River is the Ohio basin western drought is stuck
Mother Mississippi , mighty & majestic!! 🇺🇸💎
The ending music reminded me of Shell Oil documentaries from the late 50’s we watched in elementary school.
great video
The meanders, entrenched meanders, oxbow lakes, low and wide flood plain are all indicators of a very old river. It's been around for a long time. It will continue to be around even longer.
The Hurley
The Mississippi
The "motel"...
I work from Giles Bend where I dock to Marango Bend down south basic; sometimes further.
Been all around these operations. The Mississippi was parked on the ramp I use last week.
Interesting to see all this buy if by boat stay out of the way. Cables running every which way.
Very interesting! Thanks for uploading.
Definetely. I enjoy these videos
Very interesting
That was interesting.
where might i find a digital copy of the river flow through history. To show to my class
What amazes me is many of the structures designed to originally control the river and for shipping were designed by a great architect who became president. Andrew Jackson. Too bad they tore his statues down. Some people did some things and we should be proud of that my America great always
Yes, and not many people fully appreciate his push to continue the genocide of the native people.
It really showed amazing strength and bravery.
@@cphil62yeah that’s right because they never tried to kill off their enemy tribes and take their women and children as slaves. No, native people would never do anything like that, they all lived peacefully in harmony helping each other out.
@@diegaspumper8501 whataboutery... and victim shaming, fruitcake.. back to work, your cousin's goat is haangry, settler
Mrs dalzel sent me here
One thing we need to remember , The forces of nature are both very relentless and patient. It will keep working and sooner or later will find or cause a weakness.Then we will have a disaster and a huge mess to clean up. Lack of water in the west is a slow motion disaster in the making that I hope we can avoid.
Convert all of the roller dams into HYDROELECTRIC generators
The Mississippi should be controlled by a water chief who will divert all water in excess of that needed down river. Hopefully, this water would be sent as far west as possible. This bold idea has been an unspoken hope of the western states for decades and is feasible, if expensive. For the doubters, the Mississippi water sources are higher than, say, Lake Mead.
lol, no water for the west, they don't deserve cause they blew past carrying capacity
Mat placement.
3:39. wwtf
is Ronald Reagan narrating this??
Better. George Carlin
No, it was George Carlin
Whos here because of school?
did ya'll enjoy the video? was it clear why they work so hard to to build and place those matts? Honest question cause ive known about the process for a long time but just recently begun to understand the importance and how it affects everyday people like you and me
I'm here because of my parents.