Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico

• Long-Term Estuary Assessment Group - Network encouraging cooperation among government, academic, and industry partners to address the continuing environmental decline of the lower Mississippi River/Gulf of Mexico estuary system.

• Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center - River forecasts 365 days a year for the Lower Mississippi River and it tributaries.

• Mississippi River Country - Guided by the tourism directors of the ten Mississippi River states, Mississippi River Country, USA is a multi-state marketing program designed to bring international visitors to the region. We work with tour operators, media, and consumers to promote, stimulate, and foster international travel to the ten Mississippi River states.

• Mississippi River Parkway Commission - Multi-state, nonprofit group preserves & enhances the scenic, historic & recreational resources of the Mississippi River, promotes tourism & economic growth, and develops the Great River Road.

• National Center for the Mississippi River

• Gulf of Mexico Program: Educator and Student Resources - Activities, information, and resources for students and teachers from the U.S. EPA. Includes general resources on water and pollution and information about the geology, heritage, and environmental problems of the Gulf of Mexico.