Mississippi River MODIS Today Images

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False color images from MODIS Today show the expansion of the Mississippi River into the flood plains.  Or as some have called it before, 'the python swallowing the pig'. 

Compare April 5, 2011 with May 4, 2011 to get a feel for how much the river has grown in the last month.

Asian Carp videos

The Asian Carp is reported to be 80% of the biomass in the Mississippi River and has invaded the Great Lakes as well.  What can be done to keep invasive species in check?