十个密西西比河州的市长警告说, 这条对美国经济和国家安全至关重要的河流存在威胁. Ten Mississippi River states' mayors warn of escalating threats to the river, vital to the U.S. economy and national security.

2026年初, 10个密西西比河州的市长警告说水道面临干旱,燃料成本上升,基础设施老化和人工智能驱动的用水需求等不断增加的威胁. 他们称此为国家安全问题. Mayors from 10 Mississippi River states warned in early 2026 that the waterway faces escalating threats from drought, rising fuel costs, aging infrastructure, and AI-driven water demand, calling it a national security issue. 它们强调其在美国经济中的关键作用,支持近500亿美元的年收入和150万个就业位,同时承载了92%的美国农产品出口. They emphasized its critical role in the U.S. economy, supporting nearly $500 billion in annual revenue and 1.5 million jobs, while carrying 92% of American agricultural exports. 越来越多的担忧是从水压力严重的西部州转移水源, 这促使人们呼吁建立密西西比河协约以确保协调管理. Concerns are growing over potential water diversions from water-stressed Western states, prompting calls for a Mississippi River Compact to ensure coordinated management. 由于官僚拖延和重点变化, 市长们还强调了确保联邦灾害资金的挑战,2005年以来灾难相关损失超过2500亿美元. Mayors also highlighted challenges in securing federal disaster funding due to bureaucratic delays and shifting priorities, with over $250 billion in disaster-related losses since 2005.