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The river is a great source of fishing jobs, from commercial to private. The plains surrounding the river create thousands of agricultural jobs.

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One major problem with this river system is the introduction of non-native fish species. This is hurting the native ecosystem, and in some cases destroying the fishing economy. Biologists are trying to figure out how to reverse this and get rid of the invasive species.

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The river flows through the thick forests of Minnesota down through farms, parries, and ends in the bayous of Louisiana. This habitat supports thousands of animals from whitetail deer, black bears, and alligators. It is also home to thousands of species of birds and amphibians.

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The Mississippi River is so long that the climate changes dramatically from north to south. While it can freeze in the winter up north, it stays pretty warm in the south, as it gets close to the ocean.

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The areas surrounding the Mississippi River and all of its tributaries is great farmland! Vast expanses of flat, open, and fertile land are covered in crops that are distributed around the United States.