Mississippi River Delta

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf river
gptkbp:area approximately 19,000 square miles
gptkbp:contains wetlands
gptkbp:flowsInto Gulf of Mexico
gptkbp:formed gptkb:Mississippi_River
gptkbp:hasExperienceIn land loss
gptkbp:homeTo various species of fish
waterfowl
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mississippi River Delta
gptkbp:impact hurricanes
gptkbp:isAttendedBy pollution
local communities
fishing communities
hurricane activity
gptkbp:isConnectedTo gptkb:Mississippi_River_Basin
gptkb:Mississippi_River
gptkb:Atchafalaya_River
gptkb:Mississippi_River_Deltaic_Plain
gptkbp:isHomeTo insects
aquatic plants
marine life
endangered species
mammals
migratory birds
reptiles
numerous species of birds
fishing species
gptkbp:isImportantFor flood control
wildlife habitat
gptkbp:isInfluencedBy human activity
river management practices
sediment flow
gptkbp:isKnownFor cultural heritage
its historical significance
its unique ecosystem
its rich soil
its cultural significance
its wetlands
its fisheries
gptkbp:isManagedBy gptkb:U.S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers
gptkbp:isPartOf gptkb:Mississippi_River_System
gptkb:Louisiana
gptkb:Great_Mississippi_River_Basin
gptkb:Mississippi_Alluvial_Plain
gptkb:Mississippi_River_Delta_Region
gptkb:Gulf_Coast_Region
Louisiana_Wetlands
gptkbp:isSubjectTo erosion
sea level rise
environmental regulations
flooding
oil drilling
gptkbp:isThreatenedBy climate change
gptkbp:isUsedFor agriculture
recreation
shipping
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:notableFor biodiversity
gptkbp:provides natural resources
gptkbp:supports fishing industry
tourism