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Water Works - the Mississippi River

An exploration into the complex and enormous structures used in flood control in the US

An exploration into the complex and enormous structures used in flood control in the US. In the southern United States flood-prone regions have long lived with a struggle with the Mississippi river. The programme looks at the attempts to prevent the river from changing its course. Presenter: Julian Siddle.

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