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Wrecked Barge Spreads Oil on Upper Mississippi River
A barge spill coated about 75 percent of the upper Mississippi River surface with diesel oil after a collision near Alma Wisconsin. Conservationists warned of long term harm to fish wildlife and waterfowl while authorities charged a tow operator with pollution and careless operation.
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Mississippi River
Alma
Wis
Minoppi
Minnesota
Wisconsin
James Everson
Wiscopin
Mississippi
Wing Dam
Chester Parkum
Eveerson
Alma Dam
Everson
Houghland Towing Co
Padeucah, Ky
George Stroube
Godfrey, Dh