The sites listed in this week's In the News chronicle the history of the Mississippi River's environmental plight and efforts by groups to restore the glory of the Mighty Mississippi. Draining 41% of the continental United States, the Mississippi River is in need of a massive clean-up effort. Joined by the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Carol Browner, Attorney General Janet Reno pledged renewed effort to seek out those responsible for polluting the river. A recent settlement between Shell Oil and the EPA produced $1.5 million in fines and $10 million dollars to go directly towards environmental improvements along the river.