An updated forecast for saltwater intrusion in the Mississippi River released Thursday keeps Belle Chasse along with all of St. Bernard, New Orleans and Jefferson Parish out of areas of concern ...
The great Mississippi River has long been a beloved American waterway sparking literary works of art like those of legendary author Mark Twain. This massive river spans well over 2,000 miles and has, ...
Drought has allowed sea water to advance up the Mississippi River, putting drinking water and other resources at risk.
A collaborative study between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and local colleges addresses critical challenges facing the ...
The saltwater intrusion, caused by a severe summer drought that lowered the Mississippi River's water levels, could have serious consequences.
METAIRIE, La. (WGNO) — Happening Monday, Nov. 13, the Louisiana Army Corps of Engineers will be hosting a discussion on the saltwater wedge in the Mississippi River. During the meeting, a ...
The implications for people and the environment in the Mississippi River basin are extreme, but experts stress that it is not ...
A Minnesota Boat Club eight-man scull plies the waters of the Mississippi River on a training row in St. Paul early Aug. 19, 2009. (John Doman / Pioneer Press) Wondering how long the Mississippi ...
A barge maneuvers its way down the normally wide Mississippi River where it has been reduced to a narrow trickle at Tiptonville, Tennessee, on Oct. 20, 2022. (Jeff Roberson/AP) NEW ORLEANS (CN) — New ...
Where the Mississippi River ends, the compounding threats of drought and climate change put pressure on communities that feel forgotten.
