Sill, Mississippi River
Corps starts building barrier to block salt water in Mississippi River. What do the forecasts say?
The sill, or underwater levee, is being built for a third year in a row to head off the potential for New Orleans area drinking water to be threatened.
Brackish water creeping up the Mississippi River may threaten Louisiana's drinking supply
For the third year in a row, Louisiana is constructing an underwater levee in the Mississippi River to slow an influx of salt water from the Gulf of Mexico.
Construction begins on Mississippi River underwater sill as saltwater wedge begins to creep upriver
On Monday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District began construction of an underwater sill across the bottom of the Mississippi River channel to slow the progression of salt water from the Gulf of Mexico. Construction of the saltwater sill began in the river at mile marker 64 near Myrtle Grove, La.
Saltwater intrusion on Mississippi River requires another sill to protect drinking water
Construction has begun on a saltwater sill near Myrtle Grove to help mitigate the effects of saltwater intrusion up the Mississippi River.
Salt in the Mississippi River threatens water supplies yet again. What’s New Orleans’ ‘long-term solution’?
For the third year in a row, seawater creeping up the Mississippi River is threatening the drinking water supply in and around New Orleans.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins construction on new saltwater sill in Mississippi River
As the Mississippi River water level lowers, the possibility of a saltwater intrusion increases, and for the third year in a row, southern Louisiana will be facing one.
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Mississippi River mayors meet in Baton Rouge, outline goals for next president
Mayors meeting in Baton Rouge say drought policy and funding to address drinking water issues needed for Mississippi River ...
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Mississippi River mayors agree to unify ports from the Corn Belt to the coast
On Wednesday, mayors from the Midwestern Corn Belt joined mayors from Louisiana to sign the Mississippi River Ports ...
New Orleans district of USACE starting construction on underwater saltwater barrier
The first part of construction will build the sill to an elevation of -55 feet, and the Corps will monitor the progression of the saltwater wedge to determine if additional height is needed to meet ...
The Mississippi River is running low again. It’s a problem for farmers moving beans and grain
The water level of the Mississippi River is unusually low for the third straight year, forcing barge companies to put limits ...
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New Orleans Police Capture Suspect in Esplanade Avenue Murder as Extradition Proceedings Start
NOPD arrested Courtney Cantrell for the murder of Patricia Fitzgerald, with a hearing pending for extradition proceedings.
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Community leaders along Mississippi River want to keep products, water, money flowing through US
Leaders from towns and cities all along the Mississippi River want the next administration to prioritize protecting the flow ...
Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to protect dolphins along the Mississippi Gulf Coast
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to protect dolphins along Mississippi's coast from harm by a spillway ...
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Man mourns best friend found beaten under Mississippi River wharf: 'She was good'
Patricia Fitzgerald’s furry rainbow backpack and rose-scented deodorant sat under blue fairy lights Saturday, a splash of ...