Thanks to a changing climate and a deeper navigation channel in the Mississippi River, the saltwater intrusion that has threatened New Orleans area drinking water supplies this year is expected to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Nov. 13, the Louisiana Army Corps of Engineers is hosting a discussion on the Saltwater Wedge in the Mississippi River.

The saltwater intrusion, caused by a severe summer drought that lowered the Mississippi River's water levels, could have serious consequences.

614. NOW, SOME LOCAL FARMERS CONCERNED ABOUT THE THREAT OF SALTWATER INTRUSION. WDSU REPORTER ELIZABETH KUEBEL VISITED A CITRUS FARM IN PLAQUEMINES PARISH AS THEY MAKE PREPARATIONS. ELIZABETH.

Seawater intrusion is the movement of saline water from the ocean or estuaries into freshwater systems. The seawater that has crept up the Mississippi River in the summer and early fall of 2023 is a ...

Persistent drought conditions bring flood of extra challenges, including more saltwater intrusion, for producers in Louisiana and beyond.

Seawater intrusion is the movement of saline water from the ocean or estuaries into freshwater systems. The seawater that has crept up the Mississippi River in the summer and early fall of 2023 is ...